Best Wifi channel on router

[Kevcot]

Hi

Is there a way of checking out wifi networks in the area in order to select the optimum channel on my router?

 

[twerppoet]

I wish. I've never been able to find one.

I'm pretty sure that it's not possible within Apples guidelines/rules. At least I can't think of any other reason why the rather obvious IT tool is missing from the App Store.

 

[Kevcot]

Think you're probably right. Thanks!

 

[twerppoet]

No problem. Wish I'd had better news.

 

[HKey_Current_User]

This may not help you much (unless you happen to have an Android device), but I have an app on my Android phone call Wifi Analyzer, which is exactly what you are looking for.

 

[iDuffer]

Channels 1,6 or 11 are recommended to avoid interference. You will probably need hardware other than the iPad to see the channels in use by your neighbors. Netstumbler on a PC/Mac for example.

 

[wallmaxx]

Meraki WiFi stumbler

 

[wallmaxx]

http://www.meraki.com/products/wireless/wifi-stumbler

Meraki WiFi Stumbler

You need to run it from a computer with wifi turned on.

 

[axis]

http://www.meraki.com/products/wireless/wifi-stumbler

Meraki WiFi Stumbler

You need to run it from a computer with wifi turned on.

Nice handy bit of kit