What does WiGLE net do?
Wigle (Wireless Geographic Logging Engine)
Wigle.net is a website that consolidates location and other data on wireless networks around the world. This data is collected by volunteers who download an app to their phones and the app logs all the AP's they encounter and their GPS coordinates.
Is WiGLE net free?
All the networks. Found by Everyone.
Hey, apparently folks need to hear this again: every WiGLE user has a daily query limit associated with their account. This keeps the service available for everyone without costing $ALL_THE_MONEY.
How do I map a wireless access point?
Here's what you need to do to get a WiFi heat map:
- Install a WiFi mapper app on your laptop or mobile device.
- Use the app to collect WiFi signal data.
- Let the app turn the collected data into a WiFi heat map.
Is SSID and Wi-Fi name the same?
SSID is simply the technical term for a Wi-Fi network name. When you set up a wireless home network, you give it a name to distinguish it from other networks in your neighbourhood. You'll see this name when you connect your devices to your wireless network.