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This PR updates the user guide to clarify that Docker Desktop on Windows does not support --network host, which is required for --source wifi. It advises users to build from source instead when using Windows WiFi sensing, resolving issue #676.

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Documentation update clarifying that Docker on Windows cannot be used for WiFi sensing because Docker Desktop does not support --network host for accessing native Windows WiFi adapters; users must build from source.

Changes:

  • Replaces the Docker run example with an explanatory note about the Windows limitation.
  • Directs Windows users to build from source for WiFi sensing.

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Comment thread docs/user-guide.md
Comment on lines +316 to +319
# Docker
# Note: Docker Desktop on Windows does NOT support `--network host` to access native Windows WiFi adapters.
# Therefore, `--source wifi` will fail inside a Docker container on Windows.
# You MUST build from source to use Windows WiFi sensing.
Comment thread docs/user-guide.md
Comment on lines +317 to +319
# Note: Docker Desktop on Windows does NOT support `--network host` to access native Windows WiFi adapters.
# Therefore, `--source wifi` will fail inside a Docker container on Windows.
# You MUST build from source to use Windows WiFi sensing.
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