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# Detecting Wireless Jamming Attacks — API & Tool Reference

> Quick reference for tools, commands, and APIs used in detecting-wireless-jamming-attacks.

## Tools


### `rtl_power`

Wideband spectrum scanner using RTL-SDR

**Usage:**
```bash
rtl_power -f <range> -g <gain> -i <interval>
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `-f: frequency range start:stop:step`
  - `-g: gain in dB`
  - `-i: integration interval`
  - `-e: exit timer`

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### `iw`

Linux wireless statistics tool

**Usage:**
```bash
iw dev <iface> survey dump
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `survey dump: channel utilization and noise`
  - `station dump: per-client statistics`

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### `inspectrum`

RF signal visualization tool

**Usage:**
```bash
inspectrum <file>
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `Supports .raw, .cf32, .cs8 formats`

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### `gqrx`

SDR receiver and spectrum analyzer

**Usage:**
```bash
gqrx
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `GUI spectrum analyzer for real-time monitoring`

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## Integration Notes

- All tools should be run with least-privilege access appropriate to the task
- Log all tool invocations for audit trail
- Validate tool output before acting on results
- Cross-reference findings with multiple tools where possible

## See Also

- Parent skill: [Wireless Security](../../../SKILL.md)
- Technique SKILL.md: [../SKILL.md](../SKILL.md)
