NetSpot

NetSpot
Developer(s) Etwok LLC
Initial release August 2011 (2011-08) (Mac OS X)
February 2016 (2016-02) (Windows)
Stable release
2.4.623 / September 2015 (2015-09) (Mac OS X)
1.0.0.334 / February 2016 (2016-02) (Windows)
Development status Active
Written in Objective-C
Operating system OS X v.10.6 +,
Windows 7-8-10
Platform x86
Available in English
Type Wireless site survey
License free, or paid
Website www.netspotapp.com

NetSpot is a software tool for wireless network assessment, scanning, and surveys, analyzing Wi-Fi coverage and performance.[1] It runs on Mac OS X 10.6+ and Windows 7-8-10 and supports 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks. NetSpot uses the standard Wi-Fi network adapter and its Airport interface to map radio signal strength and other wireless network parameters, and build reports on that. NetSpot was released in August, 2011[2] and available at MacApp Store.[3]

Functions

NetSpot provides all professional wireless site survey features for Wi-Fi and maps coverage of a living area, office space, buildings, etc.[4] It provides visual data to help analyze radio signal leaks, discover noise sources, map channel use, optimize access point locations. Also, the application can perform Wi-Fi network planning: the data that are collected help to select channels and placements for new hotspots. Survey reports can be generated in PDF format.

Usual uses

Release history

Version Platform Release date Notes and significant changes
1.0.216, Macintosh August 2011
  • Initial public release[11]
1.1.259 Macintosh November 2011
  • Ability to draw a map inside of NetSpot
  • New visualization: Signal to interference ratio[12]
1.2.308 Macintosh December 2011
  • New improved advanced algorithm for APs' location detection
  • Detection of different networks transmitted by the same AP, their signals are ignored when building an interference map
1.3.335 Macintosh July 2012
  • New project wizard
  • OS X Mountain Lion compatibility[13]
2.0 Macintosh October 2012
  • New Wireless Discover Mode
  • Manually relocate APs
  • Pro and Enterprise versions introduced.[14]
2.1 Macintosh May 2013
  • New visualizations: Frequency Band Coverage, PHY Mode (a/b/g/n) Coverage
  • The Scan Interval can be adjusted in Discover mode
  • New Advanced Export to generate customizable PDF reports
  • Frequency data can now be viewed in Discover mode[15]
2.2 Macintosh August 2013
  • Full support of IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard
  • Alternative detailed view of data points indicators
  • OS X 10.9 Mavericks compatibility

See also

References

  1. ↑ Matt Elliott. "Find the dead spots in your Wi-Fi network with NetSpot". Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  2. ↑ MacNN. "NetSpot offers free Wi-Fi network surveying software". Retrieved August 12, 2011.
  3. ↑ Mac App Store. "NetSpot: WiFi survey & wireless scanner".
  4. ↑ "NetSpot: WiFi Site Survey for the Rest of Us".
  5. ↑ "Create a WiFi signal strength map with NetSpot for Mac :: by Techerator".
  6. ↑ "NetSpot helps you optimize your Wi-Fi networks :: by Macworld". 2011-11-29.
  7. ↑ "Trouble-shoot your WiFi network with NetSpot :: by Dr. Macenstein".
  8. ↑ "Mac-NZ review :: NetSpot WiFi visualisation software".
  9. ↑ "Diagnose Wi-Fi Signal Problems With NetSpot :: Lifehacker".
  10. ↑ "Analyze Wireless Network Coverage In Mac With NetSpot Survey Software :: by Addictivetips".
  11. ↑ "NetSpot – The only Native Wireless Site Survey Software for Mac".
  12. ↑ "NetSpot 1.1 - new version of Wi-Fi mapping software for Mac".
  13. ↑ "NetSpot 1.3 release notes: what's new, what's hot in this update". 2012-07-03.
  14. ↑ "How To use your Mac to survey your home or office Wi-Fi network". 2012-10-19.
  15. ↑ "NetSpot 2.1 Release Notes: What's New in Version 2.1?". 2012-05-24.
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