The labels can be toggled on/off from the graphs settings menu.

Above each curve is the name of the network it corresponds to. The shape is for indication only as the actual shape can vary depending on protocol used. To choose the best channel for your wifi device, see how much overlap there is with other nearby wireless access points (WAPs), and choose a channel where your WAP will stand out better.Įach WAP is represented with a curve covering the 22 MHz band and falling of by 30 db at the edges. Note that Channels 12 to 14 can only be used in some countries for wifi networks, therefore generally its best to stick to channels 1 to 11. Channels 1,6,11 and 14 will not overlap and will normally represent theīest arrangement. Therefore channels can overlap and interfere with the effectiveness of each other. Each channel is 22 MHz wide,īut they are placed just 5 MHz apart (with the exception of channel 14 which isġ2 MHz higher than channel 13). This screen is shows a graphical representation of the discovered wifi networks over the 2.4 to 2.5 GHz wifi band. Use the Meter screen to see how the signal strength varies from room to room and to identify a suitable location to put your WAP. Pinching on the graph will change the y-axis scale. When not in autoscale mode, touching and dragging up or down will pan the y-axis up or down. Tapping the settings button on the top right of the graph will bring up a menu allowing the graph speed to be changed, auto-scaling toggled on/off, or the graph cleared.

The graph at the lower part of the meter screen shows how the RSSI signal changes over time.

The central section of the meter screen contains more details of the currently connected device: its name, Mac address, Link Speed, Frequency, Channel and the IP address that your device is connected as on this network. The maximum, minimum and average values are also shown in dBm below the gauge, along with the time that it has been averaging. The gauge will show the current reading with a red needle and the maximum and minimums with blue needles. Strength Indication (RSSI) is given in dBm. This screen shows the strength of the signal for the currently connected network. The screen is selected from the buttons at the bottom of the app. The analyser has 4 separate screens: Meter, Channel, Graph and List. This wifi analyser app can be used to help find the best location for your wifi device, or help you decide which channel to use.

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