inSSIDer
- Version 2.1.1.13 (February, 2012) – Release Notes – Download
- Version 2.0.7.0126 Download the previous version.
inSSIDer is the best free Wi-Fi network scanner for Windows 7, Vista and XP. Because NetStumbler doesn’t work well with Vista and 64-bit XP, we built an open-source Wi-Fi network scanner designed to work on all current generations of the Windows operating system. inSSIDer has been reviewed by Lifehacker and Tekzilla and has been downloaded over 1.5 million times.
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Chanalyzer 4
- Version 4.1.5.1121 (November 28, 2011) – Release Notes – Download
- Version 4.1.4.1108 Download the previous version.
Chanalyzer 4 is the default spectrum analysis software for Wi-Spy 2.4x and Wi-Spy DBx. It tracks the real-time RF activity in different visualizations allowing you to analyze smarter, quicker. Chanalyzer 4 records the data and can playback a recording of any length. Chanalyzer merges the Wi-Spy and Wi-Fi data to create easy-to-read graphs showing activity from Wi-Fi, cordless phones, microwave ovens and any other RF transmitters in your environment.
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Chanalyzer Pro
- Version 1.1.6.1121 (November 28, 2011) – Release Notes – Download
- Version 1.1.5.1108 Download the previous version.
Enjoy the satisfaction of a nearly perfect WLAN implementation with Chanalyzer Pro spectrum analysis software. Chanalyzer Pro identifies devices in the spectrum, helps you track them down, and produces customizable Wi-Fi reports. Chanalyzer Pro takes the Popular Science nominated “Must-Have Product” Wi-Spy to the professional world of Wi-Fi.
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Chanalyzer Lab
- Version 1.2.2.1121 (November 28, 2011) – Release Notes – Download
- Version 1.2.1.1108 Download the previous version.
The hardware configuration panel allows the user to zoom in on specific frequency ranges, specify step size, control dwel time and adjust resolution bandwidth for optimal visualization. Configurations can be saved to be implemented in future sessions for quick and easy set up.
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Chanalyzer Lite
- Version 2.0.6.0407 (April 7, 2011) – Download
Chanalyzer Lite is the kid brother of MetaGeek’s Chanalyzer 4. This tool primarily supports the Wi-Spy 2.4i, but you can plug any flavor of Wi-Spy in. Chanalyzer Lite merges the Wi-Spy data with Wi-Fi information collected from your laptop’s Wi-Fi card to create easy-to-read graphs showing activity from Wi-Fi, cordless phones, microwave ovens and any other RF transmitters in your area.
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Chanalyzer for Mac
- Version 1.2.2 (November 15, 2011) – Release Notes – Download
Chanalyzer for Mac is a native OSX application which provides the beautiful displays of the RF spectrum from portable USB Wi-Spy.
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Eye P.A.
- Version 1.0.1.46 (April 18th, 2012) – Download
- Version 1.0.0.23 Download the previous version.
Eye P.A. is a wireless network data visualization tool. It sorts and displays data that has been captured in a .pcap file in order to make it easy for you to troubleshoot problems with your wireless network.
Compatible with .pcaps created from the following:
- AirpCap Nx
- Mac OS X Lion
- Linux
VisiWave
VisiWave Site Survey is a complete 802.11a/b/g/n site surveying solution. Collect survey data using a standard wireless adapter and VisiWave will draw signal coverage on the map.
Visit the product page to download
SpecTools
Spectrum-Tools is a set of utilities for using the Wi-Spy USB spectrum analyzer hardware from Metageek LLC. They include userspace drivers for the hardware (implemented via libusb), a graphing UI built on GTK/Cairo, network servers for remote devices, and simple utilities for developing additional tools.
Visit the Spectools page
Eakiu
EaKiu for OSX and EaKiu Remote for iPhone are Wireless Spectrum Analyzer software tools designed to work with the MetaGeek Wi-Spy series of wireless USB hardware spectrum analyzers.
Visit the Eakiu Page





