![]() We don’t condone those sorts of things here however )įinally, there is another application, which is free, that does most of what Wifind does (meaning you can save the $8). It has got some stability issues but on the good side, it does let you decrypt WEP and WPA keys (if you have a few days to spare while it gathers packets). Also, because its a plugin, I am worried that Apple will mess it up in a future release or worse yet incorporate it in their software and make my purchase worth nil! That being said, its right there in the menu and its much quicker than iStumbler to use.Īnother app for this kind of work is Kismac. The problem I have with Wifind is that its shareware and that it doesn’t give as detailed descriptions about the wireless hotspots as iStumbler. The only thing that comes close is Shareware called Wifind from Tasty Apps. ![]() I can’t say enough good things about this application. ![]() This is a godsend when I am out and about and need to get online really quickly. When my MacBook Pro is right next to my router, it shows 70% so I am wondering how to get a 95%?!Īlso, it shows if the noise, the channel the network is using (1-11 or 1-13 in Europe/Asia) whether the network is managed or not among other things. It is very full featured – describing the signal strength in a 0-100% range which is very useful when deciding between which access point to choose. When it comes to WiFi, signal fluctuation is incredibly common.A great tool for finding wireless spots in public places like airports, cafes, parks etc is iStumbler. The reason is that your WiFi signal strength is constantly changing due to external conditions. Some days you’ll be able to browse without disconnecting, and others you’ll be in a battle just to stay online. This is made even more difficult if you don’t have the tools to diagnose the problem. This is where a WiFi analyzer app can be useful. In a nutshell, a WiFi analyzer app breaks down information from access points on your network and places it into a single screen.Ī WiFi analyzer tool generates a visual display of the network data of your surrounding channels. The app turns your computer or mobile device into an analytics program that allows you to identify what you need to do to optimize your network.įor example, with a WiFi analyzer app like Microsoft WiFi Analyzer, you can look at other channels on your network and identify if they are faster than your current channel. NetSpot Built for Windows and Mac OS, this wireless monitoring system includes autodiscovery and live performance maps.SolarWinds WiFi Analysis with NPM EDITOR’S CHOICE Part of the Network Performance Monitor that runs on Windows Server, this tool shows a live list of WiFi endpoint statuses and generates an amazing wireless signal heat map.Here is our list of the 8 best WiFi analyzers and WiFi Signal Strength Apps for Windows: Some providers will even allow you to draw up heat maps of signal distribution in your house or office to help you find the best location for your router. Acrylic Wi-Fi WiFi analyzer for Windows that is free for home use, but business customers have to pay.MetaGeek InSSIDer WiFi analyzer is one of a suite of free tools available from MetaGeek.Sign up for the paid package to get extra features to fix wireless performance problems. WiFi Analyzer Microsoft product to analyze wireless networks that is available in both free and paid versions.Vistumber Nifty free WiFi analyzer that can overlay signal footprints on a Google map. ![]() Wireshark Very well-known wireless packet sniffer that aids hackers and system administrators alike.Here is our list of the 5 best WiFi analyzers and WiFi Signal Strength Apps for macOS: Netspot WiFi analyzer for Mac OS that includes a heat map facility and an interference assessor.WiFi Explorer A mid-level WiFi analyzer for Macs that includes signal strength indicators and noise measurements.WiFi Scanner WiFi scanner for Mac OS that is suitable for both business and home users.iSumbler for Mac WiFi analyzer for Mac OS that also tracks Bluetooth and Bonjour signals.KisMAC2 WiFi analyzer for Mac OS that includes metrics for Apple Airport Extreme. ![]()
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