Poor man’s nmcli

Adding Network

sudo nvim /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf Here is a template config:

ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev
update_config=1

network={
        ssid= "insert_your_hidden_SSID_here"
        scan_ssid=1
        psk="insert_your_wifi_password_here"
        key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
}

The above config applies for hidden networks too.

Restarting Network

Stupid as fuck. You need to reboot system. There is no service.