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| ====== Wireless Survey ====== | ====== Wireless Survey ====== | ||
| - | This function lets you run a scan to detect | + | This function lets you run a scan to detect WiFi networks |
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| + | The results show: | ||
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| + | * Date and time the network was last detected | ||
| + | * SSID name | ||
| + | * BSSID | ||
| + | * Relative Signal | ||
| + | * Signal Quality | ||
| + | * Channel (incl. band and sideband width) | ||
| + | * Security method in use | ||
| + | * Rates (actually 802.11 protocol in use) | ||
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| - | NOTE: While this tool is fully functional, | + | This information can help you decide which channels might be optimal |
| - | For more details about wireless signal information, see the [[: | + | \\ 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: |
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| + | * 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' | ||
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| + | For more details about wireless signal information, | ||
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