Network Discovery
Network Discovery provides a continuously refreshed inventory of the Wi-Fi networks the Wireless Toolbox can hear. It combines channel graphs for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with a detailed access-point table.
Reading the display
Each detected network is drawn as an arc over the channel it occupies. The height of the arc represents the signal measured by the appliance; overlapping arcs make channel reuse and congestion easy to recognize.
The table reports:
- SSID — the network name, when broadcast.
- BSSID — the unique hardware address of the access point radio.
- Band and channel — where the access point is operating.
- Signal / dBm — the strength measured at the Wireless Toolbox.
- Security — the advertised security configuration.
Select a column heading to sort the table. Select a row to highlight that access point in both channel graphs.
Measurement location
Signal strength comes from the appliance radio—not the phone or computer displaying the page. Move the Wireless Toolbox when you want to measure another location.
When to use another tool
Network Discovery is the fastest way to establish what is nearby. Use NetSurveyor when you need per-network history and richer site-survey views. Use Channel Performance when you need a direct measurement of how effectively each channel can carry traffic.
Save as PDF
Open the ⋮ menu and choose Save as PDF. The report is timestamped and downloaded to the client device. Existing reports are not overwritten.