It is possible to use multiple Wi-Fi devices simultaneously, being one of them connected to a Wi-Fi network to obtain connection related information, such as latency, bandwidth, and roaming values (active site survey), while a second adapter can be set to work on normal mode or Monitor Mode to collect information and operating parameters on other Wi-Fi networks within range (passive site survey). On Monitor Mode, Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps is able to extend its data capturing capabilities, providing the additional feature of displaying all client devices connected to a wireless network access points, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.

When a wireless card is operating on Native Capture Mode, it reveals the Wi-Fi signaling packets sent by the access points. Moreover, Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps operates on an advanced capture mode called Monitor Mode, also known as Promiscuous Mode that offers a series of additional features when performing the measurements. Configurations and Aditional FeaturesĪcrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps supports the use of any commercially available wireless card by making use of Windows native mechanisms to perform Wi-Fi measurements. Performing a site survey and viewing the results Running Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps for the first time

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