Q: exclamation point in wifi symbol

macbook air os x yosemite 10.10.5

There is a check next to my wifi, and diagnostics says wifi is working properly. my wireless is working because i can navigate on the internet, but the toolbar shows wifi symbol with exclamation point in it. How come?

MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Aug 5, 2016 11:04 AM

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JimmyCMPIT Aug 5, 2016 11:07 AM in response to milyhasaquestion
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Aug 5, 2016 11:07 AM in response to milyhasaquestion

it means you are broadcasting and/or sharing a wi-fi signal though your network sharing

>System Preferences>Sharing
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milyhasaquestion Aug 5, 2016 11:30 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT
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Aug 5, 2016 11:30 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT

Internet sharing is not selected and shows it off when I open the System Preferences > Sharing. Any other ideas?

When I click on the wifi symbol with exclamation point it reads:

WiFI: On (grayed out)
No Internet Connection
Turn Wi-Fi Off
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JimmyCMPIT Aug 5, 2016 1:18 PM in response to milyhasaquestion
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Aug 5, 2016 1:18 PM in response to milyhasaquestion

send a screen shot similar to the first one I attached, the icon with the drop down.
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milyhasaquestion Aug 7, 2016 7:25 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT
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Aug 7, 2016 7:25 AM in response to JimmyCMPIT

\Below turn wi fi Off are the wifi networks near me. And then the name of my network with the check next to it.
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CT Aug 7, 2016 8:17 AM in response to milyhasaquestion
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Aug 7, 2016 8:17 AM in response to milyhasaquestion

exclamation mark in wifi icon

Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
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