netspot ☆
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Description:
WiFi site survey software and WiFi scanner
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.1.4971@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @NetSpotApp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: wifi networking site-survey scanner wireless
Install: brew install --cask netspot
About:
NetSpot is a wireless site survey and analysis tool for macOS. It discovers available Wi-Fi networks, collects detailed signal metrics like RSSI and noise, and visualizes coverage with interactive heatmaps. This enables users to identify dead zones, optimize channel selection, and improve overall network performance.
Key Features:
  • Interactive Wi-Fi coverage heatmaps
  • Network discovery and channel analysis
  • Signal strength (RSSI) and noise measurement
  • Support for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
Use Cases:
  • Optimizing router placement for home or office
  • Troubleshooting weak signal areas and interference
  • Planning new wireless network deployments
Alternatives:
  • WiFi Explorer – Similar network scanner with a focus on detailed discovery and diagnostics
  • Acrylic Wi-Fi – Professional-grade analyzer for Windows with advanced filtering
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 18, 2025 10:19am 5.1.4971 0 VERSION_BUMP a28cd3ab
Aug 6, 2025 1:25pm 5.1.4967 0 VERSION_BUMP 27f779ac
Jun 25, 2024 10:09am 3.2.4095 0 VERSION_BUMP 283e820f
Nov 7, 2023 12:49pm 3.0.3228 0 VERSION_BUMP 90936c64
Oct 31, 2023 9:03am 3.0.3193 0 VERSION_BUMP 7f373178
Sep 28, 2023 2:09pm 3.0.3168 0 VERSION_BUMP 2f9238c8
Aug 3, 2023 9:34pm 2.16.1071 0 VERSION_BUMP 28cf12d2
Aug 2, 2023 9:57am 2.16.1066 0 VERSION_BUMP 51819d56
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