WiFi Hopper - WLAN Scanner and autoconnecter

**crez79** · 07-11-2006, 08:06 AM

I tried searching but I didn't see anything like this. This is my first post in the months I have been lurking. This must mean I am getting smart enough to be an actual useful member! Wow, I hope my excitement isn't premature... I have just stumbled upon this software to scan and automatically connect to WLANs. I haven't used it yet, but plan on playing with it after work. I will let you know what I think of it later.

http://www.wifihopper.com

From the website:

WiFi Hopper is a WLAN utility that combines the features of a Network Discovery and Site Survey tool with a Connection Manager.

Sporting a comprehensive arsenal of network details, filters, RSSI graphing and built-in GPS support, WiFi Hopper is invaluable for identification and advanced characterization of neighboring wireless devices.

Additionally, WiFi Hopper can connect to unsecured, WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK networks directly from within the application. With editable network profiles and dedicated Connection Manager execution mode, WiFi Hopper can be used as a significantly more transparent replacement for Windows and manufacturer-provided wireless clients.

**kiztope** · 07-11-2006, 09:26 AM

odd.

**v8 scimitar** · 07-11-2006, 11:18 AM

I dont see it being that much different to what XP SP2 has when you know how to work it.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 07-11-2006, 11:45 AM

only problem with xp is the speed of which it checks for networks. Something faster would be great

**Puffanug** · 07-11-2006, 11:47 AM

It looks like this app also can tell you GPS coords of where the network is. I tried a similar plugin for NetStumbler and Google Earth, it was pretty cool. Had little icons popping into Google Earth of where wifi spots were.

**Das** · 07-11-2006, 12:03 PM

Good find, I am glad there is someone out there that cares enough to bring these kinds of things to our attention.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 07-11-2006, 02:25 PM

looks like a niec program.. definitely refreshes faster than xp.. i only wonder how resource heavier it is compared to wireless zero. I'm gonna try it in the car once i get it goin. Only problem i see is you have to set it to hopping mode everytime the program is started.