tldr/pages/linux/nmcli-device.md

nmcli device

Manage network interfaces and establish new Wi-Fi connections using NetworkManager. More information: https://networkmanager.pages.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/nmcli.html#device.

• Print the statuses of all network interfaces:

nmcli {{[d|device]}}

• Print the available Wi-Fi access points:

nmcli {{[d|device]}} {{[w|wifi]}}

• Connect to a Wi-Fi network with the specified SSID (you will be prompted for a password):

nmcli {{[d|device]}} {{[w|wifi]}} {{[c|connect]}} {{ssid}} {{[-a|--ask]}}

• Create a Wi-Fi hotspot:

nmcli {{[d|device]}} {{[w|wifi]}} {{[ho|hotspot]}} ifname {{wlan0}} ssid "{{hotspot_ssid}}" password "{{password}}"

• Print the password and QR code for the current Wi-Fi network:

nmcli {{[d|device]}} {{[w|wifi]}} {{[s|show-password]}}

• Print detailed information about a device:

nmcli {{[d|device]}} {{[sh|show]}} {{wlan0}}