New features Wi-Fi Diagnostics Tool in Mountain Lion

Wi-Fi Diagnostics Tool, upgraded to Mountain Lion, in addition to the redesign and got some new features, which can be quite useful in certain situations. In this case we are talking about an integrated Wi-Fi scanner, which allows even find hidden access points.

To get started is to make access to this tool easier and more convenient, to endure it, for example, in the LaunchPad. To do this in any Finder window, press the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + G and specify the path / System / Library / CoreServices. Here is the Wi-Fi Diagnostics and make it into the LaunchPad.

Now run the tool itself. Not paying attention to the menu that appears, press the keyboard shortcut Command + N. Network Utilities window appears in front of us. Click on the point of Wi-Fi Scan, and then displays a list of all detected Wi-Fi networks. Among the displayed parameters present name of the network, the BSSID, used channels, protocols, security settings, signal strength, etc.

This tool will certainly be useful in cases where it is necessary, for example, to minimize co-channel interference.

[via osxdaily]