WiFi.scanNetworks()

Description

Scans for available WiFi networks and returns the discovered number

Syntax

WiFi.scanNetworks();

Parameters

none

Returns

byte : number of discovered networks

Example

    #include <SPI.h>
    #include <WiFi.h>

    char ssid[] = "yourNetwork";     // the name of your network
    int status = WL_IDLE_STATUS;     // the Wifi radio's status

    byte mac[6];                     // the MAC address of your Wifi shield


    void setup()
    {
     Serial.begin(9600);

     status = WiFi.begin(ssid);

     if ( status != WL_CONNECTED) {
        Serial.println("Couldn't get a wifi connection");
        while(true);
      }
      // if you are connected, print your MAC address:
      else {

      Serial.println("** Scan Networks **");
      byte numSsid = WiFi.scanNetworks();

      Serial.print("SSID List:");
      Serial.println(numSsid);
      }
    }

    void loop () {}
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