iwScanner
iwScanner is a free wireless scanner for Linux with a graphical interface.
What iwScanner is
iwScanner is a free wireless scanner for Linux with a graphical interface. It detects wireless networks and shows details such as access point, MAC address, channel, and encryption. A chart displays signal strength for each detected network, and scanning speed can be adjusted. The scanner uses wireless-tools and is ready to run when iwlist is available. It is designed in Glade and written in Python; the maker says PyGTK is required in a Linux environment. iwScanner can open and save NetDetect (.ndd) and NetStumbler (.ns1) files, and its source is included with the download. The latest listed release is version 0.2.4, dated 2010-04-15, offered as an Ubuntu deb package and a generic Linux tarball. That release fixes an issue in which some networks were incorrectly identified as WPA2. Earlier version 0.2.3 notes added support for the rt2860sta card. The maker invites users to email the author through the contact page.
Good
- Free, with source included in the download.
- Displays network details and signal strength.
- Scanning speed is adjustable.
- Opens and saves NetDetect and NetStumbler files.
Watch out
- The listed release dates to 2010.
- Requires iwlist and PyGTK in a Linux environment.
Who it suits
iwScanner suits Linux users who want a graphical view of detected wireless networks and signal strength. It may also fit users who work with NetDetect or NetStumbler files.
Verdict
iwScanner provides basic wireless network details and signal charts in a free Linux application. Its listed release is old, and users should check the stated runtime requirements before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From iwScanner's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| iwScanner | Free | Free · Linux wireless scanner · Source included in download |
The facts
Each one read from iwScanner's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Contact
- The contact page identifies Renzo Bertuzzi (kuthulu) as the author and invites users to email him.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Download formats
- Version 0.2.4 is offered as an Ubuntu deb package and a generic Linux tarball.checked 9 Oct 2026
- File formats
- It can open and save NetDetect (.ndd) and NetStumbler (.ns1) files.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Implementation
- It is designed in Glade and written in Python, and the maker says it needs PyGTK to run in a Linux environment.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Latest listed release
- The download page lists version 0.2.4, dated 2010-04-15, with a fix for networks incorrectly detected as WPA2.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Network details
- It displays information about detected wireless networks, including access point, MAC address, channel, and encryption.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- iwScanner is a wireless scanner for Linux with a graphical interface.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Scanning engine
- The scanner uses wireless-tools and is ready to run if iwlist is available.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Scan speed
- Scanning speed is adjustable.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Signal chart
- It charts signal strength for each detected wireless network.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Supported card note
- The version 0.2.3 notes say support for the rt2860sta card was added.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2008checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Price and source
- The maker describes iwScanner as free and says its source is included in the download.checked 9 Oct 2026
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