WifiInfoView is a powerful yet extremely compact free utility that scans surrounding wireless networks and provides detailed technical information about each one. It is an indispensable tool when you need to diagnose connection problems or choose the most suitable channel for your router.

The program provides detailed information including SSID, MAC address, PHY type, RSSI, signal quality, frequency, channel, maximum speed, and router model that the standard Windows indicator often hides.

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File size: 470KB

OS support: Windows

Windows

WifiInfoView 3.00 (Portable)

Key Features

Wireless Network Scanning: Scans and displays detailed information about surrounding wireless networks including SSID, MAC address, PHY type, signal strength, and channel information.
Channel Analysis: Groups networks by channel numbers to help identify the least congested channels for optimal router placement and configuration.
Signal Quality Monitoring: Provides accurate numerical values for RSSI and signal quality to help diagnose connection issues and optimize network performance.
Hex View for Advanced Analysis: Displays raw Wi-Fi packet data in hexadecimal format for network administrators and advanced users who need detailed packet analysis.
Portable Operation: Runs immediately without installation, making it perfect for system diagnostics and portable use on USB drives or other removable media.

Technical Details

Software Name	WifiInfoView
Version	3.00
License	Freeware
File Size	470KB
OS Support	Windows
Developer	Nir Sofer
Homepage	https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html
Last Updated	January 11, 2025

Getting Started

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Installation Steps

Click the download button above to get the installer for your operating system
Locate the downloaded file and double-click to run the installer
Follow the on-screen installation wizard to complete setup

Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 7 and later versions

Fix Common Problems

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Issue: Installation fails → Solution: Run as administrator

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