The tool reports signal strength in dBm and shows access point BSSID/MAC addresses.Has WiFi analyzer feature for tracking signal of WiFi connection and graph over time for troubleshooting or optimizing placement of access points.See first screen shot below, Channel 11 is in 2.4 GHz band and Channel 161 is in 5 GHz band. It can be used for wireless site surveys, wireless discovery, and to connect to wifi networks.WiFi Scanner is an 802.11 wireless scanner and connection manager for Snow Leopard and Lion.WiFi Scanner is a great tool for personal use and for IT professionals. This feature can be used to track down devices by listening for beep frequency instead of watching app screen. The app includes an audio alert (beep) feature that is directly related to RSSI / access point signal strength. WiFi Scanner can also be used a security tool for detecting unauthorized and rogue access points. The tool provides information such signal strength, noise, manufacturer name based on MAC address prefix of device (OUI), and AP channel assignments for WiFi access points. WiFi Scanner is an easy-to-use tool for designing, verifying, and troubleshooting WiFi coverage.

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