inSSIDer

inSSIDer Windows software is a free download (a free Oscium account is required) that enables you to see inside your WiFi network and view all the networks around it.

• Discover WiFi problems
• Optimize WiFi function
• Quick troubleshooting process
• User-friendly
• Monitor signal strength
• Analyze surrounding networks

WiFi networks can experience a number of different problems and can be downright chaotic at times. Not knowing what is wrong with your network can be frustrating and can lead to unnecessary costs such as internet company tech visits or perhaps replacing a router or modem. The inSSIDer program looks inside your WiFi network where the human eye can not see and helps diagnose a number of network problems such as weak signal strength and interference from other networks on the same channel. It lists every access point around you with its channel, channel width, signal strength, Wi-Fi generation, maximum data rate and security settings. This will help you determine what is going on with your network. Once you know what is wrong within your WiFi network, it is much easier to get your WiFi functioning properly.

inSSIDer reveals what cannot be seen with the naked eye - channel overlap, weak signal and configuration issues that slow down your WiFi.

This program not only helps diagnose problems but also helps optimize WiFi function. The Channels Table shows how busy each channel actually is, so you can move your router to a quieter one, and inSSIDer explains in plain English what is working well, what could be improved and what needs fixing. It can also graph signal strength over time, which allows you to see when problems are occurring. To give you an example of how this would be useful, consider the case of random internet dropping. When your connection drops and you do not know why, it is a very frustrating experience. With inSSIDer, you can check the signal of your network and its neighbors and quickly narrow down the cause. The program can also scan your local network and list the connected devices, often with their type and name. inSSIDer was created by MetaGeek and is now maintained by Oscium; an optional paid MetaGeek Plus subscription adds packet analysis, network snapshots and cloud sync. With a program like inSSIDer, there is no need to remain in the dark when it comes to your WiFi.