WiFi Analyzer for iOS - Revision history

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	** Updated list of '''best 2.4GHz channels''': '''3, 4, 8 and 9'''		** Updated list of '''best 2.4GHz channels''': '''3, 4, 8 and 9'''

	[[File:AirportUtility6.png\|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary\|none\|thumb\|Fig 7. Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]9. ~~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\|Fig 7. Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]9. For help interpreting the results, 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.

	10. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the '''Settings''' and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.		10. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the '''Settings''' and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.

	{{Template:WiFi_Analyzer_See_Also}}		{{Template:WiFi_Analyzer_See_Also}}

Xx176 at 15:21, 1 May 2019

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	*** The remaining channels with few devices on them are '''3, 4 and 8'''		*** The remaining channels with few devices on them are '''3, 4 and 8'''
	* Take note of 2.4GHz channels (1 through 11) that are not listed and have not been ruled out already. In Fig 7 the unlisted channels are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''9''' but we rule out 2, 5 and 7 for being too close to the busiest channels.		* Take note of 2.4GHz channels (1 through 11) that are not listed and have not been ruled out already. In Fig 7 the unlisted channels are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''9''' but we rule out 2, 5 and 7 for being too close to the busiest channels.
	** Updated list of best 2.4GHz channels: '''3, 4, 8 and 9'''		** Updated list of '''best 2.4GHz channels''': '''3, 4, 8 and 9'''

	[[File:AirportUtility6.png\|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary\|none\|thumb\|Fig 7. Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]9. 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\|Fig 7. Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]9. 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.

Xx176 at 15:20, 1 May 2019

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	** The channels of the top 5 WiFi networks besides your own. In Fig 6 above, the channels of the highest RSSI networks listed are Channels '''6''' and '''11'''.		** The channels of the top 5 WiFi networks besides your own. In Fig 6 above, the channels of the highest RSSI networks listed are Channels '''6''' and '''11'''.
	*** The remaining channels with few devices on them are '''3, 4 and 8'''		*** The remaining channels with few devices on them are '''3, 4 and 8'''
	* Take note of 2.4GHz channels (1 through 11) that are not listed and have not been ruled out already.		* Take note of 2.4GHz channels (1 through 11) that are not listed and have not been ruled out already. In Fig 7 the unlisted channels are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''9''' but we rule out 2, 5 and 7 for being too close to the busiest channels.
	** In Fig 7 the unlisted channels are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''9''' but we rule out 2, 5 and 7 for being too close to the busiest channels.		** Updated list of best 2.4GHz channels: '''3, 4, 8 and 9'''
	** Updated list of best 2.4GHz channels: '''3, 4, 8 and 9'''
	* If necessary, you should also avoidid . In Fig 6, most the top networks shown with the highest RSSI values are on Channels 6 and 11. Soare
	[[File:AirportUtility6.png\|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary\|none\|thumb\|Fig 7. Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]9. 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\|Fig 7. Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]9. 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.

Xx176 at 15:19, 1 May 2019

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	* Channels to avoid:		* Channels to avoid:
	** Avoid the high device count channels and those right next to them. In Fig 7 below, the high device count channels are '''1, 6''' and '''11'''. The channels right next to those are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''10'''		** Avoid the high device count channels and those right next to them. In Fig 7 below, the high device count channels are '''1, 6''' and '''11'''. The channels right next to those are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''10'''
	** The channels of the top 5 WiFi networks besides your own.		** The channels of the top 5 WiFi networks besides your own. In Fig 6 above, the channels of the highest RSSI networks listed are Channels '''6''' and '''11'''.
	~~***~~		*** The remaining channels with few devices on them are '''3, 4 and 8'''
	**** The remaining channels with few devices on them are '''3, 4 and 8'''
	* Take note of 2.4GHz channels (1 through 11) that are not listed and have not been ruled out already.		* Take note of 2.4GHz channels (1 through 11) that are not listed and have not been ruled out already.
	** In Fig 7 the unlisted channels are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''9''' but we rule out 2, 5 and 7 for being too close to the busiest channels.		** In Fig 7 the unlisted channels are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''9''' but we rule out 2, 5 and 7 for being too close to the busiest channels.

