![]() Wireless information SSID, BSSID, Channel, Signal level, and Network Mode is displayed on the left. Connection The Connection window displays detailed information about the current Wi-Fi connection. This will expand the Radar to full size with up to 10 network names displayed. The Radar display can be expanded to large size by selecting Radar from the Layout section of the menu. A total of 4 network names are displayed, with additional non-labeled dots indicating other networks. By default, the size of the Radar is small and placed in the upper left hand corner of the application face. As the signal strength changes for a particular network, the name and dot will move towards the center of the Radar (stronger) or further away (weaker). The orientation of networks around the circle does not indicate actual angle of location, but names are spread for readability. The names of the networks and a corresponding dot are displayed in a circular display with their relative distance from the center of the radar based on the strength of their Wi-Fi signal. Radar The Radar displays a dynamic view of the Wi-Fi networks (SSIDs) in the local area. Customized views can be created by dragging the separators between windows to resize them, or selecting the icon in the upper left of each window to collapse/expand it. For example by selecting Radar, History, or Networks, only that particular window is shown. ![]() The following sections describe the different functions of the application and their usage.ģ Layouts The layout of the 4 windows within the application can be changed via the options in the Layout section of the menu. A menu ribbon at the top displays a number of options to control the operation of the application. Start the Wi-Fi Inspector by double clicking the application icon on the desktop: Operation The Wi-Fi Inspector is laid out in 4 tiled windows, each displaying different real-time information about the current Wi-Fi environment. The application will install an icon on your desktop. Double click on the Wi-Fi Inspector executable file to install, then follow the installer s instructions. Find the Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector, then select Change/Remove and follow the instructions. If a previous version of the Wi-Fi Inspector was installed on the system, uninstall it first by opening the Windows Control Panel, then selecting Add/Remove Programs. ![]() Download the Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector executable from the Wi-Fi Tools section of the Xirrus web site at 2. If it is not present, download and install from: Installation 1. To check if it is installed, go to Control Panel Add/Remove Programs and look for Microsoft.NET Framework. If you do not have the Flash Player installed, it can be downloaded from: 4. ![]() Adobe Flash Player for running Speed Test. Wi-Fi adapter, either built-in or external 3. Miscellaneous bug fixes Requirements Installation and operation of the Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector requires the following: 1. Export of Wi-Fi networks to a.csv file 2. Applications The Wi-Fi Inspector can be used for a number of practical applications, including: Searching for Wi-Fi networks Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity issues Verifying Wi-Fi coverage (site survey) Managing a laptop s Wi-Fi connection Locating Wi-Fi devices Detecting rogue APs Verifying AP settings Aiming Wi-Fi antennas Wi-Fi EducationĢ Features Dynamic radar view displaying local Wi-Fi network names and relative distance Detailed information table of all local Wi-Fi networks Display of laptop s Wi-Fi connection details and most important network addresses Network connection, quality, and speed tests for troubleshooting Wi-Fi connections Real-time graph of signal strength of one or more Wi-Fi networks with 8 minute history Locate mode for tracking Wi-Fi network signal strength, including audible beep Export Wi-Fi networks to.csv file Directly Connect/Disconnect to Wi-Fi networks Option to Enable/Disable Wi-Fi adapter (Windows 7 and Vista only) Integrated glossary of Wi-Fi terms What s New New in the 1.1 release (May 31, 2010): 1. It provides a useful tool for anyone deploying and operating Wi-Fi. Operating as a standalone application for Windows 7, Vista, or XP, the Wi-Fi Inspector provides detailed information about available Wi-Fi networks, management of a laptop s Wi-Fi connection, and tools to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity issues. 1 Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector User s Guide Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector User s Guide Version Description The Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector is a full-featured utility for monitoring Wi-Fi networks and managing the Wi-Fi operation of a laptop.
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