Vistumbler 10.8.2 WiFi network scanner for Windows

Easily detect wireless networks and access points in your vicinity with support for GPS and display of channel, signal strength and statistics.

With a vanilla copy of Windows, you can see local WiFi networks but apart from the name of the network, not much useful information is provided. With Vistumbler, you're provided with a wide array of tools and data in order to diagnose and find more information about surrounding wireless networks.

The main information contained within the main interface of Vistumbler include the network SSID, Mac address, signal strength (including highest and lowest), authentication mode, channel number, encryption type and more. This data can also be sorted in a neat fashion. Graphical elements are also provided based on the data Vistumbler has collected. It also supports Google Earth when using GPS data.

In terms of user interface for novice users, it takes a short amount of time to get around in the application as everything is rather self-explanatory. Usage of system resources was low and new networks detected included a sound effect.

Overall, this free application contains a lot of useful information about networks and an easy way to organize it graphically or exported as data files like VS1, VSZ, CSV (can be viewed in Excel) and GPX.

Features of Vistumbler

• Access Point Mapping: Map the location of access points for better understanding of network coverage.
• Audio Alerts: Set up audio alerts for specific network events, such as finding a new access point or signal strength changes.
• Channel Usage Analysis: Analyze channel usage and interference to optimize Wi-Fi network performance.
• Customizable Scanning Options: Configure scanning options like frequency range and scan duration for tailored scanning.
• Export and Reporting: Export scan results and generate reports for documentation or further analysis.
• GPS Support: Integrate GPS functionality to map and geolocate wireless networks during scanning.
• Graphical Visualization: Visualize Wi-Fi network data with charts, graphs and heatmaps for intuitive analysis.
• Network Details: View detailed information about wireless networks, such as SSID, encryption type and channel.
• Network Discovery: Discover and list available wireless networks, including hidden networks.
• Network Filtering: Apply filters to focus on specific types of wireless networks based on criteria like SSID or MAC address.
• Network Logging: Log network data for later review, troubleshooting, or forensic analysis.
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) Monitoring: Monitor SNR values to identify signal quality and potential interference sources.
• Signal Strength Mapping: Visualize wireless signal strength with real-time signal strength maps and graphs.
• Wardriving Support: Collect and record Wi-Fi network data during mobile scanning for wardriving enthusiasts.
• Wireless network scanner: Scan and analyze wireless networks in your vicinity to identify access points and gather network information.

Compatibility and License

Vistumbler has been released under the open source GPL license on Windows from WiFi software. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. The source code for Vistumbler should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software.

What version of Windows can Vistumbler run on?

Vistumbler can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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