So Choices, So Many Possibilities

Hello,

I just got set up in my new apartment and now I am currently getting everything situated with the new wireless networks. When I first got here I searched all the wireless networks within range, and to my surprise I found 10 "public" ones. I wanted to know if there was some method I could use in order to find out each network's various details; how fast it is, how many people use it, etc.

I was hoping that I would be able to do this through the terminal or something along those lines.

Any help would be great.
Thanks

mconway0003 said:

Hello,

I just got set up in my new apartment and now I am currently getting everything situated with the new wireless networks. When I first got here I searched all the wireless networks within range, and to my surprise I found 10 "public" ones. I wanted to know if there was some method I could use in order to find out each network's various details; how fast it is, how many people use it, etc.

I was hoping that I would be able to do this through the terminal or something along those lines.

Any help would be great.
Thanks

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Leeching off of a private wireless network is illegal in many states and countries. If you do connect to an unencrypted wireless connection, be aware that your data is sent in a format openly available to interception by a third party. That includes sensitive information like passwords and financial data.

In addition, some hackers set up "honey pots", designed to lure in would-be wi-fi thieves in order to hack their machines.

So, having given you the lecture, if you want to see the strength of the signals in your area, AirPort Radar is a widget that does just that.