cap_iab_get_vector - Linux

Overview

cap_iab_get_vector retrieves the current Intersection Address Bitmap (IAB) vector. The IAB vector is used to determine whether frames received from a particular transmitter should be merged with frames received from an alternate transmitter for the purposes of hopping scheme diversity.

Syntax

cap_iab_get_vector [-i <iface>]

Options/Flags

• -i

  Specify the wireless interface to operate on. By default, the primary interface is used.

Examples

Getting the IAB Vector

cap_iab_get_vector

Getting the IAB Vector for a Specific Interface

cap_iab_get_vector -i wlp2s0

Common Issues

If the specified interface is not a wireless interface, cap_iab_get_vector will return an error.

Integration

cap_iab_get_vector can be combined with other commands to automate tasks, such as:

iwconfig wlan0 | grep "IAB Vector:"

Related Commands

• iwconfig
• iwevc