Instructions for using OS X's Wi-Fi channel scanning feature

Wi-Fi is an important connection for devices. On the new generation MacBook, Apple has removed the Ethernet connector so Wi-Fi is the only default Internet connection that users can use. This article will show you how to scan the surrounding Wi-Fi spots and OS X will suggest the best channels you should use.

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Wi-Fi channels play a rather important role, in fact, if in an area where too many Wi-Fi hotspots overlap, it will lead to a network shutdown or more conspicuous than reducing the connection speed. user's down significantly. This is also the reason for the Wi-Fi connection sometimes or limited.

To scan a Wi-Fi channel in a common area, users have to use an application from a 3rd party, but it is fortunate to have OS X Lion or more. Apple has integrated into a tool called " Diagnostics Wireless ", this tool will help users scan, calculate and suggest " safe " Wi-Fi channels that users should use. After that, users just need to change the Wi-Fi channel in their Wi-Fi transmitter settings.

Implementation steps

Step 1 : Hold down the " Option " key and click on the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar.
Step 2 : Continue to click on " Open Wireless Diagnostics "

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Step 3 : In the window that appears, select " Continue " and enter Passwold of the device.

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Step 4 : At Menu bar of " Wireless Diagnostics ", click " scan " on the " Window " tab as shown below

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Step 5 : After " Scan ", " Wireless Dianostics " will show the user a list of connections around with some outstanding information. Of course the tool also displays good connection channels that users can use in this area.

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You just need to install your Wi-Fi transmitter so that it overlaps the Channel with the suggestion of " Wireless Dianostics ". Your Wi-Fi connection will be more optimized, improve speed somewhat and avoid unnecessary mistakes.

Good luck.