Уровень сигнала Wi-Fi влияет на качество вашего интернет подключения. В Windows вы можете определить текущее значение уровня сигнала Wi-Fi подключения несколькими способами. Я попробовал разобраться, как с помощью PowerShell определить текущий уровень сигнала Wi-Fi; вывести уведомление, если качество сигнала упало; и вывести список всех доступных беспроводных сетей с их техническими параметрами.
Обычный пользователь Windows 10 может оценить уровень сигнала Wi-Fi для текущего подключения по иконке беспроводной сети в таскбаре. Щелкните по иконке и перед вами появится список доступных Wi-Fi сетей.
У каждой Wi-Fi сети есть иконка с полосками. Чем больше полосок, тем лучше уровень сигнала точки доступа. Три полоски говорят о том, что уровень качества сигнала находится в диапазоне от 75 до 100%. Если у подключения две полоски, значит качество приема сигнала Wi-Fi между 50 и 75%, и т.д.
Вы можете получить более точное значение качества сигнала из командой строки. Все параметры текущего беспроводного подключения можно вывести с помощью команды:
netsh wlan show interfaces
На скриншоте выделен уровень сигнала подключения к Wi-Fi точке доступа (Signal: 72%).
С помощью PowerShell можно получить только значение уровня сигнала в процентах:
(netsh wlan show interfaces) -Match '^\s+Signal' -Replace '^\s+Signal\s+:\s+',''
С помощью простого PowerShell скрипта можно вывести всплывающее уведомление пользователю, если уровень Wi-Fi сигнала стал менее 30%.
$cur_strength=(netsh wlan show interfaces) -Match '^\s+Signal' -Replace '^\s+Signal\s+:\s+','' | Out-String
If ($cur_strength.replace('%','') –le 30)
{
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Windows.Forms
$global:balmsg = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.NotifyIcon
$path = (Get-Process -id $pid).Path
$balmsg.Icon = [System.Drawing.Icon]::ExtractAssociatedIcon($path)
$balmsg.BalloonTipIcon = [System.Windows.Forms.ToolTipIcon]::Warning
$balmsg.BalloonTipText = “Уровень Wi-Fi сигнала менее $cur_strength Вернитесь к точке доступа!”
$balmsg.BalloonTipTitle = "Внимание $Env:USERNAME"
$balmsg.Visible = $true
$balmsg.ShowBalloonTip(10000)
}
Такой PowerShell цикл можно запустить в бесконечном цикле и проверять состояние сигнала раз в 10 секунд, или сделать из него службу Windows, чтобы она уведомляла вас об плохом Wi-Fi подключении.
Также с помощью netsh вы можете вывести список всех доступных беспроводных сетей в зоне действия вашего беспроводного адаптера (а не только список сохраненных wi-fi сетей). Для этого используется команда:
netsh wlan show network mode=bssid
Следующий PowerShell скрипт сканирует все доступные Wi-Fi сети (в том числе точки доступа на Windows), выводит их имена, уровень сигнала, каналы (полезно для поиска свободных каналов), и стандарты (802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11g и т.д.), на которых они работают.
$logs=@()
$date=Get-Date
$cmd=netsh wlan show networks mode=bssid
$n=$cmd.Count
For($i=0;$i -lt $n;$i++)
{
If($cmd[$i] -Match '^SSID[^:]+:.(.*)$')
{
$ssid=$Matches[1]
$i++
$bool=$cmd[$i] -Match 'Type[^:]+:.(.+)$'
$Type=$Matches[1]
$i++
$bool=$cmd[$i] -Match 'Authentication[^:]+:.(.+)$'
$authent=$Matches[1]
$i++
$bool=$cmd[$i] -Match 'Cipher[^:]+:.(.+)$'
$chiffrement=$Matches[1]
$i++
While($cmd[$i] -Match 'BSSID[^:]+:.(.+)$')
{
$bssid=$Matches[1]
$i++
$bool=$cmd[$i] -Match 'Signal[^:]+:.(.+)$'
$signal=$Matches[1]
$i++
$bool=$cmd[$i] -Match 'Type[^:]+:.(.+)$'
$radio=$Matches[1]
$i++
$bool=$cmd[$i] -Match 'Channel[^:]+:.(.+)$'
$Channel=$Matches[1]
$i=$i+2
$logs+=[PSCustomObject]@{date=$date;ssid=$ssid;Authentication=$authent;Cipher=$chiffrement;bssid=$bssid;signal=$signal;radio=$radio;Channel=$Channel}
}
}
}
$cmd=$null
$logs|Out-GridView -Title 'Scan Wifi Script'
Перед вами должна появится вот такая таблица Out-GridView с информацией о параметрах всех доступных беспроводных сетях.
