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Last post Author Topic: DONE: Icon in system tray to show when there in no internet connection  (Read 36537 times)

shmuel1

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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

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

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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?

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

Regards,

Anand

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Windows 10:
Settings > Taskbar > Select which icons appear on the taskbar > Network > On  Network.jpg no2017-05-29_141617.jpg


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http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-set-which-icons-are-shown-windows-10s-notification-area
« Last Edit: May 29, 2017, 05:26 PM by Curt, Reason: link digitalcitizen »

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AutoHotKey code:

Code: Autohotkey [Select]
  1. SetWorkingDir %A_ScriptDir%
  2.  
  3. Thread, interrupt, 0
  4. SetTimer, Reloj, 60000
  5.  
  6. Reloj:
  7.         If ConnectedToInternet()
  8.         {
  9.                 Menu, Tray, Icon, IEframe.dll, 40
  10.                 Menu, tray, tip, Connected
  11.         }
  12.         Else
  13.         {
  14.                 Menu, Tray, Icon, IEframe.dll, 41
  15.                 Menu, tray, tip, Disconnected
  16.         }
  17. Return
  18.  
  19. ConnectedToInternet(flag=0x40) {
  20.    Return DllCall("Wininet.dll\InternetGetConnectedState", "Str", flag,"Int",0)
  21. }
« Last Edit: May 30, 2017, 12:55 AM by Deozaan, Reason: used code blocks for easier code readability »

mouser

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Thanks for sharing that, gmoises  :up:

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Thanks for sharing that, gmoises  :up:
+1

Regards,

Anand

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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

shmuel1

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

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@shmuel1: Did you try gmoises' AutoHotkey code?

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

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

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

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

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).

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I'm not into AutoHotKey. I am only into AutoIt.
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 :-\

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

2017-06-15_171603.pngDONE: 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.

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

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

Yes, I wrote it for you.

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

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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.

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

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@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.   :Thmbsup:

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

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

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

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

Regards,

Anand