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    Network Monitoring Software Recommendation

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Woodking, Aug 24, 2018.

  1. Woodking

    Woodking Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone have any recommendations about a software tool to monitor the wireless networks nearby and help to choose which wireless channel to use etc?

    I have a Netgear router, (D6400) and there seems to be a software tool they make but its for Android only, not for use in Windows for some reason.

    I've tried switching channels 1/6/11 on the 2.4GHZ band but every now and then something pops on - I think a neighbour turns on their router and wireless extender and I get poor connection quality until I swap channels. It even happens when my router wireless channel is set to auto, I'd just like to figure out whats happening and find a workaround.

    Appreciate any pointers, thanks.
     
  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    This is a great tool: https://lizardsystems.com/wi-fi-scanner/

    It's free for personal use but you will have to register and they will send you an activation key to that e-mail.
    They do not send any spam though at least not that I have noticed.
     
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    Woodking Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you @downloads I'll take a look at that, and see if I can find out whats happening. Appreciate the reply.
     
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    yrekabakery Notebook Virtuoso

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