Windows
Linux
Networking
Wi-Fi
Windows netsh wlan add profile equivalent in Linux
Imports a NetworkManager connection profile.
Windows
→
netsh wlan add profile
Linux equivalents
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
Overview
What this command does
Imports a NetworkManager connection profile.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Import connection profile
Imports a NetworkManager connection profile.
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
Import connection profile
nmcli --help
Show command help when supported
man nmcli
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: netsh wlan add profile
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnectionReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection | Import connection profile |
nmcli --help | Show command help when supported |
man nmcli | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | nmcli connection import type wifi file profile.nmconnection |
Same command on this distribution. |
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