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NetSpot for Mac
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NetSpot for Mac

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  • Latest Version

    NetSpot 5.0.4925 LATEST

  • Review by

    Daniel Leblanc

  • Operating System

    macOS 11.0 Big Sur or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Etwok, LLC / External Link

  • Filename

    NetSpot.dmg

NetSpot for Mac is a comprehensive wireless survey tool for Mac users, which allows collecting, visualizing and analyzing Wi-Fi data using any MacBook.

In just a couple of clicks you can load your area map, point to your location on the map and start collecting Wi-Fi data around you.

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NetSpot for macOS creates heatmaps of your wireless network, showing you dead zones without coverage, so that you can place hotspots (Access Points) correctly.

Using the visualized map of collected wireless data, you can also see channel overlap, which will help you to optimize your Wi-Fi network.

Features and Highlights

Visualize Your Wireless Network
Efficiency-wise, your Wi-Fi network needs hotspots placed correctly and radio channels assigned in a proper way: the visual Wi-Fi map you get thanks to NetSpot lets you see all dead zones without coverage and optimize hotspots' placements; you can see channels' load and decide how to use them ideally.

Wireless Network Planning
The tool is also an amazing wireless survey tool for Wi-Fi planning. Load a map, collect some wireless site survey data, build a comprehensive heatmap of your network. Now viewing each channel separately is as easy as a pie. Once you locate an empty channel with no wireless networks - it's the optimal selection for a new Wi-Fi network. The app also lets you easily select channels for new Wi-Fi hotspots with minimal signal to noise ratio.

Analyze your Wi-Fi Coverage
The app is the easiest native wireless site survey software for Mac. You need just a few clicks to load your office plan or area map and start a network site survey. Just point to where you are on the map and the tool starts measuring wireless signal right away, move around, and collect Wi-Fi data. That's it: now you have all the needed info to analyze radio signal leakages, discover noise sources, map channel usage, locate effective access points, etc.

Native Cocoa app, simple and fast
WLAN site survey software has always been something for experts only. The app changes that today! The app wireless survey tool is really simple and accessible to Mac users of all levels. Simple deployment, no need for specific hardware, runs on any MacBook with Mac OS X 10.6+... it's a breeze to use. Net Spot is always up-to-date and is really small in size, only ~3MB to download, it brings the power of professional wireless survey software into your house, office or campus. Runs on a standard MacBook. Uses standard 802.11a/b/g/n wireless network adapters. Actually free!

How to Use

Launch NetSpot and select "Discover" or "Survey" mode

In "Survey" mode, upload or create a new map

Walk through the area to collect Wi-Fi data points

Analyze heatmaps to identify signal strength and issues

Switch to "Discover" mode for real-time Wi-Fi analytics

Export reports for documentation or troubleshooting

System Requirements
  • macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later
  • Intel-based or Apple Silicon Mac
  • Minimum 2 GB RAM
  • 100 MB available disk space
  • Wi-Fi card capable of passive scanning (for Survey mode)
PROS
  • Easy-to-use interface for all users
  • Powerful Wi-Fi heatmap visualization
  • Supports active and passive surveys
  • Real-time Wi-Fi scanning and metrics
  • Exportable professional-grade reports
CONS
  • Limited features in free version
  • No Android version available
  • Requires manual map input
  • Survey mode needs physical movement
  • Some features need Pro license
Note: Requires 64-bit processor. Some features like active scanning, professional visualization and advanced network management are disabled.

Also Available: Download NetSpot for Windows

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What's new in this version:

NetSpot 5.0.4925
- Change log not available for this version


NetSpot 5.0.4924
New additions to the NetSpot:
- Add antennas to your APs in Planning mode. Lots of configuration options as well as antenna import from file.
- Two new heatmap types: secondary signal and secondary signal troubleshooting
- Heatmaps can now be cropped

Updates, enhancements and improvements:
- Toolbar for zones and snapshots management
- The Planning mode algorithms for even more precise heatmaps

Fixed:
- Lots of minor fixes for an enhanced usability and stability


NetSpot 4.0.4502
Improved:
- Improved algorithms for faster and more efficient heatmap generation
- Updated empty snapshot icon
- Redesigned About section for temporary licenses

Fixed:
- Minor bug fixe


NetSpot 4.0.4462
Fixed:
- Minor issue related to adding access points in Planning mode


NetSpot 4.0.4453
- Change log not available for this version


NetSpot 3.2.4095
- Subtle bug fixes and improvements throughout


NetSpot 3.2.538
- Change log not available for this version


NetSpot 3.1.352
- Added:  You can now add your own router with custom simulation parameters to a Predictive Survey project if a specific router brand and/or model is not yet available in NetSpot; also very useful when you need to see how custom settings may affect your future WiFi.
- Added:  Select and manage multiple building objects together while working with a Planning project. Move, resize, delete, change parameters, copy and paste.
- Added:  It is now possible to set the transmit power and channel width for Access Point bands in Planning mode.
- Improved:  More Access Point brands and models are added to Planning mode consistently.
- Improved:  A way more advanced functionality of exporting, importing and merging snapshots.
- Fixed:  Subtle bug fixes and improvements throughout.


NetSpot 3.0.478.0
- Change log not available for this version


NetSpot 3.0.444.0
- Change log not available for this version


NetSpot 3.0.424.0
- Change log not available for this version


NetSpot 3.0.411
- Change log not available for this version


NetSpot 3.0.405
- Change log not available for this version


NetSpot 2.16.1071
Updates, enhancements and improvements:
- Implemented a workaround for a bug with Location Services in macOS 13.5 and 14 beta
- Improved project export in macOS 13.5+
- Updated WiFi routers' vendor list

Fixed:
- Fixed iperf testing
- Other minor enhancements and fixes


NetSpot 2.15.1054
New major features:
- Refreshed and sleek new user interface
- Wireless Discovery Mode: easily identify surrounding Wi-Fi networks
- Troubleshooting Advice: NetSpot now provides advice on how to solve the most common Wi-Fi network issues
- Global NetSpot-wide Preferences
- Wi-Fi network planning with a portable router
- [PRO] Active Scanning
- [PRO] Multi-Floor Scanning
- [PRO] Zone Snapshots
- [PRO] Hidden Network Scanning
- [PRO] Autosave
- [PRO] Advanced Export
- [PRO] Free technician licenses for every PRO and Enterprise users
- Detection of additional AP channels
- Channel width in Discover Mode

Updates, enhancements and improvements:
- Full compatibility with macOS Monterey
- Any data point may now be deleted at any time during the scan
- If the location of an AP isn't quite right, it can now be moved with just a click
- [PRO] Active Scanning with iperf3 support
- [PRO] Automated Troubleshooting Visualizations: Six special troubleshooting visualizations highlight areas of potential problems and provide recommendations
- [PRO] Advanced Network Grouping
- [PRO] Now you can assign custom aliases to your APs to better manage your hotspots
- [PRO] Environment-Based Project Presets
- More informative map indicators now show your scanning progress
- Better exports of visualizations into PDF
- Hovering over any spot on your map will update displayed parameters in real-time
- Improved predictive automatic detection of AP locations
- Now users can rename projects, zones and snapshots

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