How to find what channel the SSID is on?

I'd like to see what channel (e.g. 1-10, I believe) each SSID in the list is. How can I find that information?

AngryHacker

Posted 2011-03-02T17:24:16.260

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6cmd /k netsh wlan show all – hyperslug – 2011-03-02T19:57:28.530

Answers

Install inSSIDer from MetaGeek. It is simple to use and gives you information on your and other SSIDs in your area.

BrianA

Posted 2011-03-02T17:24:16.260

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Sadly this program is not free. – Elmue – 2017-12-29T20:59:04.130

It used to be free. However, it is indeed no longer available for free directly from MetaGeek. Freeware archives may still have it, though. Like CHIP, a German computer magazine: http://www.chip.de/downloads/inSSIDer-Home-letzte-Freeware-Version_41273737.html

– Daniel B – 2018-01-23T13:45:42.730

1inSSIDer is awesome, but I think for more users, something built into the operating system would be better. – Joel Coehoorn – 2011-03-02T18:16:42.477

@Moab, @Joel Coehoorn What is considered good RSSI? There are a ton of SSIDs in the building I am in and I am trying to a find a spare channel. I currently get RSSI of -18 to -20. Is this good? – AngryHacker – 2011-03-02T19:05:34.660

@AngyHacker I'm getting 4 out of 5 bars on the Win7 indicator for -60. If you look at the "time graph" window it is colour coded. -20 is well into the green! RSSI is in negative dB's so the lower the number the better the signal. – BrianA – 2011-03-03T13:52:09.650

On a Command Prompt, type:

netsh wlan show all

David Muro

Posted 2011-03-02T17:24:16.260

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The more pipe will be useful: netsh wlan show all | more – Morgoth – 2017-03-03T10:50:43.747

Menu start run cmd.exe and type:

netsh wlan show networks mode=bssid

Bartkowsk1

Posted 2011-03-02T17:24:16.260

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The output of this command is much simpler than others. – Jim – 2016-09-05T03:37:41.043

From a cmd (command) prompt, type:

netsh wlan show interfaces

dienilno

Posted 2011-03-02T17:24:16.260

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This is the reply that best answered my question: how to know the channel of the Wi-Fi network I'm already connected to. – Valmiky Arquissandas – 2016-11-14T12:25:31.300

I'd recommend Free NetSpot for these purposes. All the necessary information is in the Discover mode window. Here are some screenshots:

Paul

Posted 2011-03-02T17:24:16.260

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Use either of these

netsh wlan show interface name="Wi-Fi" | findstr "Channel"
netsh wlan show networks interface="Wi-Fi" mode=bssid | findstr "Channel"

phuclv

Posted 2011-03-02T17:24:16.260

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I use Acrylic Wifi. The Home version is for free. It runs on Windows 7,8,10 but requires .NET Framework 4.5

Elmue

Posted 2011-03-02T17:24:16.260

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