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If you're measuring SSID's in dBm , chances are you're on-the-go. And what better way to measure SSID's than using an iPad? Oscium's WiPry-Pro is the capable of measuring SSID's in dBm (or mW if that suits your fancy). See RSSI column for the exact value in dBm. SSID Hebel_2.4 has a value of -55...

Every try playing a guitar that's out of tune? It doesn't sound pretty. Even a great guitarist can't do much with an out-of-tune guitar. Everyone knows that guitars need to be tuned but did you know that your Wi-Fi can be optimized? Did you know that optimizing your Wi-Fi will translate into faster...

So, how nosy are you? You don't have to answer that question (or any of the questions on the survey linked above). But is it being nosy to look at your neighbors AP? Of course not! Now, if you're trying to access their secured connection by entering in potential passwords, then you need help ...

"Why can't I access SSID's on my iPad (or iPhone)? An Android device gives me that." It's true. When using an iOS device (like iPad or an iPhone), it's not possible to access the internal network card inside your phone. It's restricted throughout the entire platform. The exception to this is Apple'...

ZigBee is popular in home automation solutions. Things like door locks, remote controls, on/off switches, light switches, and a whole host of other solutions all can use this protocol. Because your home should be smart too , right? ZigBee isn't the only protocol out there but it's popular. Now,...

This is a great way to bring spectrum analysis down to the bottom shelf. Doesn't matter how much you know about packets or signal-to-noise ratio, everyone understands an F. Because everyone has had one. Right? Okay. Maybe not. But everyone understands that an F is bad. And that's what channel...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK –July 23, 2015-- Oscium's spectrum analyzer has been recognized as a finalist for one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year. An independent panel of more than 70 judges selected Oscium’s iPad spectrum analyzer (...

Interested in WiPry-Pro but want to do a little research before purchasing? Here's some additional information that will help: SC-WiFi blog by Sam Clements (CWNE #101 – CCIE #40629) asks the question: " Does the world need another spectrum analyzer? " Spoiler alert: the answer is yes! Lee Badman is...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -May 20, 2015—ECN recently honored Oscium’s WiPry-Pro as a finalist in two categories: Test...

Ever wanted to use your iPad to do real Wi-Fi troubleshooting? Well. Now you can. Here's an example of how to do basic reporting of your Wi-Fi landscape. Oscium's WiPry-Pro shows the SSID xfinitywifi with a BSSID of [c0:7c:d1:50:90:8a] and an associated radio channel of 6. This image was taken on...