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 [...]
What’s Going On, Apple?
One of the many reasons we enjoy developing for Mac is that during all these years, we've encountered very few bugs in macOS. In other words, from a system [...]
Using External USB Wi-Fi Adapters with WiFi Explorer Pro
For many years we'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 an 802.11 management frame that describes a Wi-Fi network and its capabilities. Access points transmit beacons to announce the network to nearby clients and support functions [...]
Understanding the Scan Modes in WiFi Explorer Pro
Wi-Fi scanning is the process by which a client device or application discovers wireless networks within range of a Wi-Fi adapter. During a scan, the device gathers information about [...]
Using WiFi Explorer’s Annotations in WiFi Signal
WiFi Signal integrates with WiFi Explorer to import and display access point annotations automatically. In WiFi Explorer, annotations assign custom labels to individual access points. You can use them [...]
WiFi Signal 4.0 Demystified
WiFi Signal 4.0 introduces several features for monitoring and troubleshooting Wi-Fi connections, including new tools for tracking association and roaming behavior. The release also includes interface improvements, dark mode [...]
Conversion of Signal Strength in dBm to Percentage in WiFi Explorer
WiFi Explorer, as well as other wireless scanning tools, provides an option to display signal strength in dBm or percentage values. The purpose of this blog is to describe [...]