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marcosoul's avatar
marcosoul
Guide
Jan 10, 2018

Choosing the best channels

Anyone have any recommendations on how I can pick the best 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz channels? Is there free software that I can use in either Windows or Mac?

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3 Replies

  • martyfp's avatar
    martyfp
    Luminary
    Jan 10, 2018

    I use the free version of Acrylic on a windows laptop - it works really well.  It misses some advanced features of the full version but is more than sufficient for scanning channels etc.

  • Rattler's avatar
    Rattler
    Guide
    Jan 10, 2018

    For the Mac, I use NetSpot and it works great. It will show all the nerby access points, channels, strength, etc. The free version is fine. It's also cool to "Map" your wifi with the paid version.

     

    NetSpot

    • guzzijason's avatar
      guzzijason
      Apprentice
      Jan 11, 2018

      Also, on a Mac, there are some pretty decent tools built-in!

      Hold down the "option" key, and then click on the WiFi menu item. You'll see addtional items under the menu. Click "Open Wireless Diagnostics..." Then, with Wireless Diagnostics open, click on the "Window" menu to find various other tools. I have found the "Scan" tool to be particularly useful.