How to see a list of all the wireless networks within range on Windows

The netsh wlan show networks mode=bssid command in Windows is used to display detailed information about the wireless networks that your computer can detect. Here's how you can use it:

1. Open Command Prompt: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box, type cmd, and press Enter.
2. Run the Command: In the Command Prompt window, type netsh wlan show networks mode=bssid and press Enter.

This command will show you a list of all the wireless networks within range, along with detailed information such as:

• SSID: The name of the network.
• BSSID: The MAC address of the access point.
• Signal Strength: The strength of the signal.
• Channel: The channel on which the network is operating.
• Radio Type: The type of radio (e.g., 802.11n, 802.11ac).
• Authentication: The authentication method used by the network.
• Encryption: The encryption method used by the network.