Wifiner is a specialized WiFi analyzer app designed to help users optimize and troubleshoot their WiFi networks with ease. Here’s an overview of what the product does and its key features:
Purpose and Functionality
Wifiner is tailored for users who need a lighter and simpler tool to survey and optimize their WiFi networks, particularly compared to more comprehensive tools like NetSpot. It is designed to scan your WiFi network, providing detailed information to help identify and fix issues such as “dead” zones and areas of weak coverage.Key Features
Network Scanning and Visualization
- Wifiner creates interactive, color-coded heatmaps to visualize your WiFi coverage. This feature helps in identifying areas with weak signal strength and “dead” zones, allowing you to plan and optimize your network layout effectively.
Support for Various Environments
- The app supports different area types, ranging from small apartments to large venues like stadiums, making it versatile for various use cases.
Real-Time Measurements
- Wifiner offers real-time measurements of upload and download speeds, providing immediate feedback on your network’s performance.
WiFi Troubleshooting
- The app includes tools for WiFi troubleshooting, helping you to detect and resolve issues related to network interference and signal strength.
Frequency and Channel Support
- Wifiner supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, as well as various channel widths (20, 40, 80, and 160 MHz), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of WiFi standards, including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac networks. It also supports mesh networks.
Heatmap Export
- Users can export the heatmaps generated by Wifiner, which is useful for further analysis or for sharing with others.
Visualizations
- The app offers 11 different types of visualizations, allowing users to compare various parameters affecting their network and plan improvements accordingly.