Identify and troubleshoot wireless networking connections with this must have Windows utility.
Most everything that computes today is wireless. There's more wireless networks broadcasting signals near where you are right now than you might think. The problem is, connecting to a network you're authorized to connect to isn't always easy. Its for this reason that apps like insider are an important part of any Windows utility toolbox.
Since 2007 inSSIDer has been the leading tool for visualizing WiFi. With inSSIDer you will instantly understand how your WiFi network and the neighboring WiFi networks are interacting. InSSIDer shows you the essential details about your WiFi access points including channel, channel width, signal strength, WiFi generation, maximum data rate, and security. InSSIDer 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. Details: InSSIDer for Mac 2020 full offline installer setup for Mac. If you’re an IT technician, then you’ll find a lot of use from InSSIDer for Mac if you need to enhance a wireless network’s performance. This application assists in identifying areas which interfere with the strength of a wireless signal in a negative way. InSSIDer is a Wi-Fi network scanner application for Microsoft Windows and OS X developed by MetaGeek, LLC. It has received awards such as a 2008 Infoworld Bossie Award for 'Best of Open Source Software in Networking', 4 but as of inSSIDer 3, it is no longer open-source. Inssider free download - inSSIDer, inSSIDer Technician, Wireless Wizard, and many more programs. Enter to Search. My Profile Logout.
inSSIDer for Home helps you measure the signal strength of available Wi-Fi signals and networks and attempts to estimate their performance. The app can show you how walls, stairways, and doors affect your wireless network coverage, and can most likely help you choose the best place to put your wireless router, access point or signal repeater.
All Wi-Fi must share channels with other electronic devices, including other wireless networks and signals. If there are too many networks sharing or overlapping a channel, your network speed and performance can suffer. inSSIDer helps you find the best channel for your Wi-Fi network.
Many local governments and municipalities may require your Wi-Fi signal to be secured. Running your wireless network wide open so that anyone can use it isn't really a good idea. If you have a bandwidth cap, it can easily be exceeded. There have also been reports of people hacking corporate networks with unsecured Wi-Fi signals. Securing your network is important, and inSSIDer can help you set and determine which security settings your Wi-Fi is using, reducing the risk of unauthorized access into your home network.
App Pro’s: Works with Windows Vista to Windows 8
App Con’s: Doesn't list all support file requirements and doesn't auto install those that are missing, Won’t install in Parallels
Conclusion: iSSIDer is an interesting app. I wish I had something like this on the Mac side of the world. Its displays are cool, and provide you with the information it needs to get your network running well. I had a great deal of trouble installing the software however, especially on my Windows 8 machines (I have two...) It failed to install on both of them. The app requires .NET Framework to run, but does not include the components as part of the installation file, and it needs to.
| Developer(s) | MetaGeek, LLC |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 5.0.0 (inSSIDer 5 for Windows) / October 2, 2019; 12 months ago |
| Written in | C |
| Operating system | 5.0 MicrosoftWindows 7 or higher, OS XSnow Leopard or higher (via Mac App Store)2.1 MicrosoftWindows XP |
| Platform | .NET Framework |
| Size | 5.5 MB(.msi) |
| Available in | English (US) |
| Type | WiFi network analyzer |
| License | 4.x: Shareware [1] 3.x: Proprietary |
| Website | www.metageek.com/products/inssider/ |
inSSIDer is a Wi-Fi network scanner application for Microsoft Windows and OS X developed by MetaGeek, LLC.[3] It has received awards such as a 2008 Infoworld Bossie Award for 'Best of Open Source Software in Networking',[4] but as of inSSIDer 3, it is no longer open-source.
History[edit]
inSSIDer began as a replacement for NetStumbler, a popular Windows Wi-Fi scanner, which had not been actively developed for several years and reputedly did not work with modern 64-bit operating systems or versions of Windows higher than Windows XP. The project was inspired by Charles Putney on The Code Project.
Features[edit]
- New in Version 5.0: channel utilization break down to show device (AP and client) airtime utilization; see connected client devices and info about client such as utilization and signal strength
- Gathers information from wireless card and software
- Helps choose the best wireless channel available
- Wi-Fi network information such as SSID, MAC, vendor, data rate, signal strength, and security
- Graphs signal strength over time
- Shows which Wi-Fi network channels overlap
System requirements[edit]
Windows[edit]
- Version 5.0: MicrosoftWindows 7 or higher
- Version 3.0: MicrosoftWindows XP SP3 or higher
- Version 2.1: MicrosoftWindows XP SP2
- Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 or higher
OS X[edit]
- OS XMountain Lion 10.8 or higher
References[edit]
- ^Major Geeks
- ^https://raw.github.com/metageek-llc/inSSIDer-2/master/README.md
- ^Henry, Alan (November 18, 2008). 'InSSIDer: A Wi-Fi Network Scanner for Today's Wardriver'. PCMag.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
- ^IDG’s 'InfoWorld Names the Winners of the Best of Open Source Software for 2008'Archived 2013-04-01 at the Wayback Machine (press release). IDG.com. August 4, 2008.
External links[edit]
- inSSIDer-2 on GitHub (Apache 2.0 license)