NetSpot explained

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 11. Netspot supports 802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks and 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]

Functions

NetSpot provides all professional wireless site survey features for Wi-Fi and maps coverage of a living area, office space, buildings, etc.^[3] It provides visual data to help analyze radio signal leaks, discover noise sources, map channel use, optimize access point locations. The application can also 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

• Mapping Wi-Fi
• Mapping Wi-Fi signal strength^[4]
• Optimizing networks^[5]
• Trouble-shooting networks^[6]
• Visualizing wireless networks^[7]
• Diagnosing signal problems^[8]
• Analyzing wireless network coverage^[9]

See also

• iStumbler – an open-source utility to find wireless networks and devices in Mac OS X
• KisMAC – a wireless network discovery tool for Mac OS X
• WiFi Explorer – a wireless network scanner for Mac OS X

Notes and References

1. Web site: Find the dead spots in your Wi-Fi network with NetSpot . Matt Elliott. December 21, 2015.
2. Web site: NetSpot offers free Wi-Fi network surveying software . August 12, 2011. August 12, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20160905142654/http://www.macnn.com/articles/11/08/12/uses.standard.on.board.equipment/. September 5, 2016. dead.
3. Web site: NetSpot: WiFi Site Survey for the Rest of Us. February 3, 2012. NetSpot: WiFi Site Survey for the Rest of Us « Mac.AppStorm. Reich. Matt. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032317/https://mac.appstorm.net/reviews/utilities/netspot-wifi-site-survey-for-the-rest-of-us/. December 1, 2017. dead.
4. Web site: Create a WiFi signal strength map with NetSpot for Mac :: by Techerator. 5 January 2012.
5. Web site: NetSpot helps you optimize your Wi-Fi networks :: by Macworld . 2011-11-29.
6. Web site: Trouble-shoot your WiFi network with NetSpot : by Dr. Macenstein. Macenstein. 24 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203152624/https://www.macenstein.com/default/2011/10/trouble-shoot-your-wifi-network-with-netspot/. 3 February 2023. dead.
7. Web site: NetSpot WiFi visualisation software. 26 September 2011. mac-nz. Webster. Mark. https://web.archive.org/web/20120409092831/http://www.mac-nz.com/reviews/netspot.html. 9 April 2012. dead.
8. Web site: Diagnose Wi-Fi Signal Problems With NetSpot :: Lifehacker. 2 December 2011.
9. Web site: Analyze Wireless Network Coverage In Mac With NetSpot Survey Software :: by Addictivetips. 16 August 2011.