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nl80211 Commands

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the nl80211 commands, detailing their purpose, required attributes, and expected behavior.

Command Categories

nl80211 commands can be broadly categorized by the type of wireless object they interact with:

  • Wiphy Commands: Manage wireless physical devices (wiphys).
  • Interface Commands: Manage virtual network interfaces.
  • Key Management Commands: Handle encryption keys.
  • AP/Beacon Commands: Control Access Point (AP) functionality and beaconing.
  • Station Commands: Manage connected stations.
  • Mesh Commands: Manage mesh networking paths and configurations.
  • Regulatory Commands: Interact with the regulatory domain.
  • Scan Commands: Initiate and retrieve scan results.
  • Authentication/Association Commands: Handle connection establishment and teardown.
  • Power Management Commands: Control device power save modes.
  • TDLS Commands: Manage Tunneled Direct Link Setup (TDLS).
  • Vendor Commands: Driver-specific commands.
  • Other Commands: Miscellaneous functionalities.

Command Details

Wiphy Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_GET_WIPHY
    • Description: Requests information about a wiphy or dumps a list of all present wiphys.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY (optional): Specific wiphy index.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_WIPHY
    • Description: Sets wiphy parameters.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY or NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Identifies the wiphy.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_NAME (optional): New name for the wiphy.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_TXQ_PARAMS (optional): Nested array of TX queue parameters.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ (optional): Frequency for monitor mode channel (deprecated, use NL80211_CMD_SET_CHANNEL).
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ_OFFSET (optional): Frequency offset for monitor mode channel.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width for monitor mode channel.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1 for monitor mode channel.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2 for monitor mode channel.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_RETRY_SHORT (optional): Short retry limit.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_RETRY_LONG (optional): Long retry limit.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FRAG_THRESHOLD (optional): Fragmentation threshold.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_RTS_THRESHOLD (optional): RTS threshold.
  • NL80211_CMD_NEW_WIPHY
    • Description: Notification of a newly created wiphy or response to a GET request.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_NAME: Wiphy name.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_WIPHY
    • Description: Notification of a wiphy deletion.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_NAME: Wiphy name.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_WIPHY_NETNS
    • Description: Sets a wiphy's network namespace. All associated devices must be down.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PID or NL80211_ATTR_NETNS_FD: Target network namespace.

Interface Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_GET_INTERFACE
    • Description: Requests an interface's configuration or dumps all interfaces.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX (optional): Specific interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_INTERFACE
    • Description: Sets the type of a virtual interface.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFTYPE: New interface type.
  • NL80211_CMD_NEW_INTERFACE
    • Description: Notification of a newly created virtual interface, response to NL80211_CMD_GET_INTERFACE, or request to create a new virtual interface.
    • Attributes (for creation request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFTYPE: Interface type.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFNAME: Interface name.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): MAC address for the new interface.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie interface lifetime to the creating socket.
    • Attributes (for notification/response):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFTYPE: Interface type.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_INTERFACE
    • Description: Notification of a virtual interface deletion or request to delete one.
    • Attributes (for deletion request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
  • NL80211_CMD_ADD_LINK
    • Description: Adds a new link to an interface, primarily for Multi-Link Operation (MLO).
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID: The ID for the new link.
  • NL80211_CMD_REMOVE_LINK
    • Description: Removes a link from an interface. Can remove all links if NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID is omitted.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID (optional): Specific link ID to remove.

Key Management Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_GET_KEY
    • Description: Gets sequence counter information for a key.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_IDX (optional): Key ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): MAC address for pairwise key (MLD address for MLO).
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID (optional): Link ID for MLO group key.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_KEY
    • Description: Sets key attributes.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_IDX: Key ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): MAC address for pairwise key.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_DEFAULT (optional): Flag to set as default key.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_DEFAULT_MGMT (optional): Flag to set as default management key.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_DEFAULT_TYPES (optional): Nested attribute for specific default key types.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID (optional): Link ID for MLO default key.
  • NL80211_CMD_NEW_KEY
    • Description: Adds a new key.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_DATA: Key material.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_IDX: Key ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): MAC address for pairwise key (MLD address for MLO).
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_CIPHER: Cipher suite.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_SEQ (optional): Transmit key sequence number.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_DEFAULT (optional): Flag to set as default key.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_DEFAULT_MGMT (optional): Flag to set as default management key.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_DEFAULT_TYPES (optional): Nested attribute for specific default key types.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID (optional): Link ID for MLO group key.
      • NL80211_ATTR_VLAN_ID (optional): VLAN ID for group key.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_KEY
    • Description: Deletes a key.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_IDX (optional): Key ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): MAC address for pairwise key (MLD address for MLO).
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID (optional): Link ID for MLO group key.

