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    Wifi software ?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by aardvark2zz, Dec 30, 2005.

  1. aardvark2zz

    aardvark2zz Newbie

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    Can someone recommend software that will give more detailed information about wifi signal strength of numerous surrounding wifi nodes; and other info too.

    Thanks
     
    aardvark2zz, Dec 30, 2005
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  2. alexjl

    alexjl Notebook Consultant

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    http://www.netstumbler.com/downloads/

    It's a pretty cool app. Says that it doesnt support my nic, but it seems to work for me :)

    It's pretty cool driving to work and seeing just how many hot spot are near, the odd SIDD names people pick and just how many n00bs have a full blown open AP.
     
    alexjl, Dec 30, 2005
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I've used this too, solid program. And it's free.
     
    Brian, Dec 30, 2005
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