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AirRadar 3Version 3.1.7Scanning for wireless networks is now easier and more personalized! AirRadar allows you to scan for open networks and tag them as favourites or filter them out.Download Trial
WiFi On Demand
Finding a free WiFi network while on vacation can be a nightmare. Using advanced GPS technology, AirRadar scans and places all networks on a map. While walking or driving, AirRadar automatically updates the location of networks when it finds a better signal elsewhere.
Open networks are clearly marked with a green dot, and closed networks with a red dot. Simply throw the laptop on the passenger seat before leaving the house for the day, and after a day of driving, have a comprehensive map of open networks!
Enhance Home WiFi
In modern households, it's common for families to have a WiFi router. In apartment buildings and dense city areas, hundreds of WiFi signals can often be picked up from a single spot.
AirRadar can provide insight to optimizing your home network and reducing interference from other signals. The calmest, or even unused, WiFi channels are presented with every scan.
Other Highlights
Full WiFi Support
Supports all modern WiFi networks such as 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, and has expandability for future types.
GPS Integration
Identifies the best location of a network's signal and places it on a map. Locations are updated as better signals are found.
Auto-Join
Automatically join the best network when it comes into range.
Alerts
Keep your eyes on the road. AirRadar can speak new network names, and play alert sounds. Also, it sports full integration with Mac OS X's Notification Center.
Keychain Integration
Networks are optionally remembered in the system's WiFi Keychain. Whether you're using the built-in system WiFi menu or AirRadar, all of your passwords are ready when you need them.
Advanced Info
AirRadar reports much more than simply signal strength and a network name. View incredibly detailed information including encryption types, beacon intervals, vendor, channel bands, spec, and more!
Full WiFi Support
Supports all modern specifications like 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
GPS Integrated
Uses Mac OS X's internal location services to identify the approximate location of access points.
Auto-Join
Automatically join the best network.
Graph
Graph network signal and noise over time.
Favorites
Easily identify networks by setting them as a favorite.
Statistics
Look for congested channels at a glance.
History
Save and load network scan histories on the fly.
Label
Assign label colors and notes to networks.
Speak
Speak network names.
Alerts
Play audio effects or show notifications for found networks.
Keychain
Save network passwords in the system keychain for auto-filling later on.
Filter
Easily filter scan results by numerous criteria.
Enterprise Support
Compatible with Enterprise-level WPA networks.
Vendor Info
Displays the vendor of each WiFi router.
Advanced Details
From Beacon Intervals to Channel Widths.
Multiple Cards
Choose which WiFi card to scan and join with.
For the full or trial version of our app, please use the download links below. After installation, the trial will automatically begin. For users owning a valid license, unlock the software via the "Unlock Product..." menu item if necessary.
Current Version
AirRadar for Mac
Version 3.1.7
Released January 4, 2016
Mac OS X 10.7 or later (Intel Only)
Older Versions
These versions are no longer supported and are listed primarily for customers owning older licenses.
| Name | Version | Size | Date | Platform | Minimum OS | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirRadar | 2.2.4 | 14.01 MB | October 23, 2012 | Mac | Mac OS X 10.6 (Universal) | Download |
| AirRadar | 2.3.4 | 12.06 MB | April 20, 2012 | Mac | Mac OS X 10.6 (Intel) | Download |
All of our products come with a full set of licensing options: from single users and households to small businesses and larger corporations.
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AirRadar is great. Easy to use and very helpful. I like the structure and ability to categorize, it keeps things simple and clean and easily accessible. I've gone through a few similar apps and I definitely recommend this one!
Karen Seecal
This app picks up on networks that no other app has been able to so far in my experience. You can't go wrong with this one! Very well done!
Max Porter
I am living in Nice, France. I am a former engineer (cars motors design). My computer is an iMac running Yosemite with a high speed FTTH connection. Since my home is in the city center, there are at least 20 wifi channels connected and -sometimes- connection issues. I highly appreciate the last version of AirRadar. Many thanks, KOINGO ! Friendly yours, Xavier LICARI
Xavier LICARI
Provides a great array of network information with none of the baggage.
Dave MacDonald
Excellent product!
Your Full Name
You won’t find a more elegant wi-fi scanning app out there.
Tom Danielson
I don’t know if I’ll every get tired of watching those graphs tick up and down.
Len Harding
Much more complete than the similar freeware and way less bloated than the pricier pro apps.
Tony Bryan
I'm a UK user, if you use BT Broadband here they offer this so called "Smart Wifi" which is anything but the software mugs you, and seems to deliberately choose conflicting channels, I use Air Ra to try and get my sanity back!
