WiFi Analyzer for MacOS - Revision history

Xx176 at 15:59, 3 April 2019

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	1. Holding down the '''Option''' key, click on the '''WiFi''' Icon in the Title Bar.		1. Holding down the '''Option''' key, click on the '''WiFi''' Icon in the Title Bar.
			[[File:MacOS WiFi Analyzer1.png\|alt=Wireless Diagnostics Utility on MacOS- Accessing from the Title Bar\|none\|thumb\|527x527px\|WiFi menu on MacOS- Accessing from the Title Bar]]
	2. Click on '''Open Wireless Diagnostics''', a Wireless Diagnostics Introduction page will open. Ignore it.		2. Click on '''Open Wireless Diagnostics''', a Wireless Diagnostics Introduction page will open. Ignore it.
			[[File:MacOS WiFi Analyzer2.png\|alt=Wireless Diagnostics Utility on MacOS- Accessing from the Title Bar\|none\|thumb\|531x531px\|Wireless Diagnostics Utility on MacOS- Opening from the WiFi menu]]

	3. From the Title Bar, click on the '''Window''' menu and then click on '''Scan''' from the drop down menu.		3. From the Title Bar, click on the '''Window''' menu and then click on '''Scan''' from the drop down menu.
			[[File:MacOS WiFi Analyzer3.png\|alt=Wireless Diagnostics Utility on MacOS- Accessing the Scan Window\|none\|thumb\|728x728px\|Wireless Diagnostics Utility on MacOS- Accessing the Scan Window]]

	4. In the '''Scan''' window, you will find a list of WiFi networks around your premises on the right and a '''Summary''' section on the left.		4. In the '''Scan''' window, you will find a list of WiFi networks around your premises on the right and a '''Summary''' section on the left.
			[[File:MacOS WiFi Analyzer4.png\|alt=Wireless Diagnostics utility on MacOS- Scan Window\|none\|thumb\|1084x1084px\|Wireless Diagnostics utility on MacOS- Scan Window]]

	5. Click on '''Scan Now''' and wait about 5 seconds until the Scan Now button is clickable again.		5. Click on '''Scan Now''' and wait about 5 seconds until the Scan Now button is clickable again.

	6. The '''Summary''' section on the left should be updated with the latest scan results and a '''Best 2.4 GHz''' channel recommendation. The numbers listed as Best 2.4 GHz indicated the channels with the least interference around your premises.		6. The '''Summary''' section on the left should be updated with the latest scan results and a '''Best 2.4 GHz''' channel recommendation. The numbers listed as Best 2.4 GHz indicated the channels with the least interference around your premises.
			[[File:MacOS WiFi Analyzer5.png\|alt=Wireless Diagnostics utility on MacOS- Best 2.4 GHz recommendations\|none\|thumb\|556x556px\|Wireless Diagnostics utility on MacOS- Best 2.4 GHz recommendations]]


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Xx176 at 15:45, 3 April 2019

2019-04-03T15:45:43Z

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	'''How to ~~Check for~~ WiFi Interference at Your Premises ~~and Produce a Report for NCF~~'''		'''How to get the recommended channels on 2.4GHz wifi to minimize the effects of WiFi Interference at Your Premises'''

	1. Holding down the '''Option''' key, click on the '''WiFi''' Icon in the Title Bar.		1. Holding down the '''Option''' key, click on the '''WiFi''' Icon in the Title Bar.

			2. Click on '''Open Wireless Diagnostics''', a Wireless Diagnostics Introduction page will open. Ignore it.

			3. From the Title Bar, click on the '''Window''' menu and then click on '''Scan''' from the drop down menu.

			4. In the '''Scan''' window, you will find a list of WiFi networks around your premises on the right and a '''Summary''' section on the left.

			5. Click on '''Scan Now''' and wait about 5 seconds until the Scan Now button is clickable again.

			6. The '''Summary''' section on the left should be updated with the latest scan results and a '''Best 2.4 GHz''' channel recommendation. The numbers listed as Best 2.4 GHz indicated the channels with the least interference around your premises.


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Xx176 at 15:24, 3 April 2019

2019-04-03T15:24:45Z

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	1. Holding down the '''Option''' key, click on the '''WiFi''' Icon in the Title Bar.		1. Holding down the '''Option''' key, click on the '''WiFi''' Icon in the Title Bar.