AP/Beacon Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_GET_BEACON
    • Description: (Not used)
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_BEACON
    • Description: Changes the beacon on an AP interface.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BEACON_HEAD (optional): Portion of beacon before TIM IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BEACON_TAIL (optional): Portion of beacon after TIM IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE (optional): Information elements.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE_PROBE_RESP (optional): IEs for probe response.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE_ASSOC_RESP (optional): IEs for association response.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FTM_RESPONDER (optional): FTM responder configuration.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CNTDWN_OFFS_BEACON (optional): Offsets to CSA/color counters in beacon.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CNTDWN_OFFS_PRESP (optional): Offsets to CSA/color counters in probe response.
  • NL80211_CMD_START_AP
    • Description: Starts AP operation on an AP interface.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BEACON_INTERVAL: Beacon interval.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DTIM_PERIOD: DTIM period.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SSID: SSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HIDDEN_SSID (optional): Hidden SSID configuration.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CIPHER_SUITES_PAIRWISE (optional): Pairwise cipher suites.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CIPHER_SUITE_GROUP (optional): Group cipher suite.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WPA_VERSIONS (optional): WPA versions.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AKM_SUITES (optional): AKM suites.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PRIVACY (optional): Privacy flag.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AUTH_TYPE (optional): Authentication type.
      • NL80211_ATTR_INACTIVITY_TIMEOUT (optional): Inactivity timeout.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ACL_POLICY (optional): ACL policy.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC_ADDRS (optional): MAC addresses for ACL.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ (optional): Channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ_OFFSET (optional): Channel frequency offset.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE (optional): Information elements.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE_PROBE_RESP (optional): IEs for probe response.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE_ASSOC_RESP (optional): IEs for association response.
      • NL80211_ATTR_P2P_CTWINDOW (optional): P2P GO CT Window.
      • NL80211_ATTR_P2P_OPPPS (optional): P2P GO opportunistic PS.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FTM_RESPONDER (optional): FTM responder configuration.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HE_BSS_COLOR (optional): HE BSS Color settings.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMK (optional): PSK for 4-way handshake offload.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SAE_PASSWORD (optional): SAE password for WPA3-Personal.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MBSSID_CONFIG (optional): Multiple BSSID configuration.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MBSSID_ELEMS (optional): Multiple BSSID elements.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AP_SETTINGS_FLAGS (optional): AP settings flags.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie AP lifetime to the creating socket.
  • NL80211_CMD_NEW_BEACON (Alias for NL80211_CMD_START_AP)
  • NL80211_CMD_STOP_AP
    • Description: Stops AP operation on the given interface.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_BEACON (Alias for NL80211_CMD_STOP_AP)
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_MULTICAST_TO_UNICAST
    • Description: Configures multicast to unicast conversion for an AP.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MULTICAST_TO_UNICAST_ENABLED (optional): Flag to enable/disable.

Station Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_GET_STATION
    • Description: Gets station attributes.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Station MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_STATION
    • Description: Sets station attributes.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_AID (optional): Association ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_FLAGS2 (optional): Nested attribute for flag updates.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_LISTEN_INTERVAL (optional): Listen interval.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_SUPPORTED_RATES (optional): Supported rates.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_VLAN (optional): VLAN interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_WME (optional): WME configuration.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_TX_POWER_SETTING (optional): TX power setting type.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_TX_POWER (optional): TX power level.
      • NL80211_ATTR_VLAN_ID (optional): VLAN ID for station.
      • NL80211_ATTR_OPMODE_NOTIF (optional): Operating mode notification.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SMPS_MODE (optional): SMPS mode.
      • NL80211_ATTR_NSS (optional): NSS value.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AIRTIME_WEIGHT (optional): Airtime weight.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ASSOC_SPP_AMSDU (optional): SPP A-MSDU flag.
  • NL80211_CMD_NEW_STATION
    • Description: Adds a station with given attributes to the interface.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_AID (optional): Association ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_FLAGS2 (optional): Nested attribute for flag updates.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_LISTEN_INTERVAL (optional): Listen interval.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_SUPPORTED_RATES (optional): Supported rates.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_VLAN (optional): VLAN interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HT_CAPABILITY (optional): HT Capability IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_VHT_CAPABILITY (optional): VHT Capability IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HE_CAPABILITY (optional): HE Capability IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_EHT_CAPABILITY (optional): EHT Capability IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_S1G_CAPABILITY (optional): S1G Capability IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_CAPABILITY (optional): Station capabilities.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STA_EXT_CAPABILITY (optional): Station extended capabilities.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PEER_AID (optional): Peer AID for TDLS.
      • NL80211_ATTR_VLAN_ID (optional): VLAN ID for station.
      • NL80211_ATTR_OPMODE_NOTIF (optional): Operating mode notification.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SMPS_MODE (optional): SMPS mode.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HE_6GHZ_CAPABILITY (optional): HE 6GHz Band Capability IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ASSOC_SPP_AMSDU (optional): SPP A-MSDU flag.
      • NL80211_ATTR_EPCS (optional): EPCS flag.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_STATION
    • Description: Removes a station or all stations from an interface.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): Station MAC address (MLD address for MLD station).
      • NL80211_ATTR_MGMT_SUBTYPE (optional): Management frame subtype for disconnection.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REASON_CODE (optional): Reason code for disconnection.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID (optional): Link ID to remove stations using that link.
  • NL80211_CMD_PROBE_CLIENT
    • Description: Probes an associated station by sending a null data frame.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Station MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_STA_OPMODE_CHANGED
    • Description: Event notifying a station's HT/VHT opmode change.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SMPS_MODE (optional): SMPS mode.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_NSS (optional): NSS value.
  • NL80211_CMD_ADD_LINK_STA
    • Description: Adds a link to an MLD station.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: MLD station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID: Link ID to add.
  • NL80211_CMD_MODIFY_LINK_STA
    • Description: Modifies a link of an MLD station.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: MLD station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID: Link ID to modify.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_DISABLED (optional): Flag to disable/enable the link.
  • NL80211_CMD_REMOVE_LINK_STA
    • Description: Removes a link of an MLD station.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: MLD station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID: Link ID to remove.
  • NL80211_CMD_LINKS_REMOVED
    • Description: Notification about removal of STA MLD setup links due to AP MLD reconfiguration.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: MLD station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS: Information about removed links.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_TID_TO_LINK_MAPPING
    • Description: Sets the TID to Link Mapping for a non-AP MLD station.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: MLD station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_TTLM_DLINK (optional): Downlink TID to link mapping.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_TTLM_ULINK (optional): Uplink TID to link mapping.
  • NL80211_CMD_ASSOC_MLO_RECONF
    • Description: Requests to add/remove links to/from an MLO association for a non-AP MLD station.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: MLD station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): Links to add/modify.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_RECONF_REM_LINKS (optional): Bitmask of links to remove.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TD_BITMAP (optional): Transition Disable bitmap.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ASSOC_MLD_EXT_CAPA_OPS (optional): Extended MLD capabilities and operations.
  • NL80211_CMD_EPCS_CFG
    • Description: EPCS configuration for a station.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_EPCS: EPCS flag (for set operation).

