The Wi-Fi tray app allows the user to connect quickly to available wireless networks. This article shows how to establish a Wi-Fi connection using the W-Fi tray app in IGEL OS.


Open the Wi-Fi tray app by clicking the Wi-Fi tray icon:


The Wi-Fi tray app opens. Using the icons at the top of the window, you can:

  • Add a hidden network.
  • Scan for Wi-Fi networks to refresh the list of available networks.
  • Check the details of the connected network.
  • Switch between the Known Networks list and the Available Networks list.
  • Switch the Wi-Fi on and off. For details, see Switching the Wi-Fi Connection Off or On.

Connect to Available Wi-Fi Networks

  1. Switch to the Available Networks list or use the Scan Wifi icon to refresh the list.
    • The list of networks is sorted according to the quality of their signal strength.
    • Previously configured networks are marked with a star icon. They are listed in the Known Networks List.
    • The currently connected network is marked with a tick icon.



  2. Click on the network to be connected and provide the network key.


    You can enable the Store WiFi key and Auto Connect parameters according to your needs.

  3. Click Connect.
    The Wi-Fi tray icon changes to show the active connection.
    The configured network is listed in the Known Networks list.
    The configured connections get listed in the IGEL Setup under Network > Wireless > Wi-Fi Networks. For more information, see Wi-Fi Networks.

  4. To disconnect from the connected network, click on the network and click Disconnect.

Edit and Delete Known Networks

  1. Switch to the Known Networks list.

  2. Click on the network to be edited or deleted.
    You can enable the Store WiFi key and Auto Connect parameters according to your needs.

  3. Click Save to save the changed configuration or click Delete to remove the network from the list.

Connect to Hidden Networks

  1. Switch to the Known Networks list.

  2. Click the Add Hidden Network icon at the top of the window.


  3. Set the Encryption Type, provide the SSID and the network key.

  4. Click Connect.
    The Wi-Fi tray icon changes to show the active connection.
    The configured network is listed in the Available Networks list and in the Known Networks list.
    The configured connections get listed in the IGEL Setup under Network > Wireless > Wi-Fi Networks. For more information, see Wi-Fi Networks.

  5. To disconnect from the connected network, click on the network in the Available Networks list and click Disconnect.