WiFiStatus measure
Measure=WiFiStatus
can be used to display various attributes of visible wireless networks in your area.
Note: WiFiStatus was previously a plugin measure.
In many existing skins you might see the syntax:
[MeasureParent] |
WiFiStatus still works with those forms, and changing existing skins to the new Measure=WiFiStatus
syntax is entirely optional. However, new skins created going forward should use the correct syntax for accuracy and clarity. WiFiStatus is a measure, and not a plugin.
[MeasureParent] |
Options
- General measure options
- All general measure options are valid.
WiFiInfoType
-
This defines what is measured. This option is required. Valid values are:
SSID
: The broadcast name for your current connection. While actively trying to connect, you may see a 'connecting...' or 'authorizing...' next to the name.Quality
: Percentage value of the maximum dBm signal strength for your current connection.TXRate
: Theoretical maximum transmit speed in SI (1000) kilobits per second for your current connection.RXRate
: Theoretical maximum receive speed in SI (1000) kilobits per second for your current connection.
Note: WiFi Band and Speed Information.Encryption
: The cipher algorithm being used for your current connection. Possible values are:NONE
,WEP40
,TKIP
,AES
,WEP104
,WPA_GROUP
,WEP
,BIP
, andGCMP
. An unknown algorithm will return???
.AUTH
: The authentication algorithm being used for your current connection. Possible values are:Open
,Shared
,WPA-NONE
,WPA-Enterprise
,WPA-Personal
,WPA2-Enterprise
,WPA2-Personal
,WPA3-Enterprise
, andWPA3-Personal
. An unknown algorithm will return???
.PHY
: The supported band for your connection (not your adapter). Possible values are802.11a
,802.11ac
,802.11ad
,802.11ax
,802.11b
,802.11be
,802.11g
,802.11n
,DSSS
,FHSSS
, andIR-Band
. An unknown band will return???
.List
: Returns a list of all visible networks. The list is automatically separated by line-breaks, so each network appears on a separate line. It can also display thePHY
,Encryption
,AUTH
, andQuality
values next to the the networkSSID
, based on the value set inWiFiListStyle
.
WiFiIntfID
Default:0
-
Only use this if you have more than 1 wireless interface adapter (which may include any bluetooth or infrared receivers). If you do not get any response from the measure with this value at
0
, then try other values starting from1
, then2
and so on. WiFiListStyle
Default:0
-
This allows you to control what information appears along with the SSID names of all visible networks when
WiFiInfoType=List
. Valid values are:0
: SSID1
: SSID @PHY2
: SSID (Encryption:AUTH)3
: SSID @PHY (Encryption:AUTH)4
: SSID [Quality]5
: SSID @PHY [Quality]6
: SSID (Encryption:AUTH) [Quality]7
: SSID @PHY (Encryption:AUTH) [Quality]
WiFiListLimit
Default:5
-
Allows you to control the number of networks that are will be displayed when used with
WiFiInfoType=List
.Note: The list will start with the interface with the strongest signal quality.
Example
[MeasureSSID] |
A Note for Windows 11 Starting with 24H2
Windows 11 has a new setting that must be toggled ON for WiFiStatus to be able to return any values.
It is Let desktop apps access your location in Settings / Privacy & security / Location
This setting will cause a Location icon to appear in the Notification Area of the taskbar.