На это скриншоте видно, что в моем окружении популярен 13 канал, поэтому мне не стоит запускать свою точку доступа на этом канале.
Подключая интернет в доме или квартире, необходимо помнить, что уровень сигнала Wi-Fi является важным фактором беспроводного соединения. Именно он определяет, насколько качественно и быстро происходит передача данных между роутером и подключенными к нему устройствами.
В результате измерения можно узнать:
- количество децибел, доходящих до принимающего устройства и принять решение о смене расположения роутера
- переключения на нем передающего канала
- необходимости усиления сигнала
- необходимости проверки интернет-соединения.
1.Проверка уровня сигнала Wi-Fi в Windows
2.Проверка уровня сигнала Wi-Fi на Android
3.Проверка уровня сигнала Wi-Fi на IOS
Проверка уровня сигнала Wi-Fi в Windows
Чтобы узнать уровень сигнала (в процентах) средствами Windows запустите командную строку, и выполните ряд действий. Для этого зайдите в меню «Пуск» → «Выполнить» и запустите команду «cmd».
Откроется командная строка.
Введите в нее следующее: netsh wlan show interface и нажмите Enter.
После этого вы увидите такие характеристики, как SSID, тип сети, тип радио, скорость приема и передачи данных и т.д. Найдите строку «Сигнал», именно она показывает мощность сигнала в процентах.
Чтобы посмотреть полную информацию о беспроводных устройствах и сетях напишите следующую команду: netsh wlan show all и нажмите Enter.
Также можно воспользоваться специальными утилитами. В частности, такими как:
- inSSIDer 4;
- Free WiFi Scanner.
Проверка уровня сигнала Wi-Fi на Android
На сегодняшний день наиболее распространенным и популярным приложением для мобильных устройств, работающих на базе операционной системы Android, считается WiFi Analizer. Скачать и установить эту программу можно в магазине приложений Google Play. После установки можно будет запустить приложение и выполнить анализ доступных беспроводных сетей.
Главным преимуществом программы WiFi Analizer является детальная визуализация характеристик каждой точки доступа. В ней отображается уровень сигнала и каналы, на которых работают роутеры, а также их загруженность. Это приложение отлично помогает в выборе оптимального расположения роутера в помещении. С помощью этой утилиты можно оценить то, насколько стабильно работает канал даже с низким сигналом, и подобрать наиболее устойчивый.
Проверка уровня сигнала Wi-Fi на IOS
Для того чтобы узнать мощность сигнала беспроводной сети на этой операционной системе также можно воспользоваться приложением WiFi Analizer. Его можно скачать и установить из App Store. Но мы рассмотрим еще одну аналогичную утилиту: AirPort Utilitiy. Эта программа позволяет управлять WiFi — сетью с iPad или iPhone. С ее помощью можно выполнять базовые настройки роутера и беспроводной сети.
К функциональным особенностям этого приложения можно отнести следующее:
- показывается вся информация о подключенных устройствах;
- графическое отображение сети Wi-Fi;
- просмотр и редактирование сетевых настроек;
- предоставление полной информации о сети.
- возможность выполнять перезагрузку, восстановление и обновление роутера;
Также доступно большое количество других вспомогательных функций.
(Image credit: Mauro Huculak)
On Windows 11, you can check the Wi-Fi signal strength in multiple ways, and in this guide, I will show you how to complete this task.
When you connect your laptop or desktop computer to the network and the internet using a wireless adapter, the quality of the signal will impact the connection’s performance. The main reason is that this technology uses radio waves to send and receive data, which are susceptible to interference and limited in range.
As a result, the ability to know the signal strength for a Wi-Fi connection can help you troubleshoot connectivity problems and quickly discard an issue with the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
If you must check the signal strength, Windows 11 offers at least five ways to complete this task: using the Taskbar’s Quick Settings, the Settings app, the legacy Control Panel, and commands with PowerShell and Command Prompt.
In this how-to guide, I will explain the different ways to monitor the wireless signal quality on Windows 11.
How to check wireless strength from Taskbar
To determine the signal quality of your Wi-Fi connection from the Taskbar, use these steps:
- Click the network icon in the Taskbar.
- Click the «Manage Wi-Fi connections» button.
