Shell command: nmcli

Connect to a new WiFi Hotspot

Show SSIDs

nmcli d wifi list

Connect to the WiFi hotspot/SSID. The following command prompts the user to enter the password in a dialog:

nmcli d wifi connect <ssid>

The password can also be stated non-interactively (note the keyword password):

nmcli d wifi connect <ssid> password <password>

nmcli device status

device and d are synonymous.

nmcli is contained in the package network-manager.