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WiFi Explorer

Submitted by Irene Nakas, 7 April, 2014
Last updated on 7 April, 2014
Category
Utilities

Description of App

Scan, find, and troubleshoot wireless networks with WiFi Explorer. Quickly identify channel conflicts, signal overlapping or configuration problems that may be affecting the connectivity and performance of your home or office wireless network. Get an insight into the network details: name (SSID), MAC address (BSSID), device manufacturer, signal strength (RSSI), noise, channel, band, security configuration, supported data rates and much more. • Easy-to-use, intuitive user interface • Graphical visualization of the wifi environment • Signal strength, noise and SNR time graphs • Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands as well as 20, 40, 80 and 160 MHz channels • Works with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac networks • Comprehensive app's help describes how to use the tool the most effective way Also: • Signal quality ratings based on signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) • Accurate conversion from dBm to percentage (%) for easier analysis and optimization • Export metrics and network details to CSV file format • Editable column for labels or annotations • Selectable and sortable columns • Adjustable graph timescales • Quick filtering • Full screen mode (10.7 or above) • Runs in Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion and Mavericks LET'S MAKE IT BETTER If you have something good to say about WiFi Explorer, please share it with others by writing a review on the Mac App Store. If you find a problem or have a concern, please visit the WiFi Explorer Support website and send me a message so we can resolve it.

Version

1.5.5

Free or Paid

Paid

Version Of macOS App Was Tested On

10.9.2

Accessibility Comments

A list of networks is displayed as a table. Down arrow through the list of networks, without interacting with the table. After selecting a network, move to the right to see more details about the selected network.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

App Store Link

https://itunes.apple.com/gr/app/wifi-explorer/id494803304?mt=12

Developer Website

http://www.adriangranados.com

Recommendations

1 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by Irene Nakas 9 years 7 months ago

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