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How to connect to hidden wifi network using nmcli


I have to write a linux desktop software which connects to a hidden wifi network. If the network is not hidden, my code can connect by calling nmcli, but if it is hidden, it can not add the connection. However, I can create a new network using the GUI of the Network Manager, so I think it is not impossible. Do you have any ideas?


Solution

  • Okay, I have the solution. We know the ssid and the password.

    nmcli c add type wifi con-name <connect name> ifname wlan0 ssid <ssid>
    nmcli con modify <connect name> wifi-sec.key-mgmt wpa-psk
    nmcli con modify <connect name> wifi-sec.psk <password>
    nmcli con up <connect name>
    

    If we dont need the connection anymore:

    nmcli c delete <connect name>