> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://c5tako.zipher.space/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SCAN

> Find APs and STAs, then select a target before using other features.

Find Wi-Fi routers and devices, then select the target required by menus labeled `Selected AP` or `Selected STA`.

## Before you begin

* Place C5TAKO™ near the network you need to inspect.
* Use only your own networks and devices, or ones you are authorized to use.
* Stop any other Wi-Fi feature before starting a scan.

## 📡 AP — Router or Access Point

```text theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"dracula"}}
WIFI → SCAN → AP → Scan
```

**1. Start scanning**

Open `WIFI → SCAN → AP → Scan` and wait for the network list.

**2. Open discovered networks**

Open `WIFI → SCAN → AP → Select`, then use up/down to browse network names.

**3. Select an AP**

Press the center button on the intended network. Once selected, this AP is used by commands labeled `Selected AP`.

**4. Check its details**

Open `WIFI → SCAN → AP → Info` to view the selected AP.

**Confirm success:** `AP → Info` shows the selected network's information.

![AP scan in progress](https://mintcdn.com/zipherscx/rDQSUIJ--0_uf6Fx/images/device/wifi-scan-running.jpeg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=rDQSUIJ--0_uf6Fx\&q=85\&s=95cce26bb6bf96223b21a3a4153a1944)

![AP scan results](https://mintcdn.com/zipherscx/rDQSUIJ--0_uf6Fx/images/device/wifi-scan-results.jpeg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=rDQSUIJ--0_uf6Fx\&q=85\&s=0ef9afdbaad7a88b43e1f9ecd72e6ce1)

**Open the list, select an AP, and view Info**

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## 📱 STA — Phone or client

```text theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"dracula"}}
WIFI → SCAN → STA → Scan
```

1. Open `WIFI → SCAN → STA → Scan`.
2. Wait for scanning to finish and for devices to appear.
3. Open `WIFI → SCAN → STA → Select`.
4. Use up/down, then press the center button on the intended device.
5. Open `WIFI → SCAN → STA → Info` to inspect the selected device.

**Confirm success:** `STA → Info` shows the selected device's information.

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## 🔄 Scan AP+STA

```text theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"dracula"}}
WIFI → SCAN → Scan AP+STA
```

Use this menu to find both routers and devices in one pass before beginning a test.

## ✅ Check whether selection succeeded

Open `AP → Info` or `STA → Info`. If the screen shows the intended entry's information, it was selected successfully.

> [!TIP]
>
> If no entry appears, move closer to the device, let the current scan finish, and try again.

Next: [⚠️ Test a network](https://c5tako.zipher.space/en/features/wifi-attack.md) or [📡 Inspect signals](https://c5tako.zipher.space/en/features/wifi-sniffer.md).


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