Wireless Network Watcher

2.41 WiFi device scanner for Windows

Felix Cheng

Review: Network scanning software for detecting and monitoring connected devices on WiFi networks.

Freeware network monitoring software download, reviewed by Felix Cheng
Software app to scan network and view all the connected devices - Screenshot of Wireless Network Watcher
Scan and view all WiFi networks available - Screenshot of Wireless Network Watcher
Devices that are connected to any particular wireless network - Screenshot of Wireless Network Watcher
Minimalistic interface - Screenshot of Wireless Network Watcher

Shows who is connected to your wireless network.

Wireless Network Watcher is a small and useful freeware utility which displays information about who and what is connected to your home wireless network. Whether you're checking up on a neighbour you suspect might be stealing your Internet connection or whether you'd like to diagnose issues with your wireless WiFi network, then Wireless Network Watcher displays the information you need.

This program will output the local IP address, the MAC address of devices connected to your network, the manufacturer of the network card the device is using and the name of the device connected.

Features of Wireless Network Watcher

  • Alerts: Receive notifications when a new device joins the network.
  • Export: Save results to HTML, XML, CSV and text files.
  • Hidden Devices: Detect hidden devices on the network.
  • History: Track changes in the connected devices over time.
  • Monitoring: Observe the IP address, MAC address and description of each device.
  • Network Information: View network information such as SSID, signal quality.
  • Network Map: Generate a network map with the connected devices.
  • Remote Monitoring: Monitor the devices on the network remotely.
  • Scanning: Quickly scan your wireless network and view connected devices.
  • Security: Analyze the security of your wireless network.
  • Statistics: Monitor the traffic and usage of devices on the network.

Compatibility and License

Wireless Network Watcher is provided under a freeware license on Windows from WiFi software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.41 is the latest version last time we checked.

NirSoft Freeware accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.

What version of Windows can Wireless Network Watcher run on?

Wireless Network Watcher can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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  1. Wireless Network Watcher Download
  2. Free WiFi Software
  3. Network Monitoring Software
Wireless Network Watcher has been picked by our editors as good software.
Wireless Network Watcher has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested Wireless Network Watcher 2.41 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.