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WirelessNetView v1.10
Copyright (c) 2008 Nir Sofer
Web site: http://www.nirsoft.net

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Description

WirelessNetView is a small utility that runs in the background, and monitor the activity of wireless networks around you. For each detected network, it displays the following information: SSID, Last Signal Quality, Average Signal Quality, Detection Counter, Authentication Algorithm, Cipher Algorithm, and more.

System Requirements

  • Wireless network adapter.
  • Windows Vista or Windows XP with SP2/SP3. For Windows XP with SP2, it's recommended to install the KB918997 update. To download this update, click here.

Versions History

  • Version 1.10:
    • Added new columns: MAC Address, RSSI, Channel Frequency, and Channel Number.
    • Add 'Company Name' column that display the company name according to the MAC address (Requires to download an external file, see below).
    • WirelessNetView now can also work without KB918997 update, although when this update is not installed, some of the column values won't be displayed.
  • Version 1.03:
    • Added new option: Put Icon On Tray.
  • Version 1.02:
    • New option: Mark The Best Network To Connect - Mark the network with the highest signal value that doesn't require a network key.
    • Added 'PHY Types' column.
  • Version 1.01:
    • Added support for saving as comma-delimited text file.
    • Fixed bug: The main window lost the focus when the user switched to another application and then returned back to WirelessNetView.
  • Version 1.00: First release.

Using WirelessNetView

In order to start using WirelessNetView, simply run the executable file - WirelessNetView.exe
After running it, the main window displays the list of all wireless networks detected on your area. The list is automatically updated every 10 seconds, so you can see the changes in networks signal. Also, if new wireless networks are detected, they'll be added to the list.

The 'Company Name' Column

Starting from version 1.10, WirelessNetView allows you to view the company name of each wireless device. The company name is determined according to the MAC address. However, in order to get this feature, you must download the following external file, and put in the same folder of WirelessNetView.exe: http://standards.ieee.org/regauth/oui/oui.txt
Be aware that you must save it as 'oui.txt'

Translating WirelessNetView to other languages

In order to translate WirelessNetView to other language, follow the instructions below:
  1. Run WirelessNetView with /savelangfile parameter:
    WirelessNetView.exe /savelangfile
    A file named WirelessNetView_lng.ini will be created in the folder of WirelessNetView utility.
  2. Open the created language file in Notepad or in any other text editor.
  3. Translate all string entries to the desired language. Optionally, you can also add your name and/or a link to your Web site. (TranslatorName and TranslatorURL values) If you add this information, it'll be used in the 'About' window.
  4. After you finish the translation, Run WirelessNetView, and all translated strings will be loaded from the language file.
    If you want to run WirelessNetView without the translation, simply rename the language file, or move it to another folder.

License

This utility is released as freeware. You are allowed to freely distribute this utility via floppy disk, CD-ROM, Internet, or in any other way, as long as you don't charge anything for this. If you distribute this utility, you must include all files in the distribution package, without any modification !

Disclaimer

The software is provided "AS IS" without any warranty, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The author will not be liable for any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages due to loss of data or any other reason.

Feedback

If you have any problem, suggestion, comment, or you found a bug in my utility, you can send a message to nirsofer@yahoo.com
Download WirelessNetView
WirelessNetView is also available in other languages. In order to change the language of WirelessNetView, download the appropriate language zip file, extract the 'WirelessNetView_lng.ini', and put it in the same folder that you Installed WirelessNetView utility.

LanguageTranslated ByDate
Arabic ÓÇãí ÎäÝæÑ 25/03/2008
Brazilian Portuguese Roberto H. Braga Caldeira 08/07/2008
DutchJ. Kramer 27/07/2008
DutchUser321 20/07/2008
French Logiciels gratuits 08/06/2008
French Poemes 10/06/2008
Galician Xosé Antón Vicente Rodríguez 15/03/2008
GermanLatino v1.10 (12.08.2008) 12/08/2008
GermanExlex 01/03/2008
GreekVasilis Kostoulas 16/06/2008
Hungarian Hevesi János 08/06/2008
ItalianMassimo Pizzolante Leuzzi 30/06/2008
RussianKvark 18/08/2008
Simplified Chineserenda 15/08/2008
Spanish molda 19/04/2008
Traditional Chinese Wilson Ko 08/03/2008
Thai»ÃÐÊÔ·¸Ôì á¤ÀÙà¢ÕÂÇ 23/03/2008
Valencian vjatv 09/06/2008