Glen Saville
AirRadar is a very useful app in my MacBook Pro, which helps me mapping the WiFi networks around me. Two are the most important features for me: the list showing open, closed, and ad hoc networks; and the ability to connect to the strongest network. I use the first feature mainly when I'm in a new place/ area, with no known networks around, and no will to pay for a connection :) . Then, a fast scanning for open networks can save me some bucks! I also use it when I've previously established a connection with a friends' or colleague's laptop or other device, which can be found under ad hoc networks. On the other hand, I find the second feature very useful when I'm in a busy place, with a lot of free or previously accessed Wi-Fi's, such as in a mall or an airport. Then, connecting to the best network really speeds up my portable productivity (even if that simply means focusing just on online gaming :) ).
Michail Drakomathioulakis
Our manual is always expanding! While we strongly believe our products as so intuitive you shouldn't need a manual, there are exceptions now and then. If you feel there is something missing from the documentation, please contact us.
For a single-page listing of all help entries, click here.
AirRadar records a lot of information about networks during each scan, and by default only a small number of columns "the most essential" are shown in the main list. To view additional network information, right-click (or control-click) the list header and choose an additional column to include. To remove a column, simply choose it from the list again.
By default, AirPort in Mac OS X can automatically join a list of preferred networks. AirRadar, on the other hand, can automatically join networks based on their signal strength during a scan.
AirRadar has this option turned off by default, but it can be turned on in the Preferences window. Without the additional options turns on, AirRadar will stop scanning if an open network is found and attempt to join it. If desired, it is possible to specify a required signal strength for open networks to be met before this action is taken, and whether or not this should only take place if not already connected elsewhere.
To configure AirRadar to automatically connect to an open network via signal strength follow these steps:
- Go into "Preferences"
- Choose "Alerts"
- Click the "Automatically connect to best network" and "If signal is better than" check boxes, and enter the desired signal strength in the text box (for example 60 for 60% strength)
- AirRadar will now automatically reconnect to the current network if it is the best open network which meets the requirements which are set.
The favorites area of the main window allows a user to specify network names and MAC (BSSID) Addresses for networks that they wish to highlight while scanning. This color can be changed in the Preferences window. To add or remove a favorite, click the plus (+) or minus (-) button below the favorites list.
- New graph idea: https://sites.google.com/site/osxwifiexplorer/
- CW8021XProfileMBS integration
- Help regarding network details (descriptions of each thing)
- If AirPort was not enabled, show Wizard instructions how to enable it.
- Printing and saving of graphs.
- The ability to choose fonts and font sizes.
- Stop auto-scan after preset interval preferences setting.
- Add sound previews for "Play sound after each scan" (Preferences > General) and "Play this sound" (Preferences > Alert).
- Semi-transparent graphs preferences option.
- Popup notification for loss of network connection (toggled in preferences).
- Menu extra
- "Would be great if AirRadar showed if channel was bonded the way airport command line tool shows. Eg. 48,-1 Indicating set on channel 48 and bonded with channel 44. /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport"
To exclude certain networks from appearing in the scan list (such as networks that are password protected or otherwise unavailable), click the Filter section on the main window, click the plus (+) button below the list, and specify either the BSSID (MAC Address) or network name.
While scanning for wireless networks, networks which appear in more than one scan, begin to build a history inside of AirRadar. A graph of the network's history of signal strength and noise levels can be viewed by selecting the network(s) and choosing the Graph section of the main window.
Colors and additional settings for this graph can be changed in the Preferences window.
AirRadar continuously scans the local area for wireless networks, and provides detailed information about each one. Upon launching the program, simply click the 'Start Scan' button and if any networks are within range, they will appear in the Scanner list. It is also possible to configure AirRadar to automatically begin scanning on launch via the Preferences window.
Signal Strength (sometimes known as RSSI), displayed in AirRadar as a percentage, is how strong the connection to the wireless network is. The farther away from the base station, router, or relay point, the lower the strength will be. Other physical factors (such as walls, people, furniture, etc.) between this computer and the network also affect signal strength.
Noise is the level of interference to this network from other devices or networks operating on the same channel. The higher the noise rating, the more likely the connection could drop or suffer severe speed issues.
After locating a network, select it, and choose 'Join Network' from the network menu. If the join is successful, the AirPort menu will display some signal strength.
- Sometimes duplicate BSSIDs make it into the list. Not sure how.
- Undo is enabled for all text input fields, but there is no redo.
- Undo works on a character-by-character basis instead of in groups, which is inconsistent in behavior with the rest of the operating system.
- Ensure AirRadar current status/joining/disconnect/scanning API/shell 10.4/5/6/7
- The globe in the "Save" icon is a dramatically difference size than the globe icon in the other toolbar icons.
Ad-hoc networks are often computer-to-computer networks without an internet connection, primarily used for file or data sharing.
