Aka./networksetup
Because networksetup is CLI-based, it is perfect for shell scripts or Automator quick actions.
# Syntax: -setmanual "Service Name" IP Subnet Router sudo networksetup -setmanual "Wi-Fi" 192.168.1.50 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1
# Turn On sudo networksetup -setairportpower Wi-Fi on aka./networksetup
aka./networksetup : The Definitive Guide to macOS Network Configuration via Terminal
echo "Connecting to CoffeeShop_WiFi..." sudo networksetup -setairportnetwork "Wi-Fi" "CoffeeShop_WiFi" "GuestPassword" Because networksetup is CLI-based, it is perfect for
Before changing settings, you need to know what you are working with.
| Action | Value | |--------|-------| | | aka.ms/networksetup | | Type | Microsoft shortcut redirector | | Final content | Windows Network & Internet setup documentation | | Languages supported | Multiple (redirect respects your browser language) | | Requires admin rights | No, but some procedures inside may | | Works offline | No (needs internet to redirect and load page) | Because networksetup is CLI-based
sudo networksetup -setairportpower Wi-Fi off sleep 5 sudo networksetup -setairportpower Wi-Fi on
After redirection, the page typically covers:
networksetup -listallnetworkservices
# Turn Off sudo networksetup -setairportpower Wi-Fi off
