I was just wondering if there is a way to check WiFi signal strength? No not just the strength out of the 3 bars , but similar to that of checking cellular strength (-87 for example etc.) in Field Test Mode.
snverhallen
snverhallen
How about this? Not quite what you're looking for, but seems better than relying on the default wifi icon!
WiFinder is a one-screen application that scans all of the local WiFi networks. It determines if they're locked (reporting which lock type to you) or if they're open. If they're open, it attempts to associate with them and open up Google's homepage. If it gets a result, it checks to see if it was actually from Google or not - many "open" networks actually require authentication, and redirect you to a login page. If it is from the right server, then the status icon is updated with a green check mark. Otherwise, you'll get either a red X (for redirected) or red - (for locked).
It links to WiFinder. From the developer's page...
The screenshot shows that it displays signal strength as a number for each WiFi source found.
From the Phone Keypad type: *3001#12345#* and then press the "Call" button
This will show signal strength in dB.
On average, mine shows the following:
1-2 bars = -103 to -99
3-5 bars = -93 to -77
Seems fairly consistent anywhere I go.
EDIT: Darn, it's a paid app. I'm not really willing to pay for that. So I guess no free alternatives?
That is a very powerful app, you do realize applications take time to develop. And an application that does what WiFinder does probably took at least 50 hours. Considering professional developers make at least $50/hr, that App should net him about $2500 in the long run.
I do realize, it's just at the moment I'm not allowed to download $ apps, which is why I was asking for a free alternative.
snverhallen
Then why did you said "I'm not really willing to pay for that"?
It links to WiFinder. From the developer's page...
The screenshot shows that it displays signal strength as a number for each WiFi source found.
I can't believe that there are no apps for measuring WiFi Strength on iPad or iPhone. Some rooms in my house have bad Wifi reception, and I need an accurate measuring device to try to improve it.
I just downloaded Netstumbler to use on my Laptop to to measure WiFi strength. I will see how it works tonight.