Mesh Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_GET_MPATH
    • Description: Gets mesh path attributes.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Destination MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_MPATH
    • Description: Sets mesh path attributes.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Destination MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MPATH_NEXT_HOP: Next hop MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_NEW_MPATH
    • Description: Creates a new mesh path.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Destination MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MPATH_NEXT_HOP: Next hop MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_MPATH
    • Description: Deletes a mesh path.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Destination MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_GET_MESH_CONFIG
    • Description: Gets mesh networking properties.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_MESH_CONFIG
    • Description: Sets mesh networking properties.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MESH_CONFIG: Nested attribute with mesh configuration parameters.
  • NL80211_CMD_JOIN_MESH
    • Description: Joins a mesh network.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MESH_ID: Mesh ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MESH_SETUP (optional): Optional mesh setup parameters.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie mesh lifetime to the creating socket.
  • NL80211_CMD_LEAVE_MESH
    • Description: Leaves the mesh network.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_NEW_PEER_CANDIDATE
    • Description: Notification of a compatible mesh peer.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_GET_MPP
    • Description: Gets mesh proxy path attributes.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Destination MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_PROBE_MESH_LINK
    • Description: Sends data frames to a mesh point for link metric refreshing.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Connected mesh peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Ethernet data frame content.

Regulatory Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_GET_REG
    • Description: Asks the wireless core for its current regulatory domain.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY (optional): Specific wiphy index for private regulatory domain.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_REG
    • Description: Sets the current regulatory domain. Used by CRDA.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_REG_ALPHA2: ISO/IEC 3166-1 alpha2 country code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REG_RULES: Nested array of regulatory rules.
  • NL80211_CMD_REQ_SET_REG
    • Description: Asks the wireless core to set the regulatory domain to a specified country code.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_REG_ALPHA2: ISO/IEC 3166-1 alpha2 country code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_USER_REG_HINT_TYPE (optional): Type of regulatory hint.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie regulatory indoor setting to the creating socket.
  • NL80211_CMD_REG_CHANGE
    • Description: Notification that the regulatory domain has changed.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_REG_INITIATOR: Who initiated the change.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REG_ALPHA2: Alpha2 country code (if type is country).
      • NL80211_ATTR_REG_TYPE: Type of regulatory domain set.
  • NL80211_CMD_REG_BEACON_HINT
    • Description: Notification that an AP beacon has been found, enabling active scan or TX.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FREQ_BEFORE: Channel info before hint.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FREQ_AFTER: Channel info after hint.
  • NL80211_CMD_WIPHY_REG_CHANGE
    • Description: Similar to NL80211_CMD_REG_CHANGE, but for wiphy-specific regdom management.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REG_INITIATOR: Who initiated the change.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REG_ALPHA2: Alpha2 country code (if type is country).
      • NL80211_ATTR_REG_TYPE: Type of regulatory domain set.
  • NL80211_CMD_RELOAD_REGDB
    • Description: Requests that the regdb firmware file is reloaded.
    • Attributes: None.
  • NL80211_CMD_NOTIFY_RADAR
    • Description: Notifies the kernel that a radar signal was detected by a neighboring device.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Frequency of the channel.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
  • NL80211_CMD_RADAR_DETECT
    • Description: Starts a Channel Availability Check (CAC) or notifies userspace about radar.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_RADAR_EVENT: Type of radar event.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Frequency of the channel.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_SAR_SPECS
    • Description: Configures SAR power limitation.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SAR_SPEC: Nested attribute with SAR specifications.

