Yearly Archives: 2012

Try out the new inSSIDer3 Preview Release.

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Ryan

Many of you may not know the history of inSSIDer and how it came to be created. Work on inSSIDer began back in 2007 when MetaGeek was still a tiny company of four people, and we had just created Wi-Spy … Continue reading →

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Faster Reporting with Eye P.A., Improved Exporting Features.

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Trent

If you haven’t already, download the latest build of MetaGeek’s WLAN packet crunching tool – Eye P.A. You will be excited about some of the changes that MetaGeek implemented because they help you quickly identify and document common wireless problems … Continue reading →

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Wireless Security Basics

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Trent

In this lesson, you’ll learn some of the basics of Wi-Fi security. We’ll also share our recommendation on which type you should choose – eliminating the guesswork and helping you keep your network as secure as possible. WHAT ARE THE … Continue reading →

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Update alert! New Mac software from MetaGeek.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by mark

We know that a lot of Mac users hate booting up Windows, whether in a VM or separate partition. To provide an alternative to the wait times associated with running a virtual machine, we’re pleased to announce updates to our … Continue reading →

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Designing Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz band

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Trent

Today we’re going to compare and contrast the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. By understanding the tradeoffs (like congestion and channel selection) that each Wi-Fi band has, you’re going to be able to ensure the best deployment for your … Continue reading →

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Adjacent Channel Congestion

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Trent

You know why channels 1, 6, and 11 are the best choices for operating your wireless network (this is because 1, 6, and 11 are the only Wi-Fi channels in the 2.4 GHz spectrum that don’t overlap with one another). … Continue reading →

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Channels 1, 6 and 11

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Trent

One of the best things you can do to improve your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network coverage is choosing the proper channel for your wireless router to operate on. But how do you know which channel to choose? Before we get … Continue reading →

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MetaGeek goes to CEDIA 2012

Posted on August 28, 2012 by mark

Just about a year ago, we had our tradeshow booth packed up and were preparing for a flight to Indianapolis for the 2011 CEDIA EXPO. We’d participated in trade shows before, but the CEDIA EXPO was a new one for … Continue reading →

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Eye P.A. version 1.3.2, now with filters!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Trent

In June, we released an update to Eye P.A that gives users the ability to create a live capture using an AirPcap device (read more about live capture). Today, we are excited to announce additional enhancements to the way Eye … Continue reading →

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MetaGeek Spectrum Analysis Just Got Better!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Trent

The developers at MetaGeek have been working on the latest releases of Chanalyzer and Chanalyzer Pro. Below are a few of the new features that we’d like to share with you.   Network Filters Both Chanalyzer and Chanalyzer Pro now … Continue reading →

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