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WiFiAnalyzer User Manual

Table of Contents

Basic Navigation

Basic Operations

Settings and Customization

WiFiAnalyzer offers several options to customize your experience. These are typically found in the app’s settings menu.

Advanced Settings

Interpreting Wi-Fi Data

This section helps you understand the data presented in WiFiAnalyzer, so you can make informed decisions about your Wi-Fi network.

Signal Strength

Signal strength is measured in dBm (decibels per milliwatt) and typically ranges from -30 to -100.

The closer the value is to 0, the stronger the signal.

Channel Graph

The channel graph visualizes the Wi-Fi channels and the access points on them.

An ideal Wi-Fi setup has your access point on a channel with little to no overlap from other networks. Look for channels that are less crowded to improve your Wi-Fi performance.

Time Graph

This graph shows the signal strength of a selected access point over time. It’s useful for:

Channel Rating

WiFiAnalyzer analyzes the Wi-Fi networks and rates the channels. The rating is based on factors like signal strength, congestion, and interference. Use this rating to choose the best channel for your router. A higher star rating indicates a better channel.

Wi-Fi Bands and Channel Width (HT/VHT)

Vendor/OUI Lookup

The Vendor/OUI (Organizationally Unique Identifier) lookup feature helps you identify the manufacturer of the router or access point. This can be useful for:

The vendor name is displayed next to the access point in the list view.

Estimated Distance

WiFiAnalyzer provides an estimated distance to each access point. This calculation is based on the signal strength and the frequency of the Wi-Fi signal, using the Free-space path loss model.

Keep in mind that this is an estimation. The accuracy can be affected by obstacles like walls, furniture, and other electronic devices. Use it as a general guideline to understand the proximity of different access points.