Acrylic Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi scanner to analyze and survey wireless networks.
Overview
Acrylic Wi-Fi is a set of professional Wi-Fi analysis tools for the Windows platform. The suite includes Acrylic Wi-Fi Home (a free scanner), Acrylic Wi-Fi Professional (an advanced 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax scanner), and Acrylic Wi-Fi Heatmaps (for site surveys). It's designed for identifying access points, analyzing signal strength, channel overlap, and network configurations, making it useful for both troubleshooting and the reconnaissance phase of a security audit.
✨ Key Features
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax network scanning
- Signal strength (RSSI) and channel quality analysis
- Identifies network security details (WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPS)
- Monitor mode support for capturing all packets (Professional version)
- GPS support for wardriving
- Wi-Fi heatmapping and site surveys (Heatmaps version)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Comprehensive feature set including monitor mode and heatmapping
- Modern interface and support for latest Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 6/6E)
- Windows-native application
Unique Value: Offers a powerful and feature-rich suite of Wi-Fi analysis and visualization tools specifically for Windows users, from a free basic scanner to professional-grade site survey software.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Visualizing channel overlap in a corporate environment to optimize AP placement.
- Identifying and locating unauthorized access points.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Actively attacking or cracking wireless networks
- Use on non-Windows operating systems
🏆 Alternatives
More feature-rich than inSSIDer, especially with its monitor mode capabilities, and provides a more affordable software-only solution compared to hardware-based tools from Ekahau or NetAlly.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 5-day free trial
Free tier: Acrylic Wi-Fi Home is free for personal use with basic scanning features.
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