	~~2. Go to iOS '''Settings''' and find scroll down until you find the '''AirPort Utility'''.[[File:AirPortUtility1.png\|alt=AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings\|none\|thumb\|AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings]]~~
	~~3. Turn '''WiFi Scanner''' on.~~
	~~[[File:AirportUtility2.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner]]~~

	~~4. Open '''AirPort Utility''' and tap '''Wi-Fi Scan'''.~~
	~~[[File:AirportUtility3.png\|alt=Airport Utility - WiFi Scan\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - WiFi Scan]]~~

	~~5. Tap '''Scan''' and wait 30 seconds.~~
	~~[[File:AirUtility4.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Start\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Scan Start]]~~

	~~6. Now you can see all the networks with their channels and RSSI levels. '''Click Stop'''~~
	~~[[File:AirportUtility5.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Results\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Scan Results]]~~
	~~7. Click on the info icon in the bottom right corner of the results page.~~
	~~[[File:AirportUtility7.png\|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Reports Icon\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Channel Reports Icon]]~~

	8. Take a screenshot by using the key combination '''Power+Home''' and send the pictures to [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] or in response to the most recent ticket email you have received from the NCF Help Desk.
	~~[[File:AirportUtility6.png\|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]~~
	~~9. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. If you're configuring yo~~

	~~11. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the settings and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.~~

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Xx176 at 15:24, 3 April 2019

2019-04-03T15:24:23Z

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	'''How to ~~Install and~~ Check for WiFi Interference at Your Premises and Produce a Report for NCF'''		'''How to Check for WiFi Interference at Your Premises and Produce a Report for NCF'''

	1. ~~Download~~ the ~~[https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/airport-utility/id427276530?mt=8 AirPort Utility] from~~ the '''~~Appstore~~'''.		1. Holding down the '''Option''' key, click on the '''WiFi''' Icon in the Title Bar.

	2. Go to iOS '''Settings''' and find scroll down until you find the '''AirPort Utility'''.		2. Go to iOS '''Settings''' and find scroll down until you find the '''AirPort Utility'''.[[File:AirPortUtility1.png\|alt=AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings\|none\|thumb\|AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings]]
	[[File:AirPortUtility1.png\|alt=AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings\|none\|thumb\|AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings]]
	3. Turn '''WiFi Scanner''' on.		3. Turn '''WiFi Scanner''' on.
	[[File:AirportUtility2.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner]]		[[File:AirportUtility2.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner]]
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	8. Take a screenshot by using the key combination '''Power+Home''' and send the pictures to [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] or in response to the most recent ticket email you have received from the NCF Help Desk.		8. Take a screenshot by using the key combination '''Power+Home''' and send the pictures to [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] or in response to the most recent ticket email you have received from the NCF Help Desk.
	[[File:AirportUtility6.png\|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]		[[File:AirportUtility6.png\|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]
	9. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. If you're configuring ~~your modem yourself, you want to avoid the channels of the top 5 networks besides your own.~~		9. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. If you're configuring yo

	~~10. Now you can '''Stop''' scanning.~~

	11. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the settings and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.		11. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the settings and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.

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'''How to Install and Check for WiFi Interference at Your Premises and Produce a Report for NCF'''

1. Download the [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/airport-utility/id427276530?mt=8 AirPort Utility] from the '''Appstore'''.

2. Go to iOS '''Settings''' and find scroll down until you find the '''AirPort Utility'''.
[[File:AirPortUtility1.png|alt=AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings|none|thumb|AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings]]
3. Turn '''WiFi Scanner''' on.
[[File:AirportUtility2.png|alt=Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner|none|thumb|Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner]]

4. Open '''AirPort Utility''' and tap '''Wi-Fi Scan'''.
[[File:AirportUtility3.png|alt=Airport Utility - WiFi Scan|none|thumb|Airport Utility - WiFi Scan]]

5. Tap '''Scan''' and wait 30 seconds.
[[File:AirUtility4.png|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Start|none|thumb|Airport Utility - Scan Start]]

6. Now you can see all the networks with their channels and RSSI levels. '''Click Stop'''
[[File:AirportUtility5.png|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Results|none|thumb|Airport Utility - Scan Results]]
7. Click on the info icon in the bottom right corner of the results page.
[[File:AirportUtility7.png|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Reports Icon|none|thumb|Airport Utility - Channel Reports Icon]]

8. Take a screenshot by using the key combination '''Power+Home''' and send the pictures to [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] or in response to the most recent ticket email you have received from the NCF Help Desk.
[[File:AirportUtility6.png|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary|none|thumb|Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]
9. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. If you're configuring your modem yourself, you want to avoid the channels of the top 5 networks besides your own.

10. Now you can '''Stop''' scanning.

11. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the settings and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.

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WiFi Analyzer for MacOS - Revision history

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