Cancel wireless network connection attempt Wlan API

Question

Hello!

I would like to know what exactly Windows does when clicking on "Cancel" button to cancel the wireless network connection attempt. Please, check out the screenshot below:

What Wlan API it calls?

For example, there are two functions:

1. WlanDisconnect
2. WlanRegisterNotification

From docs:
WlanDisconnect function disconnects an interface from its current network. So, it means it disconnects from already connected network?
WlanRegisterNotification function is used to register and unregister notifications on all wireless interfaces.

So, should I call these two methods or what exactly function should I use to cancel connection attempt to the wireless network? Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

According to the Doc: WlanConnect function

The WlanConnect function attempts to connect to a specific network. The WlanConnect function returns immediately. To be notified when a connection is established or when no further connections will be attempted, a client must register for notifications by calling WlanRegisterNotification.

When you are clicking on "Cancel" button, it means no further connections will be attempted. If you want to be notified, you could call WlanRegisterNotification.

Thank you.

Jeanine

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