How to identify an iOS hotspot from the command line?

Asked Dec 05 '14 at 15:47

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Is it possible from the command line to identify whether the current Wi-Fi connection, or a detected SSID, is an iOS personal/instant hotspot?

I know OS X can detect this, as it shows a specific "hotspot" icon in the topbar when scanning the list of SSIDs or when being connected to an iPhone (see screenshot)

I tried using /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport -I and ifconfig but I'm not able to find information that helps me identify an iOS hotspot. enter image description here

asked Dec 05 '14 at 15:47

DavidD

Did you find an answer? – joelparkerhenderson Jul 03 '15 at 18:23
This does NOT have an answer there. OP here specifically asked for a command line method. – WGroleau Mar 01 '20 at 20:00

How to identify an iOS hotspot from the command line?

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