Xx176 at 15:18, 1 May 2019

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	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\|Fig 1. 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\|Fig 2. Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner]]

	4. Open '''AirPort Utility''' and tap '''Wi-Fi Scan'''.		4. Open '''AirPort Utility''' and tap '''Wi-Fi Scan'''.
	[[File:AirportUtility3.png\|alt=Airport Utility - WiFi Scan\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - WiFi Scan]]		[[File:AirportUtility3.png\|alt=Airport Utility - WiFi Scan\|none\|thumb\|Fig 3. Airport Utility - WiFi Scan]]

	5. Change the '''Scan Duration''' from '''Continuous''' to '''30 seconds''' by moving the Slider. Then tap '''Scan''' and wait 30 seconds.		5. Change the '''Scan Duration''' from '''Continuous''' to '''30 seconds''' by moving the Slider. Then tap '''Scan''' and wait 30 seconds.
	[[File:AirUtility4.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Start\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Scan Start]]		[[File:AirUtility4.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Start\|none\|thumb\|Fig 4. Airport Utility - Scan Start]]

	6. You will know the scan is completed when the '''Stop''' option in the top right corner changes back to '''Scan'''. Now you can see all the networks with their channels and RSSI levels. If the '''Scan''' doesn't stop after 30 seconds click '''Stop.'''		6. You will know the scan is completed when the '''Stop''' option in the top right corner changes back to '''Scan'''. Now you can see all the networks with their channels and RSSI levels. If the '''Scan''' doesn't stop after 30 seconds click '''Stop.'''
	[[File:AirportUtility5.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Results\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Scan Results]]		[[File:AirportUtility5.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Results\|none\|thumb\|Fig 5. Airport Utility - Scan Results]]
	7. The page will display a list of the WiFi networks around you, their RSSI and Channels. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. Click on the info icon in the bottom right corner of the results page.		7. The page will display a list of the WiFi networks around you, their RSSI and Channels. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. 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]]		[[File:AirportUtility7.png\|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Reports Icon\|none\|thumb\|Fig 6. Airport Utility - Channel Reports Icon]]

			8. Find your '''best 2.4GHz channels'''. How to Interpret the Reports (using Fig 6 and 7):
			* Channels to avoid:
			** Avoid the high device count channels and those right next to them. In Fig 7 below, the high device count channels are '''1, 6''' and '''11'''. The channels right next to those are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''10'''
			** The channels of the top 5 WiFi networks besides your own.
			***
			**** The remaining channels with few devices on them are '''3, 4 and 8'''
			* Take note of 2.4GHz channels (1 through 11) that are not listed and have not been ruled out already.
			** In Fig 7 the unlisted channels are '''2, 5, 7''' and '''9''' but we rule out 2, 5 and 7 for being too close to the busiest channels.
			** Updated list of best 2.4GHz channels: '''3, 4, 8 and 9'''
			* If necessary, you should also avoidid . In Fig 6, most the top networks shown with the highest RSSI values are on Channels 6 and 11. Soare
			[[File:AirportUtility6.png\|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary\|none\|thumb\|Fig 7. Airport Utility - Channel Summary]]9. 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]]~~
	~~'''How to Interpret the Reports:'''~~
	* Avoid the high device count channels. In this images, those will be Channels 1, 6 and 11
	* Take note of 2.4GHz channels (1 through 11) that are not listed because they have no routers broadcasting over them within your scan range. In this image those will be Channels 2, 5, 7, 9
	* If you're configuring your modem yourself, you want to avoid the channels of the top 5 WiFi networks besides your own.
	* '''Your recommended channels''' will be those with the fewest or no devices on them, which are not adjacent to the top 5 WiFi networks next to your own.
	10. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the '''Settings''' and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.		10. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the '''Settings''' and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.