Scan Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_GET_SCAN
    • Description: Gets scan results.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_TRIGGER_SCAN
    • Description: Triggers a new scan.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TX_NO_CCK_RATE (optional): Flag to avoid CCK rates for probe requests.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BSSID (optional): BSSID to scan for.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCAN_SSIDS (optional): SSIDs to scan for.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCAN_FREQUENCIES (optional): Frequencies to scan.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE (optional): Extra IEs for probe requests.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCAN_FLAGS (optional): Scan control flags.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): MAC address for random MAC scan.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC_MASK (optional): MAC mask for random MAC scan.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MEASUREMENT_DURATION (optional): Measurement duration for beacon report.
  • NL80211_CMD_NEW_SCAN_RESULTS
    • Description: Scan notification (reply to NL80211_CMD_GET_SCAN and on "scan" multicast group).
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_GENERATION: Scan generation number.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCAN_START_TIME_TSF (optional): TSF when scan started.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCAN_START_TIME_TSF_BSSID (optional): BSSID for NL80211_ATTR_SCAN_START_TIME_TSF.
  • NL80211_CMD_SCAN_ABORTED
    • Description: Scan was aborted.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_START_SCHED_SCAN
    • Description: Starts a scheduled scan.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCHED_SCAN_PLANS (optional): List of scan plans.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCHED_SCAN_INTERVAL (optional): Interval if no plans (mutually exclusive with NL80211_ATTR_SCHED_SCAN_PLANS).
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCAN_SSIDS (optional): SSIDs for probe requests.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCAN_FREQUENCIES (optional): Frequencies to scan.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE (optional): Extra IEs.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCHED_SCAN_DELAY (optional): Delay before first cycle.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCHED_SCAN_MULTI (optional): Flag for multiple concurrent scheduled scans.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCHED_SCAN_MATCH (optional): Match sets for filtering.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCHED_SCAN_RELATIVE_RSSI (optional): Relative RSSI threshold.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SCHED_SCAN_RSSI_ADJUST (optional): RSSI adjustment.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): MAC address for random MAC scan.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC_MASK (optional): MAC mask for random MAC scan.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie scan request lifetime to the creating socket.
  • NL80211_CMD_STOP_SCHED_SCAN
    • Description: Stops a scheduled scan.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_SCHED_SCAN_RESULTS
    • Description: Indicates scheduled scan results are available.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_SCHED_SCAN_STOPPED
    • Description: Indicates a scheduled scan has stopped.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_ABORT_SCAN
    • Description: Stops an ongoing scan.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_GET_SURVEY
    • Description: Gets survey results (e.g., channel occupation).
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SURVEY_RADIO_STATS (optional): Request overall radio statistics.
  • NL80211_CMD_NEW_SURVEY_RESULTS
    • Description: Survey data notification.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SURVEY_INFO: Nested attribute with survey data.

