inSSIDer
The Wi-Fi Scanner that shows you the whole picture.
Overview
inSSIDer by MetaGeek is a popular Wi-Fi scanning application that allows users to see their wireless environment. It displays information about nearby Wi-Fi networks, including their SSID, MAC address, signal strength, channel, and security settings. This visualization helps users choose the best channel for their own network to avoid interference and optimize performance. It's a valuable first-step tool for reconnaissance in a security audit.
✨ Key Features
- Scans for nearby 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks
- Graphs signal strength over time
- Visualizes channel usage and overlap
- Provides details on security settings (WPA, WPA2, etc.)
- Calculates a 'Link Score' to rate Wi-Fi quality
- Filters and sorts networks by various criteria
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Very user-friendly interface
- Excellent data visualization for channel planning
- Integration with Wi-Spy for full spectrum analysis
Unique Value: Makes complex Wi-Fi data easy to understand through a clean, visual interface, empowering users to quickly troubleshoot and optimize their wireless networks.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Identifying a crowded Wi-Fi channel and moving an AP to a less congested one.
- Getting a quick overview of all visible networks in an area.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Packet capture and deep protocol analysis
- Active attacks or password cracking
- Enterprise-scale site surveys
🏆 Alternatives
Simpler and more user-friendly than Kismet or Acrylic's professional version, making it ideal for quick analysis and non-specialists, but less powerful for deep security audits.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
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