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Windows Security : Free WiFi Monitor Gadget for Windows Vista
Posted by Max on 2007/11/29 12:59:39 (4716 reads)
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Xirrus, Inc., announced availability of the first in a series of free computer desktop tools for WiFi users. The Xirrus WiFi Monitor gadget for Windows Vista provides at a glance access to useful real-time information about WiFi adapters, connections, and the surrounding environment.

Gadgets are simple, mini-applications that run on Windows Vista desktops and provide easy access to commonly used information and tools - other operating system environments provide similar utilities. The WiFi Monitor gadget offers value to both end users and IT managers deploying and operating WiFi.

The WiFi Monitor gadget is useful for a number of practical applications, including:
  • Display laptop WiFi settings
  • Search for local WiFi networks
  • Verify WiFi coverage (simple site survey)
  • Verify AP settings
  • Detect rogue APs
  • Aiming WiFi antennas
Features of the gadget include:
  • At-a-glance graphical view of available WiFi networks and relative distance
  • Display of WiFi adapter IP and MAC addresses
  • Current connection signal strength with 5 minute history
  • Detailed WiFi network settings - SSID, channel, security, etc.
  • Support for multiple adapters
The WiFi Monitor gadget for Windows Vista is the first in a series of similar WiFi tools to be made available from Xirrus. Upcoming versions will support additional operating systems, including Linux and Mac OS X.

The Xirrus WiFi Monitor gadget is available as a free download from the Xirrus website on the Cool Tools page at http://www.xirrus.com/library/wifitools.html




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