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What does the "link" () mean in the Wi-Fi network list on iOS?

Example (see red rectangle):

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  • A much closer duplicate might be https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/141565/what-does-an-icon-that-looks-like-a-pair-of-connected-chain-links-next-to-a-wire but I chose to link to the more technical discussion on how this icon is detected. – bmike May 14 '18 at 01:26

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It means it's not a regular WiFi, it's a computer-to-computer network. In this case, it means that your the Wifi network host is an iPhone sharing itself as a Hotspot and other properties may be available.

See also this Apple Support article.

For personal hotspot on iPhone 8 or earlier, you can also see how many devices joined your Hotspot.

personal hotspot icon

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