Net spot

 

NetSpot

A versatile software used for wireless network assessment, scanning and survey of Wi-fi. It runs on Linux, Mac OS and Windows. NetSpot supports 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 builds reports on that.

 Features:

Live Data

AP Details

Real-time Charts

Augments Surveys

2.4, 5 and 6GHz Bands

Compare APs

CSV Export

Network Search

Multi-level Projects

Visualizations

 Zone Variations

Wi-Fi Troubleshooting

Hybrid surveys

Data Export

Multiple router options

Visualization

Export to a file

  

Netspot’s heat map identifies areas of weak signal strength, optimizes access point placement, and makes informed decisions about how to improve Wi-fi network along with Wi-fi coverage. It helps in fast analysis. 


The above images shows the available networks nearby and their information such as BSSID(Basic Service Set Identifier), if they have any Alias, Signal Graph, their respective frequencies, channel width and their band and security, etc.

The above image shows the details of a selected network.

The image presents the signal strength in the form of a graph. Wi-fi signal strength is an important factor in metering reliability and speed of your wireless connection. Poor wireless network signal strength can result in a frustratingly slow and unreliable Internet connection. A signal strength of >-50 dBm is excellent however <-70 dBm shows extremely poor quality. 

 

The above figure shows the survey of the network. (Already present, was not able to create one as it required upgrade to a paid version.)

 

This represents the planning part of the network.(Already present, was not able to create one as it required upgrade to a paid version.)

 


This image shows the details of the network when clicked or hovered in it.

Some alternate tools for NetSpot are:

Tools

Operating System

Features

Wifi Analyzer- farproc

Windows(laptop, tablet or phone)

Graphical network representation, channel graphs, signal strength visualization, interference detection, AP list sorting.

Vistumbler

Windows

Scans Wi-Fi networks, GPS integration, signal strength graphs, customizable plugins.

Wifi Analyzer-VREM

Android

Graphical network representation, channel graphs, data export, real-time signal meter.

Kismet

Linux, Windows & MacOS

Passive scanning, packet capture, alerts, web-based interface.

NetStumbler

Windows

Wi-Fi scanning, GPS mapping, signal strength graph, basic troubleshooting.

Linux Wifi Hotspot

Linux

Creates hotspots, configuration options, bandwidth control.

Acrylic Wifi

Windows

Network scanning, real-time monitoring, troubleshooting tools, spectrum analyzer.

Network Miner

Windows

Packet analysis, file extraction, forensic capabilities, user-friendly interface.

Homedale

Windows

Wi-Fi scanning, map visualization, signal strength graphs, data export.

WifiMap-free passwords

iOS

Network scanning, open network finder, speed test, password database.


Note: This blog post is for educational purposes only. Always obtain proper authorization before testing systems. Unauthorized access is illegal and punishable by law. Use the knowledge gained responsibly and ethically to improve network posture.

Contributors:

1. Komal Desodhia, 3nd year, B.Tech. CSE, IIIT PUNE.

2. Dr. Nitesh K Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE, NIT Raipur.

3. Dr. Bhupendra Singh, Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE, IIIT Pune.


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