Publisher's Description
From WLANBook:
WiFi Scanner is a free 802.11 wireless scanner and connection manager for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or later. This will detect access points and clients in ad-hoc mode if the SSID is being broadcasted. It can be used for wireless site surveys, wireless discovery, and to connect to wifi networks. The tool reports signal strength in dBm and shows access point BSSID/MAC addresses.
What's new in this version: Default setting is to start scanning when app is opened
- Fixed Lat / Long lookup for Google Maps and Google Earth
- Added RSSI graph for discovered networks
- Added RSSI graph for WiFi interface
- Fixed column sorting
- Fixed audio beep on / off option
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All versions:
3.4 starsout of 9 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 3 votes
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"Good data, but only if connected"
Version: WiFi Scanner 1.2
Pros
Shows data clearly and concisely
Cons
Crashes if not already connected to a wireless channel.
Summary
At home I was able to find a channel conflict and move my wireless access points to channels 11 and 3 (Channels 1 and 6 were already in use by neighbors and 6 was thrice over subscribed).
At work, I could not connect and the tool ungracefully died. After connection to an internet connection the tool came up. I don't see the need for for the programmer to require an active internet connection because the user might use this tool to diagnose failing internet connections. Because of the (obvious to me) crash and internet connection rating 3 instead of 4 stars.
The display is bare bones, but gives me all the information that I need (for the non-hidden networks anyway, I had no hidden networks I cared about). A new user may not have the capacity to understand, but any technically confident user will quickly get the information needed. -
"Steep learning curve for the amateur"
Version: WiFi Scanner 1.2
Pros
Nice interface, good website
Really useful for sorting best location for wireless at homeCons
Need an explanation of the acronyms ... a quick & dirty user guide.
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"Better than anything in OS X and more informational"
Version: WiFi Scanner 1.2
Pros
Frequent updates and the ability to identify locations (although not terribly accurate).
Cons
Not very good at pinpointing wi fi locations.
Summary
This application does more to provide useful information than any other product yet used by this reviewer. Although not perfect, it seems to find transmissions quickly and gives a good indicator of strength, plus the usual information such as type of security used. Not suitable for hackers trying to break into networks, rather enables curious people to better understand coverage in the area where they are located.
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