title: iOS 11.0 - Periodically scan for SSIDs (WiFi) nearby
body: <p>I would like to scan for nearby SSIDs of the Wi-Fi networks periodically (without connecting to it) and implement an SSID filter (one or multiple). Once a match is found a back-end API call is initiated.</p>
  
  <p> I have done a quick research on the Hotspot Helper framework in iOS 10. I found that, these APIs are not designed for the use I’ve identified. </p>
  
  <p> Seems like, iOS 11 now allows apps to manage Wi-Fi configurations programmatically. Apple added a network extension for hotspot configuration methods and properties. Please <a href="https://developer.apple.com/documentation/networkextension/nehotspotconfiguration?changes=latest_minor" rel="noreferrer">click here</a> to see the changes.
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  <p>My question here is, can I achieve my goal through the newly iOS 11 hotspot configuration class? Or does this provide the SSID of a known network or the currently connected one? </p>
  
  <p> Any help on this is highly appreciated.</p>