What is iwScanner?
iwScanner is a wireless scanner for Linux that provides an intuitive graphical interface. Developed using Glade and Python, the application only requires PyGTK to run on any Linux environment. For the scanning functionality, iwScanner utilizes the Wireless Tools, meaning that users with the iwlist command already have the necessary components to get started
Highlights
- Displays detailed information about detected wireless networks, including access point, MAC address, channel, encryption, and more
- Presents a chart visualizing the signal strength of each discovered wireless network
- Offers an interface design similar to the popular application NetStumbler
- Allows users to adjust the scanning speed to suit their preferences
- Provides the source code as part of the downloadable package, making it a free and open-source solution
Platforms
- Linux
Languages
- English
Features
Wireless
Scanner
Gtk