SignalMonitoring
WiFi Monitor - Description
About the app
WiFi Monitor is a powerful tool for analyzing the state of WiFi networks: signal strength, frequency, channels, connection speed, etc.
Monitoring start and stop
Measurements of Wi-Fi networks parameters are performed by background service. It can be started or stopped by clicking on the button in the top bar of the application. An icon appears in the notification area when background service is on.
User interface
The user interface consists of the following sections: Connection, Networks, Channels, Strength, Speed, Scan. Switching between sections is performed by clicking on the tabs or swiping left and right.
Connection tab
The first tab displays the connection status and details of the connected Wi‑Fi network. The Status section shows a visual path from your device through the gateway to the internet. The Connected network section lists SSID, BSSID, manufacturer of the access point, Wi‑Fi standard (e.g. 802.11a/b/g), channel number, frequency, and channel width. The section also provides RSSI (signal strength in dBm), and security protocols. The Speed section shows the current speed of the Wi‑Fi connection and the possible maximum speed of the link. The Internet Provider section displays information about the provider that provides access to the internet. The Ping section contains values of latency (ping) for the gateway and host in the internet network. The Network Configuration section contains data about the internal IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS servers.
Networks tab
Networks tab displays all available Wi‑Fi networks and their parameters. The networks list can be short or detailed depending on the app's preferences. If a Wi‑Fi network is built on several access points then data about all its parts is grouped together. The list can be sorted by access point name (SSID), signal strength (RSSI) or channel number. There is an ability to filter networks by access point name, band or network technology. By clicking on an item in the list, a dialog with detailed information about the Wi-Fi network opens.
Channels tab
Charts on this tab show the spectrum of network signals and help to estimate mutual impact of networks on neighboring channels. The X-axis displays the channel number, the Y-axis displays the signal strength in dBm. There is an ability to select Wi-Fi band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz or 6 GHz). Access points can be filtered by name or security technology. Charts can be zoomed using the pinch‑to‑zoom gesture with two fingers.
Strength tab
Strength chart shows the changes of strength level of available Wi‑Fi networks. The X-axis displays time, the Y-axis displays signal strength in dBm. Under the chart is a list of access points. By clicking on an item in this list, you can control the display of network data on the chart. Access points can be filtered by name, band or security technology. The chart can be zoomed using the pinch‑to‑zoom gesture with two fingers. The data is updated every second.
Speed tab
Speed chart displays the changes of uplink and downlink speed of a Wi‑Fi connection. The X-axis displays time, the Y-axis displays speed in Mbps. Under the chart is a list of access points. By clicking on an item in this list, you can control the display of network data on the chart. Access points can be filtered by name, band or security technology. The chart can be zoomed using the pinch‑to‑zoom gesture with two fingers. The data is updated every second.
Features tab
Features section provides information about the capabilities of the device for working with Wi-Fi networks: supported bands, standards and technologies.
Network scanning
Network scanning section provides information about devices located in the same network. Scanning starts by clicking the button in the lower right corner of the screen. To start scanning, the device must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. The list of found devices shows their address and type. Due to increasing privacy settings in the latest versions of Android, MAC addresses and manufacturer information may not be displayed.
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