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(Dang, I have NetStumbler on this list! It really DOES need to be updated!) NetSpot Survey/Heatmapper Opens a new window WiFi Analyzer and Surveyor (Android) Opens a new window WiFi Analyzer (Android) Opens a new window I may write up a how-to on this one, because I do believe that wireless tools often offer either too much or too little to make use of in a small business environment. At my old company, I ran into issues with AirMagnet because it would crank out hundresds of pages of data and our PMs and Sales departments would never quote enough billable time to actually go through it all. My issue with AirMagnet and Ekahau are that they often dig way deeper than what I want to use them for. That said, they are significantly less expensive than the flagships like AirMagnet or Ekahau. Regrettably, they do tease you with some Pro features that you can click on but not use. NetSpot's free program, while not quite as delicious as WinFi, does offer quite a bit of information on Channels, Bands and SSIDs. Rzmuda - During my travels, I found a decent alternative for Mac. Used quotes and found the site (for anyone interested) Opens a new window It took me a minute to track them down because Google insists that I meant to type 'WiFi' instead of 'WinFi'. COOL_M_F - You've just earned yourself a 'Best Answer' for making my day.

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