Is there any simple util, which shows all actually available wifi networks and possibly even test, if they are open and providing internet connection?
It would be great help if you get into area with dozens of APs and looking for some free internet
WiFiFoFum is pretty good, also gives GPS coordinates of the connections so you can drive right to their door step.
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Calling everyone who has a Phone or Wifi enabled Pocket PC!
Ever got lost with your PDA and realised you left your GPS Receiver at home? Do you still want to navigate in big cities when you lose GPS signal? Or hell, do you just hate the fact that HTC does not integrate a GPS Receiver in their phones yet?!
Well, Navizon is the coolest application I've found in a long while. You can navigate using Wifi or GSM!? How kewl is that?
http://www.navizon.com/
Spread the word. As more people join, more GSM Towers and Wifi Access Points pop up all over the place. If your area isn't covered yet, just simply hook up to a GPS Device and it'll find and plot all the Telephone Masts and Access Points (WEP or Open). Then disconnect the gps, and become set free.
The greatest thing about Navizon is that you can use it as a Virtual GPS Device for your navigator (eg TomTom), which lets you navigate using just GSM or Wifi singals.
It has some other kewl features like seeing where your phone is online; great if your phone gets stolen, or to check on your kids.....(or wife!? - let's not go into that debate)
THE BEST PART IS - IT IS FREE!
Ok, im trying to find an app... here is my idea:
I travel a lot, and sometimes, i want to connect to a public wi-fi hotspot....
Is there an app that tells you, over a map, where to locate wifi hotspots?
It would be nice if it were somethingg for offline use, since thaat, if you are looking for a hotspot, may mean that you have no internet currently..
Thanks!!
Anyone found/got an app that scans for open WiFi networks? I don't mean ones that find networks unprotected by WPA or WEP - I mean search for networks that when connected to, actually provide an open connection to the internet...
I'd love to see one too. I'm too lazy to test all "open" networks everytime I'm in a foreign city. Wandering around looking like i'm searching for more beer to chug down.
Found one, but not free
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.incorporateapps.wifi&feature=order_history
i'm dealing with this weird issue,
i have set up a wifi network in my home consisting of a router and a repeater,and they have now eliminated the dead spots in my home.
I tested whether mobile devices can switch to the nearest access point when they are moved,while they are connected to the wifi network
laptops switched to the nearest access points as they were moved
unfortunately my arc was not able to...it depended on the same access point as it moved away, even if i keep it next to the repeater it would not pick it's signal.
this would happen the other way around as well if i connect via repeater and bring the phone near the router it would not pick router's signal
any work-a-rounds
HELP!!
Also running doom kernel i had to flash the wifi modules could this have affected in anyway
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
I know this post is a bit old...but a good solution for this issue is Best Wifi:
Description
Do you have a WiFi extender in your home or office, or even a second WiFi Access Point Name (APN)? You do? Then ‘Best WiFi’ is for you!
‘Best WiFi’ is a lightweight application that automatically switches between saved APNs based on their signal strengths. So if while you are pacing in the office or walking around at home, and the signal strength drops below the pre-set level, ‘Best WiFi’ will go through your saved APNs and automatically connect to the one with the best signal at the time.
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This app works well to switch between different saved SSIDs that are listed in Android and has eliminated the issue of losing connectivity on my home network due to my phone staying connected to a weak signal and losing its ip address/not surfing.
Thank you
Same problem here, but this app does not do make any difference
Useful app, you deserve a "thank you"
My WiFi is a FREE application for anyone who wants to tap onto your nearest WiFi connection at ease. An added feature that My WiFi provides is a speed test which allow users to test their connecting speed range so that they are able to gain access to the Internet through a secured and flexible manner
Search "My WiFi" on Google Play and get the orange logo app
I am new here so I shall upgrade my account to devBD later
===== Key Features =====
Free WiFi Connection
No matter where you are, My WiFi is an all-inclusive WiFi Finder application that will be able to detect the nearest WiFi signal that is available to you, allowing you to tap onto that Free WiFi Network and surf the net as you wish for FREE. What’s more, that particular WiFi connection will be stored in your mobile device for future use if you are out and about.
WiFi Speed Test
Upon connection of a WiFi, users are able to do a simple test of how strong or weak that connection is. You will be able to see metrics such as download and upload speeds for that connected network, Furthermore, My WiFi is smart enough to recommend suggestions to you pertaining to the current online activities that you are able to do with the current network e.g. messaging, gaming, or video streaming.
Secured WiFi Connection
During the Speed test process, My WiFi is also intelligent enough to detect and deter any SSLStep attach or WiFi interception or WiFi Hijacking that may compromise the security of your phone and the contents within it. My WiFi will alert you immediately if a specific network has such an issue and prompt you to disconnect from it.
HotSpot Detection
Once the connection is successful, you are able to view and monitor the quality of your WiFi. If your personal WiFi is turned on, there will be many users that are out to connect to your hotspot, which means you need to do a password change for your current router to improve the security of your WiFi and keep the connection consistent and fast without having to compromise the speed.
Users in India & Brazil are Supported, other countries are on the go.
Download
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartech.mywifi