Wi-Fi Scanner

Wi-Fi Scanner is a fully-featured network utility that can help PC users of all knowledge levels to take a full overview of their wireless network environment, and effortlessly locate all visible wireless networks utilizing 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards and their corresponding information such as real-time metrics, hardware vendor data, achievable transmission rates and much more.



Built from the ground up to provide a wealth of information to any PC enthusiast and technician, this app can be tested by anyone for free during a 10-day TRIAL.

Even though it is focused on providing a large array of tools and services to seasoned PC users, Wi-Fi Scanner is a straightforward tap that even novices can learn to use effectively in minutes.

The tool integrates with available networking hardware and ethernet environment of its PC and can quickly and reliably scan for all Wi-Fi networks, including 2.4 and 5 GHz bands as well as channel widths 20, 40, 80, 160, and 80+80 MHz and all modern security standards for wireless networks (WEP, WPA or WPA2).

In mere seconds, users can get the comprehensive listing of all 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless signals in their environments, with a detailed data dump for each available connection. The collected data can be filtered by specific parameters and managed to the smallest detail.

Seasoned users can use this app to manage wireless connection profiles, overview large corporate networks, and perform a wide array of core business wireless network tasks such as monitoring, planning, security, configuration, and more.



The user interface of the app is a bit crowded but streamlined for showcasing a large number of wireless connections. The main work area consists of three separate modules – Filters (where scanned connections can be isolated by their connection quality, network mode, security, and band), a large Listing screen, and Properties area where each selected connection can be viewed in much greater detail using the help of five sub-tabs (Graphs, 2.4 GHz band, 5 GHz band, Network details, and Advanced detail).

Wi-Fi Scanner is a professional networking tool that can be of great help to anyone who is managing a large number of wireless connections and is specially optimized for large business environments. The app is lightweight and fast, but it is not free. The premium license provides lifetime access to the full suite of its tools, but in its free version, it is accessible only for 10 days during its TRIAL period.

Key Features

• Simple and Fast Wireless Network Search: Quickly find available wireless networks.
• Comprehensive Standards Support: Compatible with 802.11ax and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
• Dual-Band Compatibility: Operates on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands.
• Wide Channel Width Support: Handles 20, 40, 80, 160, and 80+80 MHz channel widths.
• Detailed Network Information Display: Provides in-depth details such as network name (SSID), signal level (RSSI), MAC address (BSSID), signal quality, channel, achievable and maximum data rate, encryption, channel utilization, connected clients, etc.
• Information Elements (IE) Description: Shows a detailed description of information elements.
• Security Standard Detection: Identifies WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security standards for wireless networks.
• WPS Support: Compatible with WPS 1.0 and WPS 2.0.
• Access Point Discovery: Displays device name and model number of access points.
• Signal Level Graphs: Tracks changes in signal level over time with graphical representations.
• Signal Spectrum Mask: Visualizes the signal spectrum mask for each wireless network.
• Customizable Graph Colors: Allows customization of graph colors for any wireless network.
• Filtered Network Lists: Filters detected wireless networks by specified parameters like quality, network mode, security, etc.
• Network Connection: Facilitates connection to detected networks.
• Wi-Fi Radio State Display: Shows the state of Wi-Fi radios (software and hardware).
• Wireless Connection Parameters: Displays detailed wireless connection parameters.
• Connection Statistics: Provides wireless connection statistics in both graph and table formats.
• Connection Profile Management: Manages wireless connection profiles.
• Adapter Management: Connects and disconnects wireless adapters.

FAQ

Can I install Wi-Fi scanner if I don't have administrative privileges?
No. To correctly install Wi-Fi Scanner you must have administrative privileges.

Will it run on my operating system?
The latest version of Wi-Fi Scanner supports the following Windows platforms: Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012R2, Windows 11/10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019.

What limitations are there in an unregistered version?
Well, there are no functional limitations for unregistered versions and you may use Wi-Fi Scanner (during the evaluation period) as a fully registered program but only on one computer in the network. In addition, unregistered versions of Wi-Fi Scanner display nag screens.



System Requirements

To install and run Wi-Fi Scanner, your computer will need the following minimum requirements based on your operating system:

• Administrator privileges are required to install the software
• Super VGA 800 x 600 video adapter
• Wi-Fi adapter (Internal or external)
• Internet access is required to register and receive product updates

PROS

• Fully-featured network utility
• Locates all visible wireless networks
• Real-time metrics and hardware vendor data
• Scans 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
• In-depth network information display
• Signal level graphs

CONS

• Not free, only 10-day trial
• Requires administrative privileges
• Supports only specific Windows versions
• Nag screens in unregistered version
• Lack of official support and updates