There are many different open source licenses but they all must comply with the Open Source Definition - in brief: the software can be freely used, modified and shared. Programs released under this license can be used at no cost for both personal and commercial purposes. Open Source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify or enhance. Freeware products can be used free of charge for both personal and professional (commercial use). Requires 64-bit processor.įreeware programs can be downloaded used free of charge and without any time limitations. Runs in macOS 10.7 or higher (requires a built-in Wi-Fi adapter).Export metrics and network details to CSV file format.Save results for later review and analysis.Editable column for labels or annotations.Customizable colors for easily tracking particular networks.
Device name discovery of access points (if available).Detailed description of information elements (IE) advertised by the access point for advanced troubleshooting.Accurate conversion from dBm to percentage (%) for easier analysis and optimization.Signal quality estimations based on signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands as well as 20, 40, 80 and 160 MHz channels.Works with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless networks.Graphical visualization of the wifi environment.It supports 802.11b/g/n networks in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, as well as 802.11a/n/ac in the 5 GHz frequency band. Information includes network name (SSID), BSSID, vendor, channel, band, security configuration, supported data rates, and much more. It gathers configuration and capability information about all the networks it discovers and presents it on an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface. WiFi Explorer is a Mac utility that allows you to scan, monitor, and troubleshoot wireless networks.