WiFi HotSpot Status

This extension displays the network status of a portable WiFi HotSpot.
What is WiFi HotSpot Status?
"WiFi HotSpot Status" is a chrome extension specifically designed for the Verizon Jetpack™ device users. It displays real-time information about the device's signal strength, connection type and battery status. A handy tool for those who want to keep track of their portable WiFi HotSpot's status and performance.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.30 (20)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2015-05-19)
Creation date: 2015-05-19
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://my.jetpack/
Size: 25.18K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension displays the signal strength and connection type of WiFi HotSpot devices. It also displays a small red battery symbol when the device's battery is low.

Currently it only supports the Verizon Jetpack™ device manufactured by Novatel Wireless (MiFi 5510L). This devices exposes connection information via http://my.jetpack/srv/status.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Allows internet usage wherever the user is
  • Positive feedback from some users
  • Simplicity of use
Cons
  • Does not function as expected
  • Repeated claims of it being pointless
  • Many users experienced issues
Most mentioned
  • It did nothing
  • Thanks
  • Good
Recent reviews
it did noting
by Brandon Poe, 2017-06-21

POINTLESS. DOESNT DO ANYTHING
by jamie tisch, 2017-05-11

thanks
by Kameran Lutz, 2017-03-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WiFi HotSpot Status requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

WiFi HotSpot Status has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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