Freeware Tools: Vistumbler 10.6

Vistumbler is a wireless network scanner. WiFiDB is a database written in php to store Vistumbler VS1 files. Keeps track of total access points w/gps, maps to kml, signal graphs, statistics, and more. You can access point GPS locations to a google earth kml file or GPX(GPS eXchange format) and live Google Earth Tracking thus Auto KML automatically shows access points in google earth. The tools also Signal Strength using sound files, windows sound api, or MIDI. It's set for novices and experts alike, hence can be used with the easiest of use.

With the help of Vistumbler you can scan nearby wireless access points that you can connect to. It also features GPS support.

The tool is packed in a simple interface that consists of a comfortable window, where you can scan for access points with the simple click of a button.

Results shows the status, MAC address, SSID, average and high signal, average and high RSSI, channel number, authentication and encryption methods, together with the network type for each access point.

This list can be exported to VS1, VSZ, CSV, KMZ, GPX or NS1 format for further evaluation. Plus, you can sort results by authentication mode, channel number, encryption method, network type, or SSID.

In addition, you can use GPS, view a graphical representation of the access points, ask Vistumbler to play MIDI sounds for all active access points, display functions and COM errors, as well as include filters (e.g. radio type, basic transfer rates).

Other options of Vistumbler let you refresh the network interfaces, view a GPS compass and details (e.g. coordinates, speed, track angle), change the UI language, manage a list of Mac address manufacturers, use cameras, and others.

The application is not a concern to the system's resources, since it uses low CPU and memory. It has a good response time and locates access points quickly.