Equipped with a laptop fitted with a wireless network adaptor, you
are free to surf the internet from a huge number of locations around the
world. But whether you are out and about or connected to your own
wireless network, problems can arise and you may be interested in
finding out about the status of your connection.
Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector is a free tool that can be used to search for
wireless networks that are nearby. When you are away from home, this
provides a handy way to track down the nearest connection by tracking
signal strength. At home, the signal strength monitor can also be used
to test your own wireless network, checking its range and testing for
blackspots.
The program interface is divided into four panels, with the radar
giving an indication of nearby networks based on signal strength. The
radar readout is something of a gimmick, but provides an easy way to
determine relative signal strength at a glance. The Connection panel
displays information about the network connection that is currently
being used such as signal strength and the IP address that has been
assigned.
The Networks panel displays more detailed information about any
wireless networks that have been detected to supplement the data in the
radar. This panel also provides access to the Locate Mode that can be
used to home in on a particular wireless network. The final panel show
details of the wireless signal history so you can see how stable your
connection is over time.
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