Authentication/Association Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_AUTHENTICATE
    • Description: Authentication request and notification.
    • Attributes (for request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer STA address (BSSID in station mode).
      • NL80211_ATTR_SSID (optional): SSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ_OFFSET (optional): Channel frequency offset.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AUTH_TYPE: Authentication type.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE (optional): IEs to add to frame.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AUTH_DATA (optional): Authentication frame body (for SAE/FILS).
      • NL80211_ATTR_LOCAL_STATE_CHANGE (optional): Flag for local state change.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLD_ADDR (optional): AP MLD address for MLO.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): MLO links for authentication.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_SUPPORT (optional): Flag indicating MLO support.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie association lifetime to the creating socket.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer STA address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME (optional): Management frame.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TIMED_OUT (optional): Flag if timed out.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STATUS_CODE (optional): Status code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): MLO links for authentication.
  • NL80211_CMD_ASSOCIATE
    • Description: Association request and notification.
    • Attributes (for request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer STA address (BSSID).
      • NL80211_ATTR_SSID (optional): SSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ_OFFSET (optional): Channel frequency offset.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE (optional): IEs to add to frame.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PREV_BSSID (optional): Previous BSSID for reassociation.
      • NL80211_ATTR_USE_MFP (optional): Management frame protection.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT (optional): User space controls 802.1X port.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT_ETHERTYPE (optional): Ethtype for control port.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT_NO_ENCRYPT (optional): Flag for unencrypted control port.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT_OVER_NL80211 (optional): Flag for control port over nl80211.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WPA_VERSIONS (optional): WPA versions.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AKM_SUITES (optional): AKM suites.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PRIVACY (optional): Privacy flag.
      • NL80211_ATTR_USE_RRM (optional): Flag for RRM support.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DISABLE_HT (optional): Flag to disable HT.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HT_CAPABILITY_MASK (optional): HT capability mask.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DISABLE_VHT (optional): Flag to disable VHT.
      • NL80211_ATTR_VHT_CAPABILITY_MASK (optional): VHT capability mask.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DISABLE_HE (optional): Flag to disable HE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DISABLE_EHT (optional): Flag to disable EHT.
      • NL80211_ATTR_S1G_CAPABILITY_MASK (optional): S1G capability mask.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLD_ADDR (optional): AP MLD address for MLO.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): MLO links for association.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_SUPPORT (optional): Flag indicating MLO support.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TD_BITMAP (optional): Transition Disable bitmap.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PUNCT_BITMAP (optional): Preamble puncturing bitmap.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ASSOC_SPP_AMSDU (optional): SPP A-MSDU flag.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ASSOC_MLD_EXT_CAPA_OPS (optional): Extended MLD capabilities and operations.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie association lifetime to the creating socket.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer STA address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME (optional): Management frame.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TIMED_OUT (optional): Flag if timed out.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STATUS_CODE (optional): Status code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REQ_IE (optional): Request IEs.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RESP_IE (optional): Response IEs.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): MLO links for association.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEAUTHENTICATE
    • Description: Deauthentication request and notification.
    • Attributes (for request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer STA address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REASON_CODE: Reason code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE (optional): IEs to add to frame.
      • NL80211_ATTR_LOCAL_STATE_CHANGE (optional): Flag for local state change.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RECONNECT_REQUESTED (optional): Flag for immediate reconnect.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer STA address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME (optional): Management frame.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TIMED_OUT (optional): Flag if timed out.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STATUS_CODE (optional): Status code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REASON_CODE (optional): Reason code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RECONNECT_REQUESTED (optional): Flag for immediate reconnect.
  • NL80211_CMD_DISASSOCIATE
    • Description: Disassociation request and notification.
    • Attributes (for request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer STA address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REASON_CODE: Reason code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE (optional): IEs to add to frame.
      • NL80211_ATTR_LOCAL_STATE_CHANGE (optional): Flag for local state change.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RECONNECT_REQUESTED (optional): Flag for immediate reconnect.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer STA address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME (optional): Management frame.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TIMED_OUT (optional): Flag if timed out.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STATUS_CODE (optional): Status code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REASON_CODE (optional): Reason code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RECONNECT_REQUESTED (optional): Flag for immediate reconnect.
  • NL80211_CMD_MICHAEL_MIC_FAILURE
    • Description: Notification of a locally detected Michael MIC failure.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Source MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_TYPE: Key type.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_IDX: Key ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_KEY_SEQ: TSC value.
  • NL80211_CMD_JOIN_IBSS
    • Description: Joins a new IBSS.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SSID: SSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Initial frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): BSSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FREQ_FIXED (optional): Flag for fixed frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BEACON_INTERVAL (optional): Beacon interval.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HANDLE_DFS (optional): Flag to handle DFS in userspace.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie IBSS lifetime to the creating socket.
  • NL80211_CMD_LEAVE_IBSS
    • Description: Leaves the IBSS.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_CONNECT
    • Description: Connection request and notification (combines auth/assoc).
    • Attributes (for request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SSID: SSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE (optional): Association IEs.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AUTH_TYPE (optional): Authentication type.
      • NL80211_ATTR_USE_MFP (optional): Management frame protection.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): BSSID restriction.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ (optional): Frequency restriction.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ_OFFSET (optional): Frequency offset.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT (optional): User space controls 802.1X port.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT_ETHERTYPE (optional): Ethtype for control port.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT_NO_ENCRYPT (optional): Flag for unencrypted control port.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT_OVER_NL80211 (optional): Flag for control port over nl80211.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC_HINT (optional): BSSID recommendation.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ_HINT (optional): Frequency recommendation.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PREV_BSSID (optional): Previous BSSID for reassociation.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BG_SCAN_PERIOD (optional): Background scan period.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WPA_VERSIONS (optional): WPA versions.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AKM_SUITES (optional): AKM suites.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PRIVACY (optional): Privacy flag.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_ERP_USERNAME (optional): FILS ERP username.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_ERP_REALM (optional): FILS ERP realm.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_ERP_NEXT_SEQ_NUM (optional): FILS ERP next sequence number.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_ERP_RRK (optional): FILS ERP RRK.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMK (optional): PSK for 4-way handshake offload.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WANT_1X_4WAY_HS (optional): Flag for 802.1X 4-way HS offload.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SAE_PASSWORD (optional): SAE password.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BSS_SELECT (optional): BSS selection parameters.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLD_ADDR (optional): AP MLD address for MLO.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): MLO links for connection.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_SUPPORT (optional): Flag indicating MLO support.
      • NL80211_ATTR_EXTERNAL_AUTH_SUPPORT (optional): Flag for external authentication support.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie connection lifetime to the creating socket.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: BSSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RESP_IE (optional): Response IEs.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STATUS_CODE: Status code (0 for success).
      • NL80211_ATTR_TIMED_OUT (optional): Flag if timed out.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TIMEOUT_REASON (optional): Timeout reason.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_KEK (optional): FILS KEK.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_ERP_NEXT_SEQ_NUM (optional): FILS ERP next sequence number.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMKID (optional): PMKID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMK (optional): PMK.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): MLO links for connection.
  • NL80211_CMD_ROAM
    • Description: Notification that the card/driver roamed.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: New BSSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): MLO links for roam.
  • NL80211_CMD_DISCONNECT
    • Description: Drops a given connection or notifies userspace of disconnection.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DISCONNECTED_BY_AP (optional): Flag if disconnected by AP.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REASON_CODE (optional): Reason code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RECONNECT_REQUESTED (optional): Flag for immediate reconnect.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): MLO links for disconnection.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_PMKSA
    • Description: Adds a PMKSA cache entry.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: BSSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMKID: PMKID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMK (optional): PMK.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SSID (optional): SSID for FILS.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_CACHE_ID (optional): FILS cache ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMK_LIFETIME (optional): PMK lifetime.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMK_REAUTH_THRESHOLD (optional): PMK reauthentication threshold.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_PMKSA
    • Description: Deletes a PMKSA cache entry.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: BSSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMKID: PMKID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SSID (optional): SSID for FILS/SAE/OWE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_CACHE_ID (optional): FILS cache ID.
  • NL80211_CMD_FLUSH_PMKSA
    • Description: Flushes all PMKSA cache entries.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_PMKSA_CANDIDATE
    • Description: Event to inform userspace of PMKSA caching candidates.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMKSA_CANDIDATE: Nested attribute with candidate info.
  • NL80211_CMD_UPDATE_CONNECT_PARAMS
    • Description: Updates one or more connect parameters for subsequent roaming.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE: Information elements.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_ERP_USERNAME (optional): FILS ERP username.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_ERP_REALM (optional): FILS ERP realm.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_ERP_NEXT_SEQ_NUM (optional): FILS ERP next sequence number.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_ERP_RRK (optional): FILS ERP RRK.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_PMK
    • Description: Sets the PMK or PMK-R0 for offloaded 4-Way handshake.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Authenticator MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMK: PMK or PMK-R0.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PMKR0_NAME (optional): PMK-R0 Name.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_PMK
    • Description: Deletes a previously configured PMK.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Authenticator MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_PORT_AUTHORIZED
    • Description: Event indicating the port is authorized for data traffic.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_CONTROL_PORT_FRAME
    • Description: Control Port (e.g., EAPOL) frame TX request and RX notification.
    • Attributes (for TX request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: EAPOL data.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID (optional): Link ID for MLD.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: Cookie for TX status.
    • Attributes (for RX notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: EAPOL data.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT_ETHERTYPE: Protocol type.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONTROL_PORT_NO_ENCRYPT: Flag if unencrypted.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
  • NL80211_CMD_EXTERNAL_AUTH
    • Description: Interface for host drivers to offload authentication to userspace.
    • Attributes (for event request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_AUTH_TYPE: Authentication type.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLD_ADDR (optional): AP MLD address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINKS (optional): MLO links.
    • Attributes (for command response):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_EXTERNAL_AUTH_ACTION: Action to perform.
      • NL80211_ATTR_STATUS_CODE: Authentication status.
  • NL80211_CMD_UPDATE_OWE_INFO
    • Description: Allows host driver to offload OWE processing to userspace.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DH_PUBKEY (optional): DH public key.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DH_PRIVKEY (optional): DH private key.
      • NL80211_ATTR_OWE_DH_PARAM (optional): OWE DH parameters.
      • NL80211_ATTR_OWE_DH_PUBKEY_LEN (optional): OWE DH public key length.
      • NL80211_ATTR_OWE_DH_PRIVKEY_LEN (optional): OWE DH private key length.
      • NL80211_ATTR_OWE_DH_GROUP (optional): OWE DH group.
  • NL80211_CMD_UNPROT_BEACON
    • Description: Notification of an unprotected or incorrectly protected Beacon frame.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: BSSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Beacon frame.
  • NL80211_CMD_CONTROL_PORT_FRAME_TX_STATUS
    • Description: Reports TX status of a control port frame.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: TX command cookie.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Frame contents.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ACK: Flag if acknowledged.

