Programmatically get the WLAN config of a machine and use netsh to setup new profile

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How can I programmatically get the wireless LAN configuration of a machine and use netsh to setup new profile?

I am having trouble getting the netsh command to set the ssid of a new card. I installed the drivers and plugged it in. I see in ipconfig it says the "media is disconnected" (fair enough).

I then send the following command

netsh wlan connect name=profile1 ssid=myNetwork interface="Wireless Network Connection 2"

problem is I get an error "There is no profile "profile1" assigned to the specified interface.

What is a profile for a wireless card? What should I set it to?

How can I get my SSID set and connected for the card?

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