Wi-Fi Signal / Tethering Free Icons | Vector Assets

Indicating the Center of a Connection, “Wireless Communication / Transmission Source” Free Material

An icon designed with curves spreading outwards to the left and right like ripples from a central dot. This symbolizes the state of an “access point” or “tethering (internet sharing)” where a Wi-Fi router or smartphone acts as the base station emitting radio waves. While the common fan-shaped Wi-Fi mark strongly implies “reception,” this symmetrical shape evokes the energy of “transmission,” actively expanding a network from the center outwards.

Specific Usage Scenes and Suggested Applications

This material is active in scenes that visualize “connection” and “expansion,” from guidance on communication infrastructure to abstract expressions of information propagation.

• For Guidance on “Free Wi-Fi” Spots in Stores and Facilities
  Ideal as a design for stickers and tabletop POPs informing that free Wi-Fi is available in cafes, hotels, coworking spaces, etc. Viewing the central circle as the “store location,” it intuitively conveys how a comfortable signal spreads throughout the space. Having this icon, rather than just writing “Wi-Fi available” in text, lets customers recognize that “this is a comfortable place with a good internet environment,” leading to improved entry rates and stay times. It is also effective as an eye-catcher accompanying SSID and password information boards.
• For Displaying “Tethering (Internet Sharing)” on Smartphones
  As a UI icon for the “Tethering” function that connects a PC or tablet to the internet using a smartphone’s mobile data communication. The shape is close to what is actually used in the status bars of iOS and Android, making it a familiar design for users. Using it on setting screens or connection status displays allows users to understand at a glance that “my smartphone is currently acting as a router,” and also plays a role in prompting awareness of battery level and data usage.
• For “Network Connection Status” of IoT Devices and Web Services
  As an indicator showing the current connection status in services that require constant connection to a network, such as smart home appliances, monitoring cameras, and online games. By combining it with colors—such as glowing the signal curves blue or green for “Normally connected (online)” or graying them out for “Disconnected (offline)”—it provides intuitive feedback to the user. It is an important UI part that visually conveys the reassurance that “you are securely connected.”
• For the Image of “Diffusion and Ripple Effect of Information” in Marketing
  In presentation materials explaining the effects of SNS marketing or word of mouth, as a diagram showing how information diffuses to the surroundings from a single post (the central circle). The shape of the spreading signal is ideal as a metaphor for “viral” spread or “influence,” where information propagates from person to person. It functions as a visual that emphasizes messages like “Your transmission will cause a big ripple” and stimulates the desire to participate in SNS campaigns.
• For Expressing the “Sensor Detection Range” of Security Devices
  As an icon indicating the “detection area” covered by a security sensor or motion sensor. Viewing the central circle as the sensor body, the waves spreading to the left and right visualize the warning area saying, “We are watching up to this range.” It serves as a helpful supplementary illustration on product introduction pages of websites to intuitively convey the detection range, which is difficult to communicate through spec sheets alone. It becomes a persuasive material when appealing for peace of mind and safety.

Editing Tips and the Merits of the EPS Format

Completely free for both commercial and personal use. In addition to PNG and SVG that can be used immediately on the web, we also provide EPS data that is easy to process to match your design as a set.

By utilizing the EPS format (vector data), you can freely express the “strength” and “state” of the signal. Using software like Adobe Illustrator, you can create icons tailored to the situation, such as reducing the number of curves from three to one for a “weak signal” state, or making them red and flashing (animating) for a “connection error” state.
It is also easy to create an original infographic that more specifically shows “what the transmission source is” by replacing the central circle with a “smartphone icon” or a “house icon.”

Related Keywords

Wi-Fi, Wireless LAN, Radio wave, Tethering, Internet sharing, Network, Connection, Access point, Transmission, Communication, Signal, Diffusion, Spread, Ripple, Sensor, Icon, Wi-Fi signal, Tethering, Network connection, Hotspot