- Confirm the number of bars in the wireless icon for the active connection to determine the strength.
In the icon, one solid bar indicates a weak signal, two bars mean the signal is acceptable, and three and four bars represent the best signal you can get.
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How to check wireless strength from Settings
To check the Wi-Fi signal strength from the Settings app, use these steps:
- Open Settings.
- Click on Network & internet.
- Click the Wi-Fi page on the right side.
- Check the number of bars in the wireless icon for the active connection to determine how strong the signal is.
After you complete the steps, the wireless icon will give you an indication of the signal quality on Windows 11.
How to check wireless strength from Control Panel
To determine the signal quality of a wireless connection, use these steps:
- Open Control Panel.
- Click on Network and Internet.
- Click on Network and Sharing Center.
- The icon for «connections» will indicate the signal quality under the «View your active networks» section.
- (Optional) Click the connection name to check the signal strength and other information.
Once you complete the steps, the legacy Control Panel will reveal the connection signal quality of your computer.
How to check wireless strength from PowerShell
To find out the Wi-Fi signal strength through PowerShell, use these steps:
- Open Start.
- Search for PowerShell and click the top result to open the app.
- Type the following command to check the signal strength and press Enter: (netsh wlan show interfaces) -Match ‘^\s+Signal’ -Replace ‘^\s+Signal\s+:\s+’,’‘
- Confirm the signal quality output. (The percentage goes from 0 to 100, where 100 percent indicates excellent signal quality.)
After you complete the steps, the connection is reliable if you see a signal quality between 80 and 100 percent. If the signal is above 70 percent, it’s still good for light web browsing. Anything below 60 percent of the signal is weak.
How to check wireless strength from Command Prompt
To confirm the Wi-Fi signal strength from the Command Prompt, use these steps:
- Open Start.
- Search for Command Prompt and click the top result to open the app.
- Type the following command to view the Wi-Fi signal strength and press Enter: netsh wlan show interfaces
- Confirm the signal quality in the «Signal» details. (If the output number equals or exceeds 80, the signal’s strength is good.)
Once you complete the steps, Command Prompt will reveal the quality of the signal quality.
Consider these tips to improve signal strength
If your device has a weak wireless signal, move the computer closer to the access point or place the access point in the line of sight, such as in the middle of the room, where you can see it.
As you make physical changes to the computer or access point’s location, run the Command Prompt or PowerShell commands to get more accurate results.
You can also use the dynamic wireless icon. Each bar (including the dot) represents a quarter of the signal quality. The dot is 25 percent, the second bar is 50 percent, the third is 75 percent, and the fourth is 100 percent.
You should also consider the physical environment. For example, fluorescent lights and microwaves can cause wireless signal interference, walls, and other solid objects can weaken the quality of the signal, and the position of the antennas can also play a role.
In addition, if you’re in a location with many wireless signals using the channel, this can also cause problems with the connection speeds. Usually, modern access points can detect and adapt to the environment, but sometimes, you may just have to change the configuration, such as changing the wireless channel to one that is less crowded.
More resources
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
- Windows 11 on Windows Central — All you need to know
- Windows 10 on Windows Central — All you need to know
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
In the 21st century, almost everything is connected to the internet via Wi-Fi – A wireless network technology that grows each day to a new extent. But for an average everyday user, having Wi-Fi means they can work on the go while being mobile, resulting in productivity.
However, there are certain areas in your home or office that may have weak Wi-Fi signals. This can be due to objects blocking the signals, interference by other wireless devices, or simply because the access point/wireless router is just too far away to cover all of the areas.
Before we proceed to troubleshoot the issue or begin upgrading your Wi-Fi hardware, we suggest that you determine the signal strength you are currently getting on a Windows 10 machine.
This article discusses several ways you can check the signal strength on a Windows 10 PC. We suggest that you try these methods on a portable PC, such as a laptop, so you can check the different parts of your location for signal strength.
Table of Contents
What is Wi-Fi signal strength
Wi-Fi signal strength refers to the wireless signals your device is catching/receiving off of the wireless router. Originally, this strength can be measured and its unit is Decibels Milliwatts (dBm).
A wireless signal, such as Wi-Fi signals, is measured in negative numbers, which is the dBm. Decibels are given in negative numbers because a 0 Decibel means that the human ears can just begin to hear that noise. However, anything less than 0 indicates that there are waves physically present, but cannot be heard by the human ears.
