InSSIDer 4 - Windows & Mac Release Notes Version 4.0.4.4 (Windows) Version 4.0.2.11 (Mac) inSSIDer WiFi Helper Download inSSIDer PCI Compliance Download inSSIDer HOME - For use with Windows Vista, 7, 8 Version 3.1.2.1 (December 17th, 2013) - Release Notes inSSIDer for ANDROID - available at the Google Play Store. See your WiFi environment 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,.
Getting Started
The first thing you need to do is create a free account at metageek.com and download inSSIDer for Windows or inSSIDer for Mac. This tutorial will use inSSIDer for Windows, and most functionality is also available in the Mac beta version.
This tutorial may suggest you make changes to your WiFi settings - If you are unsure about where to go to change your WiFi settings our Guide to Change Wireless Router Settings will help you find the settings for popular access points.
Once you have inSSIDer installed, sign in using the account you've just created. The first thing you'll see in inSSIDer is a big table listing all the WiFi networks in your environment.
If you are using WiFi to connect to the Internet your network should be highlighted in yellow and have a big yellow star next to it.
If your network isn't starred, click on the table column labeled 'Signal' to sort the table by signal strength - this will put the strongest signals at the top of the table, which should be the WiFi access points closest to you. Select your network by clicking on its table row - it should now be highlighted in blue. Then click the binoculars icon to view details about your network. If you have more than one WiFi network name (SSID) that's great - this article will focus on one network at a time.
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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.
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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.
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App Pro’s: Works with Windows Vista to Windows 8
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App Con’s: Doesn't list all support file requirements and doesn't auto install those that are missing, Won’t install in Parallels
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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.