Wifi SSID Detection

I have a single ssid that I would like to connect users to, which I can do easily with the NetworkExtension api.

The only additional feature I want to add is being able to detect the availability of the ssid before connecting to it.

I have checked the forums and looked through things like the Hotspot Helper Docs.

From what I can tell, this just isn't possible. So, two questions I have:

  1. Is this definitely impossible?
  2. Any recommended alternatives for simulating this type of behavior?

Thanks!

Answered by DTS Engineer in 820649022
Is this definitely impossible? Any recommended alternatives for simulating this type of behavior? [/quote]

Yes. iOS has no general-purpose Wi-Fi scanning API, something we specifically call out in TN3111 iOS Wi-Fi API overview.

Is this definitely impossible? Any recommended alternatives for simulating this type of behavior? [/quote]

It depends on the context.

Most folks asking this question are working with a Wi-Fi accessory. In that case, I recommend you have a read of Working with a Wi-Fi Accessory, accessible from my Extra-ordinary Networking post.

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Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
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Is this definitely impossible? Any recommended alternatives for simulating this type of behavior? [/quote]

Yes. iOS has no general-purpose Wi-Fi scanning API, something we specifically call out in TN3111 iOS Wi-Fi API overview.

Is this definitely impossible? Any recommended alternatives for simulating this type of behavior? [/quote]

It depends on the context.

Most folks asking this question are working with a Wi-Fi accessory. In that case, I recommend you have a read of Working with a Wi-Fi Accessory, accessible from my Extra-ordinary Networking post.

Share and Enjoy

Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
let myEmail = "eskimo" + "1" + "@" + "apple.com"

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