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This function lets you run a scan to detect WiFi networks nearby/ | This function lets you run a scan to detect WiFi networks nearby/ | ||
- | The results show | + | The results show: |
* Date and time the network was last detected | * Date and time the network was last detected | ||
* SSID name | * SSID name | ||
* BSSID | * BSSID | ||
- | * (Relative) Signal strength | + | * Relative Signal strength |
* Signal Quality | * Signal Quality | ||
* Channel (incl. band and sideband width) | * Channel (incl. band and sideband width) | ||
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* Rates (actually 802.11 protocol 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. | + | \\ |
- | \\ 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 [[:network|Network]] page and 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. |
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+ | 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 | ||
+ | * Scanning won't interrupt your own router' | ||
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- | {{: | + | For more details about wireless signal information, |
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