Power Management Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_SET_POWER_SAVE
    • Description: Sets powersave mode.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PS_STATE: Powersave state.
  • NL80211_CMD_GET_POWER_SAVE
    • Description: Gets powersave status.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_GET_WOWLAN
    • Description: Gets Wake-on-Wireless-LAN (WoWLAN) settings.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_WOWLAN
    • Description: Sets WoWLAN settings or reports wakeup reason.
    • Attributes (for set):
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WOWLAN_TRIGGERS: WoWLAN triggers to enable.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY: Wiphy index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WOWLAN_TRIGGERS: Wakeup reason.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_REKEY_OFFLOAD
    • Description: Provides information for GTK rekey offload or notifies userspace of new replay counter.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REKEY_DATA: Nested attribute with rekey data.

TDLS Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_TDLS_OPER
    • Description: Performs a high-level TDLS command or requests userspace action.
    • Attributes (for request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TDLS_OPERATION: Requested operation.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REASON_CODE (optional): Reason code (with TDLS_TEARDOWN).
    • Attributes (for event):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TDLS_OPERATION: Requested operation.
      • NL80211_ATTR_REASON_CODE (optional): Reason code.
  • NL80211_CMD_TDLS_MGMT
    • Description: Sends a TDLS management frame.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TDLS_ACTION: TDLS action code.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TDLS_DIALOG_TOKEN (optional): Dialog token.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME (optional): Frame contents.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ (optional): Channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ_OFFSET (optional): Channel frequency offset.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TDLS_PEER_CAPABILITY (optional): TDLS peer capabilities.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TDLS_INITIATOR (optional): Flag if initiator.
  • NL80211_CMD_TDLS_CHANNEL_SWITCH
    • Description: Starts channel-switching with a TDLS peer.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Target channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
      • NL80211_ATTR_OPER_CLASS: Target operating class.
  • NL80211_CMD_TDLS_CANCEL_CHANNEL_SWITCH
    • Description: Stops channel-switching with a TDLS peer.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.

Vendor Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_VENDOR
    • Description: Vendor-specified command/event.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_VENDOR_ID: Vendor ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_VENDOR_SUBCMD: Vendor sub-command.
      • NL80211_ATTR_VENDOR_DATA (optional): Data for the command.