Having said that, Windows 10 cannot measure the signal strength in dBm, but rather it gives the quality. Quality is a number between 0 and 100, which can also be called percentage. How to obtain Wi-Fi signal strength in terms of quality is discussed further ahead.
What is a good Wi-Fi signal
Wi-Fi signals are directly compared to their reliability. Having a reliable internet connection automatically means that the Wi-Fi signal strength on the device is good. A Wi-Fi signal strength ranges between -30dBm and -90dBm. The higher the number, the greater the signal strength. Which means -30dBm means maximum signal strength, and -90dBm means no Wi-Fi signals at all.
Here is a table of Wi-Fi signal strength and its quality expectations:
| SIGNAL STRENGTH (dBm) | Remarks |
|---|---|
| -30 | Maximum possible signal strength. |
| -50 | Excellent signal strength. |
| -60 | Good signal strength. |
| -67 | Reliable signal strength. |
| -70 | Relatively weak signal strength. |
| -80 | Unreliable. Most services will not work. |
| -90 | Possibility of disconnection. |
Let us now continue to see how you can obtain the quality of the Wi-Fi signal on your Windows 10 device. Once done, you can then convert that value to dBm by a process discussed later in the article.
How to check Wi-Fi signal strength on Windows 10
Good Wi-Fi signal strength will ensure that you experience a smooth internet connection rather than facing lag and significant loading times on websites. Here’s how you can determine the signal strength of your Windows 10 PC.
Check Wi-Fi strength from Taskbar
The quickest way to check the Wi-Fi signal strength is through the Wi-Fi icon in the Taskbar. The icon for the Wi-Fi network flyout in the Taskbar is dynamic and adjusts itself according to the Wi-Fi signal strength.
As in the image above, the greater the number of curvy lines, the greater the signal strength. Each line represents 25 percent Wi-Fi signal strength. This means that, in the image above, the device is getting maximum Wi-Fi signals somewhere between 75 and 100 percent. If these were just 2 lines, it would mean that the signal strength is somewhat between 25 and 50 percent.
Check Wi-Fi strength from the Settings app
Like the last 2 methods, you can also get a ballpark value of Wi-Fi signal strength using the Settings app in Windows 10. Open the network status page in the Settings app (Run -> ms-settings:network-status) and there you shall see the Wi-Fi strength indicator, which is very much similar to the one in the Taskbar.
The bars in the image indicate the strength of the Wi-Fi signal. Each bar indicates 25 percent of the signal strength, meaning that in the image above, the Wi-Fi signal strength lies somewhere between 75 and 100 percent.
We understand that the 3 methods we have discussed up till now offer only ambiguous Wi-Fi signal strength details by giving only a range. The information is not very accurate. Therefore, we suggest that you have a look at the following 2 methods to obtain the exact quality of signal strength, as discussed earlier in the article.
Check Wi-Fi strength from the Control Panel
You can also check the Wi-Fi signal strength from the Control Panel. Navigate to the following location:
Control Panel -> network & Internet -> Network and Sharing Center
On this page, you will find a small Wi-Fi icon in the form of bars, as highlighted in the image below:
Despite a tiny representation of the Wi-Fi signals, this bar graph represents the signal strength your device is currently getting. Since it has 5 bars, each one represents 20 percent strength. Meaning, if you see 4 bars, it means that your current Wi-Fi signal strength is somewhere between 60 and 80 percent.
Check Wi-Fi strength using Command Prompt
You can also obtain an accurate Wi-Fi signal strength (quality) using the command line. A simple command in the Command Prompt will let you know exactly what percentage of signals your device is catching.
Launch the Command Prompt with administrative rights and then paste the following command to obtain the precise percentage of Wi-Fi signal strength:
netsh wlan show interfaces | find "Signal"
This cmdlet allows you to filter the “Signal” string and display only the Wi-Fi signal strength down to its precise percentage.
Check Wi-Fi strength using PowerShell
You can also obtain similar information using Windows PowerShell, which is a more advanced command-line version for the Windows environment.
Enter the following command to obtain Wi-Fi signal strength percentage within PowerShell:
(netsh wlan show interfaces) -Match '^\s+Signal' -Replace '^\s+Signal\s+:\s+',''
Now that you know the quality of the Wi-Fi signal strength, let us convert it to Decibels so that you can determine whether your device has a reliable internet connection or not.
Convert Wi-Fi signal strength from percentage to Decibels
Now that you know the quality of the signal strength your device is receiving, you can convert it to decibels and then determine whether it is an excellent, good, or weak signal strength using the table given above in the article.
