Top 23 Apps Similar to Wifi Connection Mobile Hotspot
WiFi Automatic
This simple app can help you increasethestandby time of your device: WiFi Automaticautomaticallydisable your WiFi radio when you don't need it andthereby lowersthe battery consumption.You can also specify to automatically turn on WiFi again, ifyouturn on your device or when you enter a specifiedlocation(requires a cell radio and therefore does not work onWiFi-onlytablets!). Also, the app can regularly scan for availablenetworksto connect to and re-disable WiFi if no suitable network isfound.This way, you are always connected to your WiFi network whenusingthe device.WiFi Automatic is opensource:https://github.com/j4velin/WiFi-AutomaticA WiFi connection generally uses less power than a mobiledataconnection, so on your phone, it makes sense to keep the WiFiradioactive, whenever a WiFi network is in range--------------------Permissions:RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - is required to start the service againwhenrebooting your deviceThe following permissions are required to observe and changetheWiFi state:CHANGE_WIFI_STATEACCESS_NETWORK_STATEACCESS_WIFI_STATEThe following permissions are required to the "turn on WiFiwhenentering these locations" feature:INTERNETWRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGEACCESS_COARSE_LOCATIONACCESS_FINE_LOCATIONBILLING
Smart WiFi Selector: connects to strongest WiFi 2.3.5.1
Smart WiFi Selector - always the strongest WiFi connection!Youknowthe problem: although a strong WiFi signal isavailablenearby, yourdevice is keeping the connection to a muchweaker,more distant WiFinetwork. You have to disable and reenableWiFi onyour device toforce the strongest WiFi connection. SmartWiFiSelector puts an endto this situation! The strongestWiFiconnection will always beestablished automatically.Advantagesover other WiFi Switcher apps:* Smart WiFi Selector usesthe(selectable) difference in signalstrenght to decide when toswitchto another WiFi. The connection tothe new WiFi will happen ifthesignal is e.g. 20% stronger than thecurrent signal.Thiseliminates the constant switching - and, withthis, constantsignalinterruption - in the overlapping area of 2WiFi networks.*Selectable scan interval for the search for thestrongestWiFiconnection * It's possible to exclude specific WiFinetworksfromscan * Instant scan for the strongest WiFi connectionwhenthescreen gets switched on * Favors 5GHz networks, if desired*Sleepmode with own scan interval to save battery. The sleepmodecaneither be triggered by time or by the connection tospecificWiFinetworks. For example, if there are multiple WiFinetworks atwork,but only a single network at home, you may want toput yourhomenetwork on the sleep mode list. As soon as you leaveyourhomenetwork, Smart WiFi Selector will enter the normal workmode.*Option to switch to mobile data connection at poorWiFisignalstrength Because of all these benefits, Smart WiFiSelectoris themost flexible and most battery-saving WiFiswitcher-appinPlayStore! App permissions Location: required forWiFiscans(Android 6+) Storage: required for write optional debuglogtointernal storage HINT You may want to test thefreetrial,SmartWiFiSelector Trial, before buying. The trialhasfullfunctionality, but will expire after 7 days. SmartWiFiSelector -strongest WiFi connection
WiFi passwords and Free WiFi from Wiman build_218
Whether you’re working away from home or onholiday,stayingconnected is crucial, as we all know. You’ve gotyour dataplan butit’s not always enough. Surely, it’s going to belimited,probablyyour mobile connection is slow and unreliable, ortooexpensivewhen you’re abroad. Thankfully, there’re so manyplacesaround thatcan provide you with a free and unlimitedWiFiconnection.Unfortunately, they aren’t always so easy to locate.Weand ourcommunity are on hand to assist. We’re building ahugedatabasethat has all the information you need to find, get,andconnect toFree WiFi around you. Whether it’s an openWiFiconnection,password-protected WiFi, or requires an account,itmakes nodifference. You will know beforehand thanks to theotherusers whohave shared their experiences with you. You canobtain theWiFipassword, copy and paste it without having to ask thestaff intheplace for it. If you’re up for it, you too canshareyourexperience with other users by leaving a “like” or“dislike”oradding the WiFi passwords which haven’t already beenaddedbyanyone else. MAIN BENEFITS: 👉 WiFi passwords of publicplacesGetWiFi passwords of cafès, hotels, cities, airports andstoressharedby the users of the Wiman community. 👉Free WiFi Map Goto thehometo find the nearest free WiFi hotspot or look up a citytogetinformation on Free WiFi 👉 Offline Free WiFi map DownloadtheWiFimaps of the cities to avoid data roaming charges andhavethemhandy for when you don’t have an internet connection, soyoucanstay connected at all times both when in your cityorabroad.------------------------ N.B. This app hasn’t beendevelopedtoillegally access protected WiFi, but to find freeWiFiplaceswillingly shared by other users ofthecommunity.------------------------ Problems? Suggestions? Makeyourcommentson this board: http://bit.ly/Wiman-feature-request Areyoua Wimanfan? Follow us on: Facebook:facebook.com/wimanappTwitter:twitter.com/wimanme Website:wiman.me/mobile
Linksys 2.16.8
Control your Linksys Smart Wi-Fiproducts,including Velop, from anywhere. Tap into your Wi-Fi:checkconnected devices, set up guest access, or keep your kidsoffsocial networking sites when they should be