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Y-Guy
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 Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject: Lion built in Wi-Fi Diagnostics tool |
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Ran across this tip from OSXdaily and since the site was fairly new to me I thought I'd pass it along as I found the app very helpful.
http://osxdaily.com/2011/12/28/check-wireless-signal-strength-optimize-wifi-networks-mac-os-x/
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Bandit Bill
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| Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: Lion built in Wi-Fi Diagnostics tool |
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Cool...
I should run this app and then turn on my microwave. I always lose connection when it is on 
I plan on changing my routers channel, but I never bothered yet I might just upgrade to an Airport Extreme or Time Capsule |
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Y-Guy
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| Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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The article does say it works with all routers, not just Apple branded ones.
Tell ya, I love my Airport Extreme this works great!
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Cheers Y-Guy, that might come in handy 
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Anybody know if it works with Snow Leopard? (and if it's available "separately"?)
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Bandit Bill
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Just putting my hand on top of my mini caused about a 20db loss in signal strength. This is the same amount that placing my Cinema Display on top of the mini causes.
I haven't tried the microwave yet. |
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saul
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| mooblie wrote: | | Anybody know if it works with Snow Leopard? (and if it's available "separately"?) |
nope. tried to run and says "This application requires Mac OS X 10.7 or later."
Nice utility to have, though. |
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mooblie
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Shame. Thanks anyway, Saul.
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