Use the formula given below to convert your signal strength in percentage (quality) into decibels (dBm):
-dBm = (Quality/2) -100
For example, if the percentage of the signal strength you determined from the command-line is 80%, then you will use the formula as in the example below:
(80/2) -100 = -60 dBm
You can also invert the formula to convert Decibels into quality percentage if you are using a third-party application to determine Wi-Fi signal strength in Decibels.
Check Wi-Fi signal strength using third-party applications
You can also use third-party applications that are dedicated for the purpose of determining the Wi-Fi signal strength of the Wi-Fi your device is connected to, as well as those around you. Moreover, these apps give out other information as well, such as which Wi-Fi channels are being used, minimum and maximum Wi-Fi signal strength, frequency band, etc.
NetSpot
NetSpot is our number one pick of third-party applications for Wi-Fi signal strength information as it displays the values in Decibels as well as the quality percentage. Not only that, it also displays other useful information, such as a miniature graph to show signal stability of all Wi-Fi signals around the device.
The app also shows other useful information as you can see in the image above.
Acrylic Wi-Fi Home
The Acrylic Wi-Fi Home application is just as good as our top pick. However, it does not display the Wi-Fi signal strength in terms of quality, but only in Decibels. Other than that, it displays almost the same information as NetSpot.
A graphical representation can also be seen at the bottom of the app of all Wi-Fi signals around the device for you to better understand which devices are sending out more reliable signals (that do not have a break in them).
Wi-Fi Analyzer
Microsoft Wi-Fi Analyzer is available for download from the Microsoft Store. Although the application also gives out the live signal strength of each Wi-Fi around the device, it does not give out much else. You can also see the channel for each Wi-Fi under the Analyze tab.
Since the Wi-Fi Analyzer application does not give out the same useful information as the other apps, it is our number 3 pick.
Improve Wi-Fi signal strength
If you are experiencing poor Wi-Fi signal strength around your device, here are a few things you can do to make it better.
Relocate router
The location of the router is very important. Make sure that it is not stuffed into a cupboard and is placed centrally in your environment to cover maximum space around it. Moreover, no other electronic or magnetic objects are surrounding the router as they add to the attenuation, which is the loss of signals.
Update router firmware
You can try and update the router’s firmware. Updates are essential to be installed as they ensure that the latest technology and drivers are supported and the device performs to its level best.
Minimize interfering objects
The best signal strength can be experienced when the router and the device are in each other’s line of sight, meaning no objects in the middle are interfering with the signals. The more objects, the greater the attenuation and signal loss. Therefore, make sure that a minimum number of objects are present to improve Wi-Fi signal strength.
Switch Wi-Fi channel
It may be possible that the channel within the Wi-Fi band is experiencing interference from other devices using the same channel. You should try and switch the channel of your device and check if the signal strength has improved.
To learn more about Wi-Fi channels, refer to our guide post.
Add range extender
A range extender is a device that re-strengthens the Wi-Fi signals from the original router and broadcasts the signals. If nothing else seems to work for you, you can use a range extender to amplify the signals of the router to obtain better Wi-Fi signal strength.
Final verdict
A reliable internet connection isn’t always the one with the greatest bandwidth. Other factors, such as signal strength and attenuation also contribute to the performance of the internet on each individual device.
Wireless technology is making a turn each day and advancing at an alarming scale. The examples of 5 and 6G technology are sufficient to make a statement. Therefore, we suggest that you use the latest-available wireless technology that is also economical and makes sense to use in your scenario, as opposed to using years-old technology and trying to improve its signal strength.
Are you keen on knowing the Wi-Fi signal strength on your Windows 10 PC? Well, the signal strength of a wireless network being received on a PC depends on various factors. Although the distance between the computer and the WiFi router is considered the primary factor, other variables are also responsible for the signal’s strength.
Low WiFi signal reception on a Windows 10 laptop could hamper your work a lot. It can become frustrating when the signal strength is low, even when your PC is placed near the Wireless network router.
So, what are the other factors that could cause the wireless network signal strength to be weak? Well, Wireless network devices make use of radio waves for communicating data. And as we know, radio wave interference could be caused due to various factors. This includes interference from other electronic devices, walls, partitions, solid objects, or even the Wireless network router’s orientation.
Whatever the reason be behind weak Wi-Fi signal reception from the router, it is crucial to find a place where your Windows 10 PC is getting ample Wireless network signal from the router.
