NetSpot for Mac User Reviews
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"A great, intuitive user friendly software!"
Version: NetSpot 1.3.336
Pros
Best of all, it's FREE!
Cons
I don't know any cons.
Summary
It's an excellent free mac utility that lets you scan your area for wi-fi signals, and create floor plans best suited for delivering strong wireless connections
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"Nice to see a free WiFi Survey app available!"
Version: NetSpot 1.3.336
Pros
This is an amazingly innovative and easy to use piece of software
Cons
nothing for me
Summary
Finally an app for Mac that does accurate, usable site survey information...
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"I like this software!"
Version: NetSpot 1.3.336
Pros
It's FREE wireless survey software
Cons
I don't know any
Summary
This tool is great for setting up and planning a wifi net work in your home or office. I plan on testing it outside my home to see how my network looks to snoopers.
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"Fantastic software!"
Version: NetSpot 1.3.336
Pros
It's great, I'm amazed it's FREE - I mapped everywhere I'm using Wi-fi on a regular basis.
Cons
absolutely nothing
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"Very useful when you have a big house"
Version: NetSpot 1.2.308
Pros
Guys it is FREE! Respect!
Cons
I'd like to have more features (requested some of them via website)
Summary
You do not need any wifi scanner, just use Netspot and you'll see all wifi networks, signal details, coverage maps, etc.
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"Could be useful but am not able to use it at home yet."
Version: NetSpot 1.1.284
Pros
Works quite well on visible networks.
Cons
Can not be directed to invisible networks. no way of telling it how to find non visible signals.
Summary
Hope this limitation is resolved soon, I'd like to use it. I have tried it on other peoples networks and it looks useful.
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"Useful to help decide on AP bridge placement."
Version: NetSpot 1.1.284
Pros
The simplest Pro is that it works. The graphical coverage display is intuitive.
Cons
I did not notice any. It would more portable as an Android app.
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"Excellent find!"
Version: NetSpot 1.0
Pros
Great way to map wifi for office and home, free of charge.
Cons
None to speak of.
Summary
Easy to use for brief, informal site survey. I downloaded it and within few minutes had a wifi map of our apartment building. I noticed heavy overlap right on top of our router, moved it, and now I get better signal. Thanks for this great tool!
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"Simple, fast and free!"
Version: NetSpot 1.0
Pros
It's a great idea to make such app for Mac users.
Cons
At the moment I can't find any.
Summary
Really very simple app which can save money. Reliable as for the Beta stage. Keep up the good work!
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