macOS Install Airport - Shell-Bash

If you are a macOS user and want to install the Airport utility on your machine, then this guide is for you. The Airport utility is a software tool that enables users to manage and troubleshoot their wireless network from their Mac. It is a great tool for managing multiple networks and optimizing your wireless experience.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation process, there are a few things you need to have in place.

• A Mac with macOS 10.7.5 or later
• Xcode Command Line Tools (can be installed from the App Store)
• Homebrew package manager

Installing the Airport Utility

Once you have all the prerequisites in place, you can start with the installation process. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Open the Terminal app from Launchpad or Spotlight.
2. Update Homebrew by running the following command in the Terminal:

$ brew update

3. Install the Airport utility using Homebrew with the following command:

$ brew install airport

4. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Using the Airport Utility

Once you have installed the Airport utility, you can start using it to manage your wireless network. Here are a few commands that you can use to get started:

• To turn on your Wi-Fi from the command line, run the following command:

$ sudo networksetup -setairportpower en0 on

• To turn off your Wi-Fi, run the following command:

$ sudo networksetup -setairportpower en0 off

• To list all available Wi-Fi networks, run the following command:

$ airport -s

• To connect to a Wi-Fi network, run the following command:

$ networksetup -setairportnetwork en0 <SSID> [<password>]

Conclusion

Installing the Airport utility on your Mac is a great way to manage and optimize your wireless network. With the steps outlined in this guide, you should be able to install and use the utility with ease. Happy wireless networking!