Other Commands

  • NL80211_CMD_TESTMODE
    • Description: Testmode command.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY or NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Device identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TESTDATA: Test data blob.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_BSS
    • Description: Set BSS attributes.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BSS_CTS_PROT (optional): CTS protection.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BSS_SHORT_PREAMBLE (optional): Short preamble.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BSS_SHORT_SLOT_TIME (optional): Short slot time.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BSS_BASIC_RATES (optional): Basic rates.
      • NL80211_ATTR_P2P_CTWINDOW (optional): P2P GO CT Window.
      • NL80211_ATTR_P2P_OPPPS (optional): P2P GO opportunistic PS.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HE_BSS_COLOR (optional): HE BSS Color settings.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_MGMT_EXTRA_IE (Reserved, not used)
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_TX_BITRATE_MASK
    • Description: Sets the mask of rates for TX rate selection.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TX_RATES: Nested set of TX rate attributes.
  • NL80211_CMD_REGISTER_FRAME
    • Description: Registers for receiving certain management frames.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME_TYPE (optional): Frame type/subtype.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME_MATCH: Match attribute.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RECEIVE_MULTICAST (optional): Flag to receive multicast frames.
  • NL80211_CMD_REGISTER_ACTION (Alias for NL80211_CMD_REGISTER_FRAME)
  • NL80211_CMD_FRAME
    • Description: Management frame TX request and RX notification.
    • Attributes (for TX request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Frame contents.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ (optional): Channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ_OFFSET (optional): Channel frequency offset.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DURATION (optional): Duration to wait for response.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: Cookie for TX status.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TX_NO_CCK_RATE (optional): Flag to avoid CCK rates.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CSA_C_OFFSETS_TX (optional): Offsets to CSA counters.
      • NL80211_ATTR_DONT_WAIT_FOR_ACK (optional): Flag to not wait for ACK.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MLO_LINK_ID (optional): Link ID for MLD.
    • Attributes (for RX notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Frame contents.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RX_HW_TIMESTAMP (optional): Frame RX timestamp.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TX_HW_TIMESTAMP (optional): ACK TX timestamp.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RX_SIGNAL_DBM (optional): Signal strength.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RXMGMT_FLAGS (optional): Flags for received management frame.
  • NL80211_CMD_FRAME_WAIT_CANCEL
    • Description: Cancels a pending remain-on-channel duration or notifies of wait time expiration.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY or NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Radio/interface identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: Request cookie.
  • NL80211_CMD_ACTION (Alias for NL80211_CMD_FRAME)
  • NL80211_CMD_FRAME_TX_STATUS
    • Description: Reports TX status of a management frame.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: TX command cookie.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Frame contents.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ACK: Flag if acknowledged.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TX_HW_TIMESTAMP (optional): TX timestamp.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RX_HW_TIMESTAMP (optional): ACK RX timestamp.
  • NL80211_CMD_ACTION_TX_STATUS (Alias for NL80211_CMD_FRAME_TX_STATUS)
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_CQM
    • Description: Connection quality monitor configuration.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CQM: Nested attribute with CQM parameters.
  • NL80211_CMD_NOTIFY_CQM
    • Description: Connection quality monitor notification.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CQM: Nested attribute with CQM event details.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_CHANNEL
    • Description: Sets the channel for the given interface.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ_OFFSET (optional): Channel frequency offset.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_WDS_PEER (No longer supported)
  • NL80211_CMD_UNPROT_DEAUTHENTICATE
    • Description: Unprotected deauthentication frame notification.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Source MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Deauthentication frame.
  • NL80211_CMD_UNPROT_DISASSOCIATE
    • Description: Unprotected disassociation frame notification.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Source MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Disassociation frame.
  • NL80211_CMD_UNEXPECTED_FRAME
    • Description: Used by AP controller to ask for unexpected frames or kernel notification of such.
    • Attributes (for event):
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: TA (Transmitting Address).
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Frame content.
  • NL80211_CMD_UNEXPECTED_4ADDR_FRAME
    • Description: Event indicating an associated station sent a 4-address frame.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Station MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FRAME: Frame content.
  • NL80211_CMD_REGISTER_BEACONS
    • Description: Registers socket to receive beacons from other BSSes when in AP mode.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_NOACK_MAP
    • Description: Sets a bitmap for TIDs for No Acknowledgement Policy.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_NOACK_MAP: No ACK map (u16).
  • NL80211_CMD_CH_SWITCH_NOTIFY
    • Description: Notification that an AP or GO has switched channels.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: New channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
  • NL80211_CMD_CH_SWITCH_STARTED_NOTIFY
    • Description: Notification that a channel switch has started.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Target channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CH_SWITCH_COUNT: Number of TBTTs until switch.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CH_SWITCH_BLOCK_TX (optional): Flag if TX will be blocked.
  • NL80211_CMD_START_P2P_DEVICE
    • Description: Starts a P2P Device.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WDEV: P2P Device identifier.
  • NL80211_CMD_STOP_P2P_DEVICE
    • Description: Stops a P2P Device.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WDEV: P2P Device identifier.
  • NL80211_CMD_CONN_FAILED
    • Description: Notification that a connection request to an AP failed.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CONN_FAILED_REASON: Reason for failure.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_MCAST_RATE
    • Description: Changes the multicast rate for IBSS or MESH vif.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MCAST_RATE: Multicast TX rate.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_MAC_ACL
    • Description: Sets ACL for MAC address based access control.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC_ADDRS: List of MAC addresses.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ACL_POLICY: ACL policy.
  • NL80211_CMD_GET_PROTOCOL_FEATURES
    • Description: Gets global nl80211 protocol features.
    • Attributes: None.
  • NL80211_CMD_UPDATE_FT_IES
    • Description: Passes the most up-to-date Fast Transition Information Element to the driver.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE_RIC (optional): RIC IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MDID (optional): Mobility Domain Identifier.
  • NL80211_CMD_FT_EVENT
