WI-FI TOOL

[JPG]

Hoping someone here knows of a good(free) wi fi signal diagnostic program that works for B/G/N access points.

Simultaneous results from multiple Access points required. Think Motel like with several close by.

[rjent]

Hoping someone here knows of a good(free) wi fi signal diagnostic program that works for B/G/N access points.

Simultaneous results from multiple Access points required. Think Motel like with several close by.

What are you trying to "see"

[JPG]

Just returned from a board meeting for a time share owners meeting. Recently had installed a wi-fi system in 50 units. Complaints are currently still rampant!!!

IMHO the location chosen for the APs is asinine(at an extreme 'end' of the units).

I 'think' the responses from the 'provider' we are getting are BS.(moving to a central location will not help!!!)

I merely want to be able do do some analyzing/evaluating myself.

[nuhobby]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... yzer&hl=en

[BigSky]

Some of the units must be at the "near end". Is the reception excellent there? Is there a limit for how many units can be serviced by a single AP???

[rjent]

Just returned from a board meeting for a time share owners meeting. Recently had installed a wi-fi system in 50 units. Complaints are currently still rampant!!!

IMHO the location chosen for the APs is asinine(at an extreme 'end' of the units).

I 'think' the responses from the 'provider' we are getting are BS.(moving to a central location will not help!!!)

I merely want to be able do do some analyzing/evaluating myself.

I use(d) this. Along with our dialup access, our direct T1 connections, and our proprietary wireless high speed access over a 500 square mile radius, the Hotspots could always be the most troublesome.

Try http://wvw.xirrus.com/wifi-inspector xirrus. It snifls the air (like smokey the bear ) and gives you the signal strength, mac address, even the brand of AP of the radio it "sees".

Try it, it may do what you want ....

[JPG]

Some of the units must be at the "near end". Is the reception excellent there? Is there a limit for how many units can be serviced by a single AP???

As installed, one AP/unit. Yes they work well at the 'near end'. Trouble is, that is in a remote corner with (multiple)concrete walls between it and more accessible(likely desired) areas.

[JPG]

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Try http://wvw.xirrus.com/wifi-inspector xirrus. It snifls the air (like smokey the bear ) and gives you the signal strength, mac address, even the brand of AP of the radio it "sees".

Try it, it may do what you want ....

Looks like a perfect fit!!!!


Thank You!!!!!!


I am suspicious that since they(APs) are in closer proximity to each other than the far reaches of their unit that may be causing them to squabble over channels.

Will be a while before I will be back down there to try this out.

Fun sniffing my neighbors in the mean time! (no malice intended!!!!)

[rjent]

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Try http://wvw.xirrus.com/wifi-inspector xirrus. It snifls the air (like smokey the bear ) and gives you the signal strength, mac address, even the brand of AP of the radio it "sees".

Try it, it may do what you want ....

Looks like a perfect fit!!!!


Thank You!!!!!!


I am suspicious that since they(APs) are in closer proximity to each other than the far reaches of their unit that may be causing them to squabble over channels.

Will be a while before I will be back down there to try this out.

Fun sniffing my neighbors in the mean time! (no malice intended!!!!)

You are welcome ...

Sniffing your neighbors is fun .....

[BigSky]

Some of the units must be at the "near end". Is the reception excellent there? Is there a limit for how many units can be serviced by a single AP???

As installed, one AP/unit. Yes they work well at the 'near end'. Trouble is, that is in a remote corner with (multiple)concrete walls between it and more accessible(likely desired) areas.

Could you use 'repeaters' to get out from behind or around the barrier walls.