Best Free Wi-Fi Network Finder Utility [1]
Introduction
The most normal use of a WiFi network is probably your personal wireless network at home. You set up your router, assign a wireless SSID and the encryption and you know what to configure on your computer. Those more mobile computer users, however, will often run into locations where they would like to see what wireless networks are available. Some Hotels for example provide several access points depending on the size of their premises. Which one has the strongest signal? Or you may wonder what is the SSID of the access point in the coffee shop that just opened around the corner? Wirelss monitors can also help to identify competing networks on the wireless channels so you will be able to make a more educated decision about changing your channel.
A WiFi network finder software will answer these questions. Compare it to a radio that is receiving all wireless signals and displays that information to you. There are some good commercial products out there, many laptops come with an OEM product, but there are also some free contenders in this category.
Rated Products
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) [5] | [6]
Version reviewed: 2.0.9686.0
George [7]
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Xirrus WiFi Inspector [8] [9]
Find detailed information about wireless networks in your vicinity
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) [10] | [6]
Version reviewed: 1.2.1.4
George [7]
| Our Rating: 4/5 |
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Related Products and Links
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- WirelessNetView [11] A simple wireless network monitor but portable (run from USB stick)
- NetSetMan lets easily you change your network settings on the fly [12]
- Best Free TCP Settings Tweaker [13]