Ways to verify wifi signal power of a router or access point
Ways to verify wifi signal power of a router or access point
I’d like to understand your Wi-Fi signal strength across different rooms. This will help you decide how many routers or access points are needed for full coverage. Are there iOS apps that can show signal bars for specific areas? The current indicator on the top right isn’t very accurate—you’ve noticed it only shows full or one bar, not intermediate values.
WiFi analyzer is an excellent resource that displays traffic across every WiFi frequency, helping you choose a less busy channel.
I explored various apps but found the Netspot setup especially useful. It lets me upload floor plans and capture samples at different spots. The results display color-coded areas indicating strength to weakness. Ultimately, I chose Netspot because of its free version, even though I thought you all understood its value.