iw dev wlan0 scan

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iw dev wlan0 scan

Scan for nearby access points

This triggers a full wireless scan on wlan0 and prints every detected access point with its SSID, signal strength, channel, and supported security modes. The scan needs root and can take a few seconds. Look for the SSID you expect and a strong signal before blaming the router for a weak connection.
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