WiFi Explorer Alternatives for Windows
WiFi Explorer is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is inSSIDer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Vistumbler or NetStumbler. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to WiFi Explorer and ten of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to WiFi Explorer are NetSpot, Homedale, WifiInfoView and Winhotspot.
inSSIDer
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo37 inSSIDer alternatives- Paid • Proprietary
- Network Analyzer
- Windows
Let's face it-- there's SOOO much Wi-Fi everywhere these days, the built-in Wi-Fi tools and free utilities that used to help us understand the Wi-Fi environment just can't keep up anymore. Those tools don't help you see how many access points are in the same...
- - inSSIDer is the most popular Windows alternative to WiFi Explorer.
- - inSSIDer is the most popular commercial alternative to WiFi Explorer.
inSSIDer Features
Comments about inSSIDer as a Alternative to WiFi Explorer
Looks very similar to WiFi Explorer on the Mac ... just horrendously more expensive.
0NetSpot is a simple and accessible wireless survey tool, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data.
- - NetSpot is the most popular Mac alternative to WiFi Explorer.
NetSpot Features
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Vistumbler
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo23 Vistumbler alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Network Analyzer
- Windows
Vistumbler is a wireless network scanner and mapping utility designed for Windows Vista and above
Vistumbler Features
NetStumbler
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo34 NetStumbler alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Network Analyzer
- Windows
NetStumbler is a tool for Windows that allows you to detect Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) using 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g. It has many uses:Verify that your network is set up the way you intended, find locations with poor coverage in your WLAN, detect other networks...
NetStumbler Features
DiscontinuedThe program is no longer updated. Last version, 0.4.0, released in April 2004, can be still downloaded from the official website.
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Homedale
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo34 Homedale alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Network Analyzer
- Mac
- Windows
With Homedale you can search for Wi-Fi / WLAN Access Points and monitor their signal strength. Use the detected access points with Google Geolocation and Mozilla Location Service to locate yourself.
Homedale Features
WifiInfoView
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo25 WifiInfoView alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Scans wireless networks in your area and displays extensive information, including: SSID, MAC Address, PHY Type (802.11g or 802.11n), RSSI, Signal Quality, Frequency, Channel Number, and more...
WifiInfoView Features
Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.
Winhotspot Features
Warningmay contain malware such as : PUP.Optional.Adtool PUP.Optional.Somoto.A PUP.Optional.Somoto.A (x2) PUP.Optional.DeltaTB PUP.Optional.OpenCandy & may install itself in startup
Virtual WiFi Hotspot
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo46 Virtual WiFi Hotspot alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Virtual Wifi Hotspot is a free software router for Windows based system running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.
WarningMalware
Airport Utility
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo49 Airport Utility alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- iPhone
- iPad
Use AirPort Utility to manage your Wi-Fi network and AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule — right from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. See a graphical overview of your Wi-Fi network and devices.
- - Airport Utility is the most popular iPad alternative to WiFi Explorer.
Wifi HotSpot
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo24 Wifi HotSpot alternatives- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
"Wifi HotSpot" can easily turn your windows pc into a wireless-wifi hotspot. It turns your Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer into a virtual router. With one click you can share your internet connection with your mobile phone, iPhone, iPad, tablet, computer or any other...
Wifi HotSpot Features