Column profiles in WiFi Explorer Pro 3
One of the useful features you can find in WiFi Explorer Pro 3 is custom column profiles. You can use profiles to define and display different sets of columns for [...]
The new WiFi Explorer Pro 3
We are happy to announce the new WiFi Explorer Pro 3. We worked really hard behind the scenes to bring the app up-to-date with the latest enhancements in macOS [...]
Using the WLAN Pi to scan for networks in WiFi Explorer Pro
The WLAN Pi is a device designed for assessing, testing, and troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks. It's a small computer based on the NanoPi Neo2 board that is pre-loaded with a [...]
Using external USB Wi-Fi adapters with WiFi Explorer Pro
For many years I've been asked to provide support for external USB Wi-Fi adapters in WiFi Explorer. Many of these adapters are either not compatible with macOS or require [...]
A practical introduction to Dynamic Frequency Selection
Have you ever wondered why certain channels in the 5 GHz band, more specifically in the 5.25-5.35 GHz (UNII-2) and 5.47-5.725 GHz (UNII-2e) frequency bands are (almost) never in [...]
Importing scan results from AirPort Utility into WiFi Explorer Pro
Apple’s AirPort Utility for iOS includes a Wi-Fi scanner you can use to scan for nearby networks from your iPhone or iPad. Scan results are presented as a list [...]
Honey, I shrunk the beacon interval!
A beacon is a type of management frame in 802.11 networks that describes the network and its capabilities. Beacon frames are transmitted by access points to announce the presence [...]
Understanding the scan modes in WiFi Explorer Pro
Wi-Fi scanning is one of the basic functions in a wireless network. It is the mechanism by which a client device (e.g. computer) or an application discovers the wireless [...]
Using WiFi Explorer’s annotations in WiFi Signal
WiFi Signal offers a simple integration with WiFi Explorer that allows it to automatically import and display annotations. Annotations in WiFi Explorer are used for assigning custom labels to [...]
WiFi Signal 4.0 demystified
The latest version of WiFi Signal brings a new set of features that most users will find useful for monitoring and troubleshooting certain aspects of their Wi-Fi network, such [...]
