Summary: We couldn’t do our work without the valuable apps used in the Windows operating system. That’s what we’ll discuss in this episode. Wi-Fi apps for Windows.<br> This episode is brought to you by<br> <a href="http://www.metageek.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><br> Here are the Wi-Fi apps for Windows that Rowell and I use regularly when we are working at client sites or for any other Wi-Fi project. We certainly have our favorite apps and there are some we use on special cases but take a look at the list below and let us know what you think in the comments.<br> Metageek Chanalyzer<br> <br> Spectrum Analysis software (For more, listen to CTS066, CTS039, CTS073)<br> <br> Required a piece of hardware to feed spectrum information to the software<br> <br> Wi-Fi Spy dBx<br> Cisco CleanAir AP (much better resolution)<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Simple and user friendly interface<br> <br> Different views<br> <br> Waterfall view<br> Current spectrum view<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Ability to record spectrum analysis<br> Can scan both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands at the same time (if proper adapter is used)<br> Built-in Wi-Fi network scanner<br> Present channel utilization<br> <a href="http://www.metageek.com/products/wi-spy/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Link to Chanalyzer</a><br> <br> <br> Metageek Eye P.A.<br> <br> A different way to analyze a Wi-Fi network<br> <br> Very visual<br> <br> <br> Ability to capture packets (if proper Wi-Fi adapter is used – Airpcap Nx) and display different valuable statistics<br> <br> How much the airtime is used? By who? You will see how much your neighbours affect you!<br> Compare size of packets with amount of data transfered. Helps to visualize that Wi-Fi generate tons of management traffic<br> <br> <br> Ability to import packet capture taken from other programs (Wireshark, AirTool, CommView…)<br> Ability to see the packets<br> <br> With filter capabilities<br> <br> <br> Great to visualize issue and present to customers<br> Geat to gather statistics on how a Wi-Fi network is performing<br> Side note: Great tool to use to learn more about Wi-Fi<br> <a href="http://www.metageek.com/products/eye-pa/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Link to Metageek Eye P.A.</a><br> <br> <br> Ekahau Site Survey<br> <br> Swiss Army knife of Wi-Fi (for more listen to CTS069, CTS009)<br> <br> Site Survey tool (Design, validation, troubleshooting)<br> Wi-Fi scanner<br> Spectrum Analyzer<br> <br> <br> Complete solution meeting the needs of Wi-Fi Engineers<br> Updated on a regular basis<br> Take advantage of the Wi-Fi community to improve the tool (#ESSRequest)<br> Reference in terms of Wi-Fi design and site survey tool today<br> <br> <br> Looks way way way better than AirMagnet<br> <br> Complete set of features<br> <br> 3D Wi-Fi design<br> Reporting and Reporting customization<br> Spectrum Analyzer<br> macOS version (beta)<br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.ekahau.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Link to Ekahau Site Survey</a><br> <br> <br> Metageek InSSIDer Office<br> <br> Wireless network scanner<br> See what channels are used by other networks<br> RSSI<br> Data rates<br> Protocol<br> Plug in WiSpy dBx for Chanalyzer lite<br> * <a href="http://www.metageek.com/products/inssider/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Link To Metageek InSSIDer Office</a><br> <br> <br> Savvius Omnipeek<br> <br> Heavy Duty Network Analyzer<br> <br> Use to troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks<br> <br> <br> Capture packets and provide insight on the quality of the network (more than just Wi-Fi)<br> Ability to drill down into the packets <br> Ability to use multiple adapters to captures on multiple channels to analyzer things like roaming behaviours<br>
