HT202663: Use Wireless Diagnostics to help you resolve Wi-Fi issues on your Mac

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Q: I have Mountain Lion 10.8.4 and want to find how congested are channels 1 - 13.  Seems to be easy with 10.8.3 and earlier but cant for the life of me find it in 10.8.4.  Can anyone help?

I have mountain lion 10.8.4 and want to find how congested are channels 1-13 on my router.  How do I do this please?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Aug 27, 2013 1:29 PM

by varjak paw,Solvedanswer
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A:

I'd suggest you get WiFi Explorer from the Mac App Store. For only $3.99 I find it well worth the cost for the ease of use and better info in relation to the built-in tools.

 

Regards.

 

 

 

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Posted on Aug 27, 2013 1:32 PM

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  • by varjak paw,Solvedanswer

    varjak paw varjak paw Aug 27, 2013 1:32 PM in response to dandown
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    Aug 27, 2013 1:32 PM in response to dandown

    I'd suggest you get WiFi Explorer from the Mac App Store. For only $3.99 I find it well worth the cost for the ease of use and better info in relation to the built-in tools.

     

    Regards.

     

     

     

    Disclaimer: any product suggestion and link given is strictly for reference and represents my opinion only. No warranties express or implied. I get no personal benefit from the sale of any product I may recommend in any of my posts in the Communities. Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited. You must be this tall to ride. Objects in mirror may be closer than they appear. Preservatives added to improve freshness. Contestants have been briefed on some questions before the show. No animals were harmed in the making of this post.

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    dandown dandown Aug 29, 2013 5:34 AM in response to varjak paw
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    Aug 29, 2013 5:34 AM in response to varjak paw

    Thanks - works a treat.