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 ====== Wireless Survey ======
-The **Wireless Survey** function lets you run a scan to detect "nearby" (based on signal strength) Wi-Fi networks. The results show SSID name, signal strength, channel, and other network information. This provides crucial details which help you to decide on which channel to run your FreshTomato device's Wi-Fi network(s).
+This function lets you run a scan to detect WiFi networks nearby/detectable by your router.
-NOTE: While this tool is fully functional, you may find more direct and presentable data using other tools, such as some of the "Wi-Fi scanner" apps available for smartphones. Those apps also provide the advantage of being able to easily move the "scanner" when needed, much more easily than is possible with a fixed router or Access Point.
+The results show:
-For more details about wireless signal information, see the [[:network|Network]] page and the [[:device_list|Device List]] page.\\  \\  \\  \\  [[https://wiki.freshtomato.org/lib/exe/detail.php?id=wireless_survey&media=pasted:20200520-164632.png|{{:pasted:20200520-164632.png}}]]
+  * Date and time the network was last detected
+  * SSID name
+  * BSSID
+  * Relative Signal strength
+  * Signal Quality
+  * Channel (incl. band and sideband width)
+  * Security method in use
+  * Rates (actually 802.11 protocol in use)
+ \\
+This information can help you decide which channels might be optimal for your own WiFi network or just learn about other, "nearby" networks.
+ \\ This tool is fully functional. However, you may find more useful presentable data and convenience using other tools. The WiFi scanner apps available for smartphones are a good example.
+There are several advantages to using an external, portable device:
+  * You can easily move around to help locate where signals are coming from.
+  * Scanning and refreshes are often faster.
+  * Scanning won't interrupt your own router's WiFi signal, allowing you to compare coverage and signal strengths.
+ \\
+For more details about wireless signal information, see the [[:basic-network|Network]] page and the [[:status-devices|Device List]] page.
+ \\
+{{:pasted:20200520-164632.png?771x854}}
+ \\

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