[mdlug] WiFi signal and channel # scanner utilities was....(Re: mdlug Digest, Vol 162, Issue 13)

[Gib]

I use a cell phone app called WIFI Overview 360.

On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 2:17 PM Carl T. Miller <carl at carltm.com> wrote:
>
>  From my experience there are two factors that can
> affect wifi performance which can be easily managed.
> While they can be performed using Linux with the
> NetworkManager, it is easier to use a smart phone
> with a wifi app.
>
> First is the choice of frequencies.  Frequencies 1, 6,
> and 11 are the best to use.  Find which one has the
> least usage in your area and select that.
>
> Second is the physical setting, which is easier to check
> with something very portable.  What you want to do is
> check the signal strength at all the locations where
> you need a good signal.  Thick walls, microwave ovens,
> wireless phones (not cell phones) and metal objects
> need to be considered.  Put your access point at a
> test spot, then walk around using the wifi monitor to
> see you get an acceptable signal everywhere.  If not,
> either try another location, or consider getting a
> wifi relay device.
>
> Any questions?
>
> c
>
>
> On 4/24/20 12:06 PM, sharan kalwani wrote:
> > hello fellow MD LUG:
> > I plan to do a bit of re-arranging this weekend of the computer and network resources layout etcI seem to recall there are a number of useful Linux/windows/mac/Apple iPad/iPhone based utilities out there.Can folks provide suggestions for the best ones which do a good job of display the channel #s and signals, so I can optimize?Many thanks in advance!
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> > Sharan
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