Viewing Wireless Networks With A WiFi Router?

slipd · 24 Jan 2006 at 07:41

Hi guys,

Are there any freeware or very cheap apps. out there that allow you to view wireless networks (SSID, Channel etc?) in your area through your router as opposed to doing it through a USB dongle etc?

I know there’s a network/s near me using the same channel atm, and I think it’s causing me a few wireless problems

The USB dongles I use on my network are mostly out of range to see all of the networks, but I’m at the front of the house so I should have a better chance of seeing everyone that’s near me :rolleyes:

Cheers,

SW.

ArmoVanBuuren · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:40

Retina Wireless Network Security Scanner you have to purchase it but it is a good app for testing what wireless networks are around.

Lummux · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:45

Or NetStumbler is a good free one.

tolien · 24 Jan 2006 at 11:46

There might be an option within your router's web interface. Can't see software hooking into the router's wireless hardware...

Skilldibop · 24 Jan 2006 at 15:32

Obvious point.....if your Wifi adapters cant pick it up, it's not interfering with them. If they can see your network and no others either the SID broadcasts are off or there are no other networks in range. You might wanna look at other sources of interference.
Or just be a rebel and change YOUR cahnnel.

slipd · 24 Jan 2006 at 20:08

Thanks for the suggestions guys, but they only scan through NICS? As tolien says

I'm going to try a different channel I think?

Cheers,

SW.