Date: 2016-02-11
free
Windows 8.1,Windows 10,Windows 8
3.5
free
Description - NetSpot
NetSpot is a free WiFi analysis and troubleshooting app that can really help you assess and boost your wireless network at home or in the office.
With NetSpot for Windows it`s easy to scan all Wi-Fi networks in range and collect their detailed profiles. Every single specification of surrounding wireless networks gets on your screen in seconds after running NetSpot`s Discover mode. With the Survey functionality one can quickly visualize any area and get an interactive heatmap of wireless signal level. You just need an area map, and a laptop or Windows-based tablet to build an expert-level visual Wi-Fi reports.
These real-life heatmaps of your and neighboring wireless networks let you quickly locate dead zones, optimize channel load, detect and prevent rogue access points from interfering and more. Getting a Wi-Fi network survey done with NetSpot is the first step in helping you boost and improve your coverage.
Free and easy-to-use, Scalable user interface, Expert-level Wi-Fi surveys, Multiple configurable zone parameters, Smart AP detection and placement.
Pros:
"Comprehensive Wi-Fi assessment tool"
"No networking experience needed"
Cons:
"May not work with all versions of Mac and Windows"
"Limited free version"