iStumbler displays data about Wi-Fi connections available for you. It shows details for each connection found: name, strength level (graphical and number), noise, channel, frequency, band (GHz) and security status (open, WPA, WEP etc.).
The current iStumbler build requires Mac OS X 10.10 or later. Only the internal AirPort adapter is supported; no USB Wi-Fi adapter. The iStumbler application has a tabbed-GUI. The Wi-Fi tab is. IStumbler is a utility for finding wireless networks and devices with AirPort - or Bluetooth -enabled Macintosh computers. IStumbler was originally based on MacStumbler source code.
This tool may be a good KissMac alternative that helps to check your WiFi quality and strength. Also, it can be useful to detect easily open connections in public places.
Other features includes scanning and data displaying for recent or current connected Bluetooth devices and view their properties.
| Developer(s) | Alf Watt |
|---|---|
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | OS X 10.10 or later |
| License | Nagware |
| Website | http://istumbler.net/ |
iStumbler is a utility for finding wireless networks and devices with AirPort- or Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh computers.
iStumbler was originally based on MacStumbler source code. Its early development focused on detection of open wireless (802.11) networks, but more recent versions support the detection of Bluetoothwireless devices and Bonjournetwork services.
Up to release 99, iStumbler was open-source under a BSD license.[1]
See also[edit]
Istumbler Mac Alternative
- KisMAC – a wireless network discovery tool for Mac OS X.
- WiFi Explorer – a wireless network scanner for Mac OS X.
- Netspot – A Mac OS X tool for wireless networks assessment, scanning and surveys.
External links[edit]
- 'iStumbler'. Freecode.
References[edit]
- ^iStumbler release 99 with source code
