submitted 2 years ago by ISungOnce@alien.top to c/homenetworking@selfhosted.forum

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I want to determine which equipment in my home gives off the most signal so that I can determine the best place to put my router. I'd also like to be able to conduct speed tests with it so that I can compare it to what I get to the online speed tests I take.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

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[-] SebzeroNL@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Windows: inssider

[-] koensch57@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

android app wifi analyzer.

[-] ISungOnce@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Do you know the creator? I’m on Iphone

[-] koensch57@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

ios/apple does not allows an app access to the wifi controller in the way is needed to obtain the data.

There is a good reason my advise is: use android app wifi analyser. Steal/loan/borrow an android device. your iphone is not going to help you.

[-] ISungOnce@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I appreciate it! I have a Windows PC, so I’ll use that one for now

[-] koensch57@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

please, use the android app.

[-] ISungOnce@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I do not have an android 😭

[-] 1sh0t1b33r@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Wifi Analyzer

[-] ISungOnce@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Do you know the creator? I’m on iphone

[-] 1sh0t1b33r@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Sorry, didn't know you need this on a phone. Last I checked, there weren't any on the iPhone. Maybe I saw some paid ones, but Wifi Analyzer is free for a laptop or PC with a Wifi card/dongle. There's better options on Anroid.

[-] zhenya00@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Netspot

[-] News8000@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This is what I use.

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