    • Description: Sends a Fast Transition event from the driver to the supplicant.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Target AP's MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_IE_RIC (optional): RIC IE.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MDID (optional): Mobility Domain Identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_RESP_IE (optional): RSN IE.
  • NL80211_CMD_CRIT_PROTOCOL_START
    • Description: Indicates userspace will start a critical protocol.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CRIT_PROT_ID: Critical protocol identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAX_CRIT_PROT_DURATION: Maximum duration for increased reliability.
  • NL80211_CMD_CRIT_PROTOCOL_STOP
    • Description: Indicates the connection reliability can return to normal.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CRIT_PROT_ID: Critical protocol identifier.
  • NL80211_CMD_GET_COALESCE
    • Description: Gets currently supported coalesce rules.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_COALESCE
    • Description: Configures coalesce rules or clears existing rules.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COALESCE_RULE: Nested attribute with coalesce rule information.
  • NL80211_CMD_CHANNEL_SWITCH
    • Description: Performs a channel switch by announcing it in the beacon.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: New channel frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH (optional): Channel width.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CH_SWITCH_COUNT: Number of TBTTs until switch.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CH_SWITCH_BLOCK_TX (optional): Flag to block TX.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CSA_IES (optional): Nested IEs for CSA.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CNTDWN_OFFS_BEACON (optional): Offsets to CSA counters in beacon.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CNTDWN_OFFS_PRESP (optional): Offsets to CSA counters in probe response.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_QOS_MAP
    • Description: Sets Interworking QoS mapping for IP DSCP values.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_QOS_MAP (optional): QoS mapping information.
  • NL80211_CMD_ADD_TX_TS
    • Description: Asks the kernel to add a traffic stream.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TSID: TSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_USER_PRIO: User priority.
      • NL80211_ATTR_ADMITTED_TIME (optional): Admitted time.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_TX_TS
    • Description: Removes an existing traffic stream.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TSID: TSID.
  • NL80211_CMD_JOIN_OCB
    • Description: Joins an OCB network.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_WIPHY_FREQ: Center frequency.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CHANNEL_WIDTH: Bandwidth.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ1 (optional): Center frequency 1.
      • NL80211_ATTR_CENTER_FREQ2 (optional): Center frequency 2.
  • NL80211_CMD_LEAVE_OCB
    • Description: Leaves the OCB network.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_START_NAN
    • Description: Starts NAN operation.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WDEV: WDEV identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_NAN_MASTER_PREF: Master preference.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BANDS (optional): Operating bands.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie NAN interface lifetime to the creating socket.
  • NL80211_CMD_STOP_NAN
    • Description: Stops NAN operation.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WDEV: WDEV identifier.
  • NL80211_CMD_ADD_NAN_FUNCTION
    • Description: Adds a NAN function.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WDEV: WDEV identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_NAN_FUNC: Nested attribute with NAN function details.
      • NL80211_ATTR_SOCKET_OWNER (optional): Flag to tie NAN function lifetime to the creating socket.
  • NL80211_CMD_DEL_NAN_FUNCTION
    • Description: Deletes a NAN function or notifies of its termination.
    • Attributes (for request):
      • NL80211_ATTR_WDEV: WDEV identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: Function cookie.
    • Attributes (for notification):
      • NL80211_ATTR_WDEV: WDEV identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_NAN_FUNC_INSTANCE_ID: Function instance ID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: Function cookie.
      • NL80211_ATTR_NAN_FUNC_TERM_REASON: Termination reason.
  • NL80211_CMD_CHANGE_NAN_CONFIG
    • Description: Changes current NAN configuration.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WDEV: WDEV identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_NAN_MASTER_PREF (optional): Master preference.
      • NL80211_ATTR_BANDS (optional): Operating bands.
  • NL80211_CMD_NAN_MATCH
    • Description: Notification when a NAN match is reported.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_WDEV: WDEV identifier.
      • NL80211_ATTR_NAN_MATCH: Nested attribute with match details.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: Function cookie.
  • NL80211_CMD_GET_FTM_RESPONDER_STATS
    • Description: Retrieves FTM responder statistics.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_PEER_MEASUREMENT_START
    • Description: Starts a peer measurement.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PEER_MEASUREMENTS: Nested attribute with measurement parameters.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): MAC address for randomization.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC_MASK (optional): MAC mask for randomization.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TIMEOUT (optional): Timeout for the measurement.
  • NL80211_CMD_PEER_MEASUREMENT_RESULT
    • Description: Notification of peer measurement results.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: Measurement cookie.
      • NL80211_ATTR_PEER_MEASUREMENTS: Nested attribute with results.
  • NL80211_CMD_PEER_MEASUREMENT_COMPLETE
    • Description: Notification that a peer measurement completed.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COOKIE: Measurement cookie.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_TID_CONFIG
    • Description: Configures data frame TID specific settings.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): Peer MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TID_CONFIG: Nested attribute with TID config parameters.
  • NL80211_CMD_OBSS_COLOR_COLLISION
    • Description: Notification of a BSS color collision.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_OBSS_COLOR_BITMAP: Bitmap of colliding BSS colors.
  • NL80211_CMD_COLOR_CHANGE_REQUEST
    • Description: Indicates userspace wants to change the BSS color.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HE_BSS_COLOR: Nested attribute with new BSS color.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COLOR_CHANGE_COUNT (optional): Number of TBTTs until change.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COLOR_CHANGE_ELEMS (optional): Nested IEs for color change.
  • NL80211_CMD_COLOR_CHANGE_STARTED
    • Description: Notifies userland that a color change has started.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COLOR_CHANGE_COUNT: Number of TBTTs until change.
      • NL80211_ATTR_COLOR_CHANGE_COLOR: New color.
  • NL80211_CMD_COLOR_CHANGE_ABORTED
    • Description: Notifies userland that the color change has been aborted.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_COLOR_CHANGE_COMPLETED
    • Description: Notifies userland that the color change has completed.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_FILS_AAD
    • Description: Sets FILS AAD data to the driver.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: STA MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_KEK: KEK.
      • NL80211_ATTR_FILS_NONCES: FILS Nonces.
  • NL80211_CMD_ASSOC_COMEBACK
    • Description: Notification about an association temporal rejection with comeback.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC: BSSID.
      • NL80211_ATTR_TIMEOUT: Timeout value.
  • NL80211_CMD_SET_HW_TIMESTAMP
    • Description: Enables/disables HW timestamping for TM/FTM frames.
    • Attributes:
      • NL80211_ATTR_IFINDEX: Interface index.
      • NL80211_ATTR_MAC (optional): Specific MAC address.
      • NL80211_ATTR_HW_TIMESTAMP_ENABLED (optional): Flag to enable/disable.
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