Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor
by xirrus32
The Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor version 1.1 is the most comprehensive Wi-Fi Widget available. Use it to search for Wi-Fi networks, verify Wi-Fi coverage, locate Wi-Fi devices, detect rogue APs, educate yourself about Wi-Fi, and more!
The Widget uses a radar-like display to show available Wi-Fi networks and their range. The main Widget face provides details on your connection and adapter, including SSID, channel, signal strength, and IP/MAC addresses. A fly out window provides details on Wi-Fi networks… More
The Widget uses a radar-like display to show available Wi-Fi networks and their range. The main Widget face provides details on your connection and adapter, including SSID, channel, signal strength, and IP/MAC addresses. A fly out window provides details on Wi-Fi networks… More
Current Version: 1.1
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July 04, 2008 · version 0.9Very Cool
fynesWorks well on my XP Service Pack 2 DELL Laptop. Interesting and useful at the same time with simple and informative interface. I Like it a lot. - Marry Me!!!!
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May 24, 2008 · version 0.9Works Great for Me, I always wondered where those other networks in the neighborhood were located.
FreddieWorks great for me. I had to upgrade Yahoo! Widgets before I could install. It gives a great map of the wireless networks. For laptop users trying to 'sniff' out networks this would be great. And this June (2008) Starbucks will start to offer two hours of free WiFi. That will make it easier to get online when out of the house.
Freddie
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May 01, 2008 · version 0.9Does not work correctly for me
posolutelyI am unable to make this widget work on my computer, using Windows Vista. It seems that many other people have this problem in the other comments for this widget. I tried the suggested solutions (installing the Calibri font & .NET 2.0 framework ), but it continues to say that i am "Disconnected"- it never once has worked correctly.
Xirrus correctly identifies the names of my Network Card, my IP Address and MAC Address, but cant detect that i am currently online- cant detect my SS… More
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April 25, 2008 · version 0.9CEO
rambabu-comintIt is very useful tool, which gives very good information on GUI
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April 24, 2008 · version 0.9
If the widget is not working for you...
xirrus32Check the following 2 items:
1. The Calibri font must be installed (check Control Panel – Fonts). If it is not, the font can be downloaded from the web, for example, install PowerPoint 2007 viewer (free) from Microsoft's site. Missing font will cause the main widget graphic to be blank.
2. The Microsoft .NET 2.0 framework must be installed (check Control Panel – Add/Remove Programs – Microsoft .NET 2.0). It can be downloaded from: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyI… More
