What is inSSIDer and what does it do?

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inSSIDer is a free, open source Wi-Fi scanner that tracks the SSID (network names), RSSI (signal strength), security, and other settings of nearby access points. This information is then displayed in an informative, easy to understand graphical form.

How do I connect my wireless scanner to my Mac?

Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners . If you don’t see your scanner in the list at the left, click the Add button . If a pop-up menu appears, choose Add Printer or Scanner. Select your scanner, then click Add.

Why would someone use an inSSIDer?

inSSIDer visualizes what channel each WiFi channel is on, to see how they share channels, and how they partially overlap. One of the most common uses of a WiFi scanner is to make sure that your router or AP is using the best channel.

What is inSSIDer office?

inSSIDer Office is a WiFi optimization and troubleshooting tool. It scans for wireless networks with your WiFi adapter, so you can visualize their signal strengths, and what channels they are using. It also lists a lot of useful information about each network.

How do I use inSSIDer for Mac?

InSSIDer for Mac lies within Internet & Network Tools, more precisely Network tools. From the developer: inSSIDer allows you to scan the Wi-Fi networks around you and track their signal strength over time. You may want to check out more Mac applications, such as inSSIDer Office, which might be similar to inSSIDer.

How much does inSSIDer for Mac cost?

The 4.2.4.1 version of inSSIDer for Mac is provided as a free download on our software library. Our built-in antivirus scanned this Mac download and rated it as 100% safe. The latest installation package takes up 16.4 MB on disk.

How does inSSIDer work with MetaGeek plus?

inSSIDer with MetaGeek Plus combines Local Area Network scanning with full packet capture to build a complete picture of each client on your Wi-Fi network, including connected data rate and retry rate, which are strong indicators of the quality of the client connection.

Is there a free version of inSSIDer?

This is a legacy version of inSSIDer, most importantly it’s the last Windows build that didn’t require signing up an account to use the program. You can download the latest version here which is also free. inSSIDer for Home helps you measure the signal strength and estimate the performance of your Wi-Fi in various locations.