inSSIDer

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.

inSSIDer Chanalyzer 4 Chanalyzer Pro
Wi-Fi Networks Graph
Spectrum Data
Unlimited Recordings
Report Builder

Chanalyzer 4

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.

Compatible with:

inSSIDer Chanalyzer 4 Chanalyzer Pro
Wi-Fi Networks Graph
Spectrum Data
Unlimited Recordings
Report Builder

Chanalyzer Pro

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.

Compatible with:

inSSIDer Chanalyzer 4 Chanalyzer Pro
Wi-Fi Networks Graph
Spectrum Data
Unlimited Recordings
Report Builder

Chanalyzer Lab

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.

Compatible with:

Download Chanalyzer Lab

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.

Compatible with:

Download Chanalyzer Lite for Windows

Chanalyzer for Mac

Chanalyzer for Mac is a native OSX application which provides the beautiful displays of the RF spectrum from portable USB Wi-Spy.

Compatible with:

Download Chanalyzer Mac

Eye P.A.

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:

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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.
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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