Wireless Strength Strength Monitor

[Donald iddings]

On Mon, 2007-04-23 at 09:02 +1000, Peter Garrett wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:23:59 +1000
> Peter Garrett <peter.garrett at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
> 
> > Here a mouse-over on the nm-applet in the notification area (tray) shows
> > the signal strength. 
> 
> I probably should have added, as a percentage, not in actual units.
> 
> iwlist eth1 scan   shows signal level and noise level, amongst other
> things
> 
> Just for fun, I tried this ( put the file/script in /usr/local/bin as 
> "wirelessi-scan" for example and do a sudo chmod
> +x on it, make a panel launcher etc.  )
> 
> ########################
> #!/bin/bash
> 
> zenity --info  --text "$(iwlist eth1 scan)"
> 
> ########################
> 
> Adjust to taste, and change eth1 to your interface, of course ...
> 
> Peter
> 
Hi Peter, 

thanks for the tips

1) the mouse over no joy for I guess you are talking about the network
monitor icon, may have something to do with I am running restricted
drivers for the integrated wireless nic Intel wireless pro 3945
2) ran that command from terminal & displays the wl signal strength as
well as other info as you stated, so that is good 
3) for the file script, looks like you are suggesting to make an applet?
interesting but need more details on how to attempt this one