	{{Template:WiFi_Analyzer_See_Also}}		{{Template:WiFi_Analyzer_See_Also}}

Xx176 at 14:07, 1 May 2019

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	6. You will know the scan is completed when the '''Stop''' option in the top right corner changes back to '''Scan'''. Now you can see all the networks with their channels and RSSI levels. If the '''Scan''' doesn't stop after 30 seconds click '''Stop.'''		6. You will know the scan is completed when the '''Stop''' option in the top right corner changes back to '''Scan'''. Now you can see all the networks with their channels and RSSI levels. If the '''Scan''' doesn't stop after 30 seconds click '''Stop.'''
	[[File:AirportUtility5.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Results\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Scan Results]]		[[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.		7. The page will display a list of the WiFi networks around you, their RSSI and Channels. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. 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]]		[[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.		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.		'''How to Interpret the Reports:'''
			* Avoid the high device count channels. In this images, those will be Channels 1, 6 and 11
	~~10. Now you can~~ '''~~Stop~~''' ~~scanning~~.		* Take note of 2.4GHz channels (1 through 11) that are not listed because they have no routers broadcasting over them within your scan range. In this image those will be Channels 2, 5, 7, 9
			* If you're configuring your modem yourself, you want to avoid the channels of the top 5 WiFi networks besides your own.
	11. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the ~~settings~~ and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.		* '''Your recommended channels''' will be those with the fewest or no devices on them, which are not adjacent to the top 5 WiFi networks next to your own.
			10. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the '''Settings''' and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery.

	{{Template:WiFi_Analyzer_See_Also}}		{{Template:WiFi_Analyzer_See_Also}}

Xx176 at 13:05, 1 May 2019

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	[[File:AirportUtility3.png\|alt=Airport Utility - WiFi Scan\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - WiFi Scan]]		[[File:AirportUtility3.png\|alt=Airport Utility - WiFi Scan\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - WiFi Scan]]

	5. ~~Tap~~ '''Scan''' and wait 30 seconds.		5. Change the '''Scan Duration''' from '''Continuous''' to '''30 seconds''' by moving the Slider. Then tap '''Scan''' and wait 30 seconds.
	[[File:AirUtility4.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Start\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Scan Start]]		[[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'''		6. You will know the scan is completed when the '''Stop''' option in the top right corner changes back to '''Scan'''. Now you can see all the networks with their channels and RSSI levels. If the '''Scan''' doesn't stop after 30 seconds click '''Stop.'''
	[[File:AirportUtility5.png\|alt=Airport Utility - Scan Results\|none\|thumb\|Airport Utility - Scan Results]]		[[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.		7. Click on the info icon in the bottom right corner of the results page.

Xx176 at 21:33, 14 February 2019

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	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.

	~~[[Category:DSL]]~~
	~~[[Category:Linux]]~~
	~~[[Category:Troubleshooting]]~~
	~~[[Category:Home Network]]~~

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	[[Category:Home Network]]		[[Category:Home Network]]

	~~== See Also ==~~		{{Template:WiFi_Analyzer_See_Also}}
	* [[WiFi Analyzer for Windows]]
	* [[WiFi Analyzer for Android]]
	* [[WiFi Analyzer for iOS\|Wi-Fi Analyzer for iOS]]
	* [[WiFi Analyzer for Linux]]
	* [[Changing WiFi Channels on SmartRG modems]]
	* [[Changing WiFi Channels on TP-Link TD-W9970]]
	* [[Changing WiFi Channels on Sagemcom 2864]]
	* [[Changing WiFi Channels on SpeedTouch ST585]]
	* [[:~~File:CHANGING THE WIRELESS CHANNEL ON TP-LINK TD-8951ND.pdf\|Changing WiFi Channels on TP-Link TD-W8951ND]]~~

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	* [[WiFi Analyzer for Windows]]		* [[WiFi Analyzer for Windows]]
	* [[WiFi Analyzer for Android]]		* [[WiFi Analyzer for Android]]
	* [[Wi-Fi Analyzer for iOS]]		* [[WiFi Analyzer for iOS\|Wi-Fi Analyzer for iOS]]
	* [[WiFi Analyzer for Linux]]		* [[WiFi Analyzer for Linux]]
	* [[Changing WiFi Channels on SmartRG modems]]		* [[Changing WiFi Channels on SmartRG modems]]