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# Implementing Wireless Access Point Hardening — API & Tool Reference

> Quick reference for tools, commands, and APIs used in implementing-wireless-access-point-hardening.

## Tools


### `hostapd`

IEEE 802.11 AP and authentication server

**Usage:**
```bash
hostapd <config_file>
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `-d: debug output`
  - `-B: background`
  - `-t: timestamps`

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### `uci`

OpenWrt unified configuration interface

**Usage:**
```bash
uci [show|set|commit] <config>
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `show: display config`
  - `set: modify value`
  - `commit: apply changes`

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### `iw`

Linux wireless configuration tool

**Usage:**
```bash
iw dev <iface> info
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `info: interface information`
  - `set txpower: set transmit power`
  - `set channel: set operating channel`

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### `sysupgrade`

OpenWrt firmware upgrade utility

**Usage:**
```bash
sysupgrade [options] <firmware>
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `-v: verbose`
  - `-b: create backup`
  - `-n: do not keep config`

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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)
