Network Explorer: a Wi-Fi network discovery tool APK
App information
Version 6.0.2 (#602)
Updated 2020-05-06
APK Size 8.2 MB
Requires Android Android 4.4+ (KitKat)
Offered by Bill Wixted
Category Free Tools App
App id com.effinitytech.networkexplorer
Developer's notes Network Explorer discovers Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi and bluetooth devices.
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Latest updates
What's new in Network Explorer: a Wi-Fi network discovery tool 6.0.2
Editor's review
Download the latest Network Explorer: a Wi-Fi network discovery tool application, version 6.0.2, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Tools app is developed by Bill Wixted and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including 6.0.2, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
1. Wi-Fi networks scanning (including a dynamic signal strength graph)
2. Wi-Fi devices scanner (including a port scanning function)
3. Bonjour services discovery
4. Wi-Fi Direct devices discovery
5. Bluetooth devices scanning
6. BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices scanning
Please note that this app requests location permissions because it is possible to determine a user's location based on proximity to publicly available Wi-Fi networks. Any app that provides network scanning functions like this one will also require location permissions. This is a requirement enforced by Google. Network Explorer does not attempt to actually determine, save or transmit the user's location even when the location permission is given.
App permissions
Network Explorer: a Wi-Fi network discovery tool 6.0.2 APK requires following permissions:
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 4.1/5 based on 1+ reviews
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5 ★ well written app.especially nice because it shows bluetooth info as well.
1 ★ It says there's no Wi-Fi networks while I'm connected even to a Wi-Fi network totally junk
4 ★ good app.... it provides the data that it says it will provide.
1 ★ Didn't discover any networks but I can connect to my home network
3 ★ Works but requires location. So, no thank you.
5 ★ Scanner cant find networks.
5 ★ Great app work great! Droid Turbo 2
5 ★ Good to know where your at on the Map !
5 ★ A Free wi-fi Network Explorer Application A wi-fi Network Discovery Tool From : Bill Wixted
2 ★ It only works well for the first time.
5 ★ works better than most anything!!
1 ★ Did not work.... Uninstalled
5 ★ Very beautiful to keep
2 ★ CCC c1452.73116)4254
3 ★ Not so good
Previous versions
Network Explorer: a Wi-Fi network discovery tool 6.0.2 APK for Windows (#602, 8.2 MB)
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