Check the Wi-Fi icon for a quick indication, or run netsh wlan show interfaces in Command Prompt for a signal percentage on supported Windows systems.
Step by Step
- Open Command Prompt.
- Type netsh wlan show interfaces and press Enter.
- Find the Signal entry for the active Wi-Fi interface.
- Move closer to the access point and compare the value if troubleshooting coverage.
- Also watch whether the connection switches bands/access points as you move.
If That Doesn't Work
- Signal strength is only one factor; interference and congestion can hurt performance even with a strong signal.
- Different devices can report signal strength differently.