| name | lswifi |
| description | Auth/lab ref: CLI-centric Windows Wi-Fi scanning tool exposing richer nearby-network data than built-in commands, including RSSI, security details, information elements, 6 GHz Reduced Neighbor Reports, JSON/CSV export. |
| license | BSD-3-Clause |
| compatibility | Windows 10+; Python 3.9+. |
| metadata | {"author":"AeonDave","version":"1.0"} |
lswifi
Windows-native CLI Wi‑Fi scanner for richer AP visibility, filtering, export, and event watching.
Why Use It
Use lswifi when you need:
- Wi‑Fi analysis from Windows without Kali/WSL monitor workflows
- richer output than
netsh wlan show networks
- RSSI, AKM/cipher, RNR and IE decoding
- JSON/CSV/pcapng export for scripting and review
Quick Start
python -m pip install lswifi
# basic scan
lswifi
# stronger-signal networks only
lswifi -t -60
# only matching SSIDs
lswifi -include Office
# JSON export-friendly output
lswifi --json
High-Value Modes
# Information elements for a specific BSSID
lswifi -ies 00:11:22:33:44:55
# Watch roaming / scan / connection events
lswifi --watchevents
# 6 GHz / RNR oriented view
lswifi -rnr
# export scan results
lswifi -export
Important Limitation
lswifi is not traditional over-the-air monitor-mode packet capture. It uses Windows Native Wi‑Fi APIs, so treat it as a Windows-native survey/inspection tool, not as a full packet injection platform.
Relationship to Other Wireless Skills
| Skill | Best use |
|---|
lswifi | Windows-centric scan, export, filtering, event watching |
kismet | Passive multi-sensor / multi-protocol RF visibility |
aircrack-ng | Linux monitor-mode audit and capture workflows |
Resources
| File | When to load |
|---|
references/filtering-export-workflows.md | For practical filters, exports, watch mode, and Windows-specific caveats |
