Author Topic: DONE: Icon in system tray to show when there in no internet connection (Read 36599 times)

shmuel1 · « **on:** May 28, 2017, 04:37 PM »

Skype used to have a system tray icon that changed when there is no internet access. In the new Skype there is no skype icon in the system tray, so I can't easily tell when the internet is down.

I'd like a quick way to tell when the internet is down. I don't want a network speed indicator, just an icon that appears one way when there is internet access an another way when there is no internet access. I assume this utility would have to ping some location let's say every 15 seconds.

For extra credit you could be able to configure how often it pings and where it pings.

mouser · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2017, 09:36 PM »

I seem to remember someone already coding such a tool here... Just have to see if someone remembers?

shmuel1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 29, 2017, 04:08 AM »

I searched the site a bit and I can't find it.

Does anyone know of a utility that shows a different icon on the taskbar when there is no internet connection?

anandcoral · « **Reply #3 on:** May 29, 2017, 05:43 AM »

I use "PingInfoView" http://www.nirsoft.n...tiple_ping_tool.html, though not in tray, it shows red icon when no connection.

Regards,

Anand

Curt · « **Reply #4 on:** May 29, 2017, 07:13 AM »

Windows 10:
Settings > Taskbar > Select which icons appear on the taskbar > Network > On

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http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-set-which-icons-are-shown-windows-10s-notification-area

gmoises · « **Reply #5 on:** May 29, 2017, 07:48 PM »

AutoHotKey code:

Code: Autohotkey [Select]

#NoEnv
#Persistent
#SingleInstance force
SendMode Input
SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%
 
Thread, interrupt, 0
SetTimer, Reloj, 60000
 
Reloj:
        If ConnectedToInternet()
        {
                Menu, Tray, Icon, IEframe.dll, 40
                Menu, tray, tip, Connected
        }
        Else
        {
                Menu, Tray, Icon, IEframe.dll, 41
                Menu, tray, tip, Disconnected
        }
Return
 
ConnectedToInternet(flag=0x40) {
   Return DllCall("Wininet.dll\InternetGetConnectedState", "Str", flag,"Int",0) 
}

mouser · « **Reply #6 on:** May 29, 2017, 10:18 PM »

Thanks for sharing that, gmoises

anandcoral · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2017, 04:23 AM »

Thanks for sharing that, gmoises
-mouser (May 29, 2017, 10:18 PM)

+1

Regards,

Anand

shmuel1 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2017, 06:17 AM »

Doesn't the standard network icon just show if the network adapter is working?
If the problem is further down the line, like if the company's router is down or if my ISP is having problems, I don't think it shows anything different.

Settings > Taskbar > Select which icons appear on the taskbar > Network > On [ Invalid Attachment ] [ Invalid Attachment ]
http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-set-which-icons-are-shown-windows-10s-notification-area
-Curt (May 29, 2017, 07:13 AM)

shmuel1 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 05, 2017, 06:25 AM »

Someone recommended FreePing, which is a light utility that will pop up when there is no connection to a specified site.

skwire · « **Reply #10 on:** June 05, 2017, 09:34 AM »

@shmuel1: Did you try gmoises' AutoHotkey code?

shmuel1 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 06, 2017, 03:49 AM »

I'm not into AutoHotKey. I am only into AutoIt.

skwire · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2017, 03:41 PM »

I'll write you a user-friendly version. Stay tuned.

wraith808 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2017, 04:19 PM »

I autoit syntax that different than AutoHotKey that it couldn't be adapted?

skwire · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2017, 05:14 PM »

I autoit syntax that different than AutoHotKey that it couldn't be adapted?
-wraith808 (June 06, 2017, 04:19 PM)

It's not that so much as the InternetGetConnectedState DLL call doesn't work if the problem is upstream of the person's computer. I'm going to write a version that allows the user to ping an IP of their choosing as well as the check frequency. The user will also be able to provide their own icons (if so desired).

Ath · « **Reply #15 on:** June 07, 2017, 01:12 AM »

I'm not into AutoHotKey. I am only into AutoIt.
-shmuel1 (June 06, 2017, 03:49 AM)

But what is there that is stopping you of installing AHK? I'm not an AutoHotKey user myself, but more into AutoIt, but that won't stop me from using AHK tools when useful $:-\$

skwire · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2017, 05:18 PM »

Apologies that this took so long. Here's a screenshot:

DONE: Icon in system tray to show when there in no internet connection

Download here: http://skwire.dcmembers.com/apps/tray_host_checker/TrayHostChecker.zip

It's fully configurable -- hostname, interval, icons, etc. Please let me know if this is what you had in mind.

shmuel1 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2017, 08:49 AM »

That's perfect. Thanks.
Did you make that utility?

skwire · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2017, 09:28 AM »

That's perfect. Thanks.
Did you make that utility?
-shmuel1 (June 18, 2017, 08:49 AM)

Yes, I wrote it for you.

shmuel1 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2017, 09:35 AM »

Thanks. It's really nice.
I preferred larger icons, so I made the attached icons.

shmuel1 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 21, 2017, 06:09 AM »

Can you add an option to keep the ping and error counters even when the program is closed, and a reset counters button?

I attached another set of icons. A bit smaller than the previous ones I sent. Feel free to distribute them as alternative icons, if you want.

techidave · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2017, 07:27 AM »

I have not tried this app which looks really useful to me. I need to try it on a problematic pc that I have.

skwire · « **Reply #22 on:** June 25, 2017, 10:55 AM »

@shmuel1: Thank you for the icons. I'm glad the application is working for you.

@techidave: If you do try it out, let us know how you get on with it.

shmuel1 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 25, 2017, 11:45 AM »

I've been using it even since you made it. It works great.

anandcoral · « **Reply #24 on:** June 30, 2017, 04:20 AM »

This may also be useful to you, as it gives off a sound on no internet.

https://www.ghacks.n...-is-ping-with-sound/

[Select]

play a sound if there is no response, simply add the -d parameter to the command

Regards,

Anand