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AirRadar 5Version 5.2.5Scanning 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 Buy Now
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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
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 | 4.1.9 | 23.32 MB | November 27, 2018 | Mac | Mac OS X 10.11 or later | Download |
| AirRadar | 4.0.3 | 26.56 MB | April 17, 2018 | Mac | Mac OS 10.10 | Download |
| AirRadar | 3.2 | 17.14 MB | February 10, 2017 | Mac | Mac OS X 10.9 (Intel, 32-bit) | 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.
Personal Licenses
Business Licenses
A rare example of a wireless networking program that seems to get everything right.
Pamela York
I love to get some good products to improve network et wifi security.
Berty
Found everything there was to find in the mess of networks on my block without any issues.
Donald Sorren
I get stuck in airports a lot and it's always nice to be able to find a decent WiFi connection to pass the time. AirRadar has helped me out with that time and time again. It really is a crucial tool for me and I've recommended it to many a passerby throughout my travels. I only hope they've taken my advice and are now finding it as useful as I do!
Silas Bonneau
Much more complete than the similar freeware and way less bloated than the pricier pro apps.
Tony Bryan
Scans with so much detail that it’ll make an expert of me in no time.
Chris Ford
All the data I could ever need on my local networks is all here.
James Lang
Useful for finding signal quality and strength. My results were not as expected.
Don
Very useful for finding the best wifi if you are in a hotel or conference center. Easy to see signal strength, noise etc.
John McClanaghan
After a few minutes in AirRadar I can’t imagine having to rely on built-in scanners any more.
Kim Silverburg
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 "General"
- Choose any options under the "Auto Join" drop-down. Optionally specify a minimum signal strength required.
- 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.
- Drag and drop headers
- Stop auto-scan after preset interval preferences setting.
- Show hidden SSID for currently connected network
- 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.
- Drag and drop headers
- Stop auto-scan after preset interval preferences setting.
- Show hidden SSID for currently connected network
- 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 "General"
- Choose any options under the "Auto Join" drop-down. Optionally specify a minimum signal strength required.
- AirRadar will now automatically reconnect to the current network if it is the best open network which meets the requirements which are set.
| Version 5.2.5 – February 11, 2020 | |
| Requirements: | This version is designed for Mac OS X 10.13 and later ONLY. For older versions compatible with other operating systems, please visit our web site. |
| Upgrade Notes: | This upgrade is free for users owning an active subscription or a non-subscription "Lifetime License." No action is required other than downloading the new version from our web site and unlocking as normal with an e-mail address. For all other users, orders for the current version can be purchased on our web site. |
| Bug Fix: | Fixed bug removing old histories. |