InSSIDer with MetaGeek Plus combines Local Area Network scanning with full packet capture to build a complete picture of each client on your WiFi network, including connected data rate and retry rate, which are strong indicators of the quality of the client connection. InSSIDer with MetaGeek Plus also charts client airtime utilization, retry rate, and signal strength so you can monitor the connection quality over time or quickly locate the client based on signal strength. The Frame Table summarizes all WiFi packets sent and received by each client. The MetaGeek Plus subscription also adds the ability to open and save packet capture files (.pcap), turning inSSIDer into a powerful tool for WiFi packet analysis. InSSIDer is also a great tool for creating packet capture files to analyze in Eye P.A. Now GDPR compliant :-) MetaGeek, along with every other tech company that you do business with has been busy updating privacy policies, data retention policies, and other processes related to the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation.This update provides links to our privacy policy when we ask for personal information and anonymous usage data.
Finding locations with poor coverage in one’s WLAN.Īs always we treat your personal information with respect, no matter what country you live in.NetStumbler NetStumbler (also known as Network Stumbler) is a free/”beggarware” tool for Windows that can detect WiFi/Wireless LANs using the 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g WLAN standards.Detecting causes of wireless interference.Detecting unauthorized (”rogue”) access points.Aiming directional antennas for long-haul WLAN links.In addition to the freely downloadble software, NetStumbler has an online forum that contains thousands of archived posts and provides a way to get help with questions and share tips and tricks related to NetStumbler. NetStumbler Limitations Still, there are some limitations to NetStumbler that detract from its usefulness. The software doesn’t officially work on Windows Vista (or Mac).
It uses Active Scanning and sends out a probe request about once a second, and reports the responses. Normally, this isn’t a big deal but this means in a 100% no wireless zone NetStumbler can be detected.
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