How to Check a Wireless Connection With NetStumbler
When you start using a wireless connection for your networking needs, you want access to tools that can help establish a strong connection signal. On the NetStumbler site you can download free software that checks and locates various wireless connections within your area.
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Instructions
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Install the NetStumbler software onto your computer. You can find the software on the NetStumbler website for free. Before you download the software, read the system specifications and release notes.
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Run NetStumbler to locate your wireless card. The software uses this information to determine proximity and availability of wireless connections. If you receive a "No Wireless Card Detected" message, it could mean that the card is not supported.
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Hit the scan button to check for available wireless connections. After the scan, NetStumbler will return a list of access points. If a known access point is not returned in the results, then it is a closed point.
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Select "Auto Reconfigure' from the software's menu. You can use this feature to allow NetStumbler to reset your settings, so that you can always access different wireless connections, no matter what the SSID.
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Tips & Warnings
If an access point is listed as closed, then you need to know the SSID of the router in order to connect to it. Most likely, a closed wireless connection won't show up in the returned results from NetStumbler.
Before you run NetStumbler, check the wireless connection settings on your computer. You want to set up your wireless card to connect to any router, not one with a specific SSID.
