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Wi-Fi Scanner

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Spec score 7.4 #19 of 29 in Wi-Fi Analyzer Software

What it is

Wi-Fi Scanner is a Windows program for finding nearby wireless networks and examining their signal and connection details. It displays items such as SSID, RSSI, BSSID, signal quality, channel, data rates, security, channel use, and connected clients. It supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, and channel widths from 20 to 160 MHz, including 80+80 MHz. Users can graph signal level over time, view signal spectrum masks, and filter detected networks by characteristics such as quality, mode, and security. The program can connect to detected networks, manage wireless profiles, and connect or disconnect wireless adapters. It detects WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security and supports WPS 1.0 and 2.0. The maker describes uses ranging from checking signal distribution and access-point placement at home to planning and monitoring corporate wireless security. Version 25.05, released May 16, 2025, lists initial Wi-Fi 7 support. Minimum requirements include a Wi-Fi adapter, administrator privileges, and internet access for registration and updates.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Wi-Fi Scanner finds nearby wireless networks and displays their parameters and signal strength.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Intended users
The maker describes it for home users checking signal distribution or access-point placement and corporate administrators configuring, planning, and monitoring wireless network security.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Support
Paid business and corporate licenses include email and ticket support, with priority support listed for the corporate license.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Analysis features
It can graph signal level over time, show signal spectrum masks, and filter detected networks by parameters such as quality, mode, and security.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Connection management
The software can connect to detected networks, manage wireless profiles, and disconnect or connect wireless adapters.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Evaluation limits
The unregistered evaluation has no functional limitations but may be used on only one computer in the network and displays nag screens.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Latest listed release
The product page lists version 25.05, released May 16, 2025, with initial Wi-Fi 7 support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Network details
It displays SSID, RSSI, BSSID, signal quality, channel, data rates, security, channel utilization, and clients.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Security and privacy
The maker's privacy policy says it uses reasonable, commercially acceptable security procedures for personal information and does not guarantee absolute security.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Security features
It detects WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security standards and supports WPS 1.0 and WPS 2.0.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Standards and bands
It supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, and channel widths from 20 to 160 MHz, including 80+80 MHz.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
System requirements
The listed minimum requirements include a Wi-Fi adapter, administrator privileges, and internet access for registration and product updates.Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com

Plans and prices

Personal License Free Free for personal use · non-commercial use only · perpetual license Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Business License $99.95, paid once Commercial, per machine · perpetual license · one year of free updates · email and ticket support Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com
Corporate License $1,999.95, paid once Whole organization · unlimited installations · unlimited technicians · across departments and sites · one year of free updates · email and ticket support · priority support Read 9 Oct 2026 · lizardsystems.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Displays detailed network and signal parameters
  • Graphs signal level over time
  • Filters networks by quality, mode, and security
  • Manages wireless profiles and adapter connections

Limits

  • Windows platform only
  • Requires a Wi-Fi adapter and administrator privileges
  • Internet access is required for registration and updates
  • Personal license is limited to non-commercial use

Who it suits

Wi-Fi Scanner suits home users assessing signal distribution or access-point placement, as well as corporate administrators planning and monitoring wireless security. Its listed platform is Windows.

Verdict

Wi-Fi Scanner combines network details, signal analysis, and connection management for Windows. Personal use is free, while commercial licensing starts at $99.95 once per machine for the business license.

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