So, what could you do about it? If you have a laptop, the best thing that you can do is move around with it around the router to various spots and check for the best Wi-Fi signal strength that it can receive. But the question is, how to check the wireless network signal strength on Windows 10 desktop?
We will take a look at several methods through which you can determine the signal strength of a WiFI network on your PC.
Table of Contents
#1 – Check Wi-Fi Signal Strength or WiFi Signal Quality From Taskbar
One of the best ways to check Wi-Fi signal strength is through the Windows 10 Taskbar. The Taskbar is located at the bottom of the screen. Go to the extreme right of the Taskbar and click on the WiFi icon. This will open the list of wireless networks that your PC’s wireless adapter can detect. Here, you can vi the strength of the wireless network you are connected to along with the power of the other wireless networks around you.
As you can see in the above screenshot, the signal strength bars of various wireless networks vary, and it is quite visible through the signal bars present along with the wireless networks’ names.
The signal bars give you an approx overview of the WiFi signal strength on Windows 10 PC. But what if you need an exact figure of signal strength? We find out in the following method.
#2 – Check WiFi Signal Strength or WiFi Signal Quality in Command Prompt
To view an exact figure of the wireless network signal strength, we recommend using the Command Prompt interface. Go through the steps provided below and find out how to:
Step 1: Launch the Command Prompt window on your Windows 10 PC. For this, press the Win + R keys. As the Run box opens, type cmd and click on the Ok button.
Step 2: As the Command Prompt interface opens, type the command provided below in it, then press the Enter key:
netsh wlan show interfaces
After running the above command, you will view a bunch of information regarding the wireless connection your PC is connected to. At the bottom of this information, there’s a section named Signal. You will view the exact WiFi Signal Strength in percentage on Windows 10 PC in front of this field.
Any percentage that is above 80% can be considered as good signal strength.
#3 – Determine Wi-Fi Signal Strength in Settings App
Here’s another way to check Wi-Fi Signal Strength or Signal Quality on your PC. It is a bit different from conventional methods but does the job. To view the signal strength, we will be using the Windows 10 Settings app. Here are the steps for you to follow:
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your PC. To do so, you can press the following shortcut keys: Win + I
Step 2: In the Settings app, click on the option that says Network & Internet.
Step 3: When the Network & Internet settings window opens, click on the Status option present on the panel on the left. After the click, go to the right panel. Here, check the wireless connection icon. The number of solid bars in the signal icon represents the strength of the Wireless network signal. The lower the number of solid bars in the icon, the weaker is the network signal strength on Windows 10.
#4 – Use Control Panel to Check WiFi Signal Strength or Signal Quality
You can also access the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel of Windows 10 to check Wi-Fi signal strength. Go through the steps provided below to find out how:
Step 1: Press Start + R shortcut keys to launch the Run box. In the Run box interface, enter the control panel and press the Enter key to open Control Panel app.
Step 2: The Control Panel interface will open. Here, click on the option that reads Network and Internet.
Step 3: On the next window that loads, click on the Network and Sharing Center option.
Step 4: On the Network and Sharing Center window, you will get a bunch of options. Here, look for the WiFi icon present along with the WiFi network name (refer to the screenshot below). You can determine the wireless network signal strength through the wireless icon.
Step 5: If you want a clear view of the network signal strength, you can make a double-click on the wireless network’s name on the previous Control Panel screen. The following new window will open where you can view the signal strength.
#5 – Check WiFi Signal Strength on Windows 10 in PowerShell
Windows PowerShell is another tool in Windows 10 that will help you check wireless signal strength in Windows 10. Just like Command Prompt, all you need to do is enter a command, and you will be able to view the signal strength of the Wireless network you are connected to on your Windows 10 PC. Here are the steps to access signal strength in PowerShell:
Step 1: Launch the PowerShell interface on your PC. For this, press the Start button. Here, enter Powershell. From the search result, select the option that says Windows PowerShell.
Step 2: When the PowerShell interface opens, type the following command, then hit the Enter key:
(netsh WLAN show interfaces) -Match ‘^\s+Signal’ -Replace ‘^\s+Signal\s+:\s+’,”
As you can see, after executing the above command, the PowerShell window shows the strength of the Wireless network signal you are connected to in percentage.
Alternatively, you can also use just the netsh WLAN show interfaces command in PowerShell, just like you did in Command Prompt, to view signal strength or signal quality along with various other information related to the wireless network you are connected to.