AirRadar records a lot of information about networks during each scan, and by default only a small number of columns "the most essential" are shown in the main list. To view additional network information, right-click (or control-click) the list header and choose an additional column to include. To remove a column, simply choose it from the list again.
The favorites area of the main window allows a user to specify network names and MAC (BSSID) Addresses for networks that they wish to highlight while scanning. This color can be changed in the Preferences window. To add or remove a favorite, click the plus (+) or minus (-) button below the favorites list.
- New graph idea: https://sites.google.com/site/osxwifiexplorer/
- CW8021XProfileMBS integration
- Help regarding network details (descriptions of each thing)
- If AirPort was not enabled, show Wizard instructions how to enable it.
- Printing and saving of graphs.
- The ability to choose fonts and font sizes.
- Stop auto-scan after preset interval preferences setting.
- Add sound previews for "Play sound after each scan" (Preferences > General) and "Play this sound" (Preferences > Alert).
- Semi-transparent graphs preferences option.
- Popup notification for loss of network connection (toggled in preferences).
- Menu extra
- "Would be great if AirRadar showed if channel was bonded the way airport command line tool shows. Eg. 48,-1 Indicating set on channel 48 and bonded with channel 44. /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport"
To exclude certain networks from appearing in the scan list (such as networks that are password protected or otherwise unavailable), click the Filter section on the main window, click the plus (+) button below the list, and specify either the BSSID (MAC Address) or network name.
While scanning for wireless networks, networks which appear in more than one scan, begin to build a history inside of AirRadar. A graph of the network's history of signal strength and noise levels can be viewed by selecting the network(s) and choosing the Graph section of the main window.
Colors and additional settings for this graph can be changed in the Preferences window.
AirRadar continuously scans the local area for wireless networks, and provides detailed information about each one. Upon launching the program, simply click the 'Start Scan' button and if any networks are within range, they will appear in the Scanner list. It is also possible to configure AirRadar to automatically begin scanning on launch via the Preferences window.
Signal Strength (sometimes known as RSSI), displayed in AirRadar as a percentage, is how strong the connection to the wireless network is. The farther away from the base station, router, or relay point, the lower the strength will be. Other physical factors (such as walls, people, furniture, etc.) between this computer and the network also affect signal strength.
Noise is the level of interference to this network from other devices or networks operating on the same channel. The higher the noise rating, the more likely the connection could drop or suffer severe speed issues.
After locating a network, select it, and choose 'Join Network' from the network menu. If the join is successful, the AirPort menu will display some signal strength.
- Sometimes duplicate BSSIDs make it into the list. Not sure how.
- Undo is enabled for all text input fields, but there is no redo.
- Undo works on a character-by-character basis instead of in groups, which is inconsistent in behavior with the rest of the operating system.
- Ensure AirRadar current status/joining/disconnect/scanning API/shell 10.4/5/6/7
- The globe in the "Save" icon is a dramatically difference size than the globe icon in the other toolbar icons.
Ad-hoc networks are often computer-to-computer networks without an internet connection, primarily used for file or data sharing.
By default, AirPort in Mac OS X can automatically join a list of preferred networks. AirRadar, on the other hand, can automatically join networks based on their signal strength during a scan.
AirRadar has this option turned off by default, but it can be turned on in the Preferences window. Without the additional options turns on, AirRadar will stop scanning if an open network is found and attempt to join it. If desired, it is possible to specify a required signal strength for open networks to be met before this action is taken, and whether or not this should only take place if not already connected elsewhere.
To configure AirRadar to automatically connect to an open network via signal strength follow these steps:
- Go into "Preferences"
- Choose "Alerts"
- Click the "Automatically connect to best network" and "If signal is better than" check boxes, and enter the desired signal strength in the text box (for example 60 for 60% strength)
- AirRadar will now automatically reconnect to the current network if it is the best open network which meets the requirements which are set.
| Version 3.1.6 – December 22, 2015 | |
| Requirements: | This version is designed for Mac OS X 10.7 and later ONLY. For older versions compatible with other operating systems, please visit our web site. |
| Upgrade Notes: | Version 3 is a paid upgrade from all previous versions. Order an upgrade by logging into your koingosw.com account, pressing the Orders tab, and then clicking the Upgrade button! Users owing an active subscription to this product will get it automatically without additional cost. This upgrade is also free if ordering a non-subscription version within the last year. Visit your account and click the Upgrade link to obtain a free copy. |
| Bug Fix: | Scan sound can now be set. |
| Coming Soon: | Signal to Noise (SNR) ratio. |
| COMING SOON: | Drag and drop headers. |
| COMING SOON: | Show hidden SSID for currently connected network. |