LinSSID is a Wi-Fi network scanner.
It’s graphically and functionally similar to Inssider.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Table of locally receivable attach points.
- Many columns of different information.
- Sortable and movable columns.
- Adjustable speed, real-time update.
- Graphs of signal strength by channel and over time.
- AP bandwidth displayed.
- Works on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channels.
Website: sourceforge.net/projects/linssid
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Developer: Warren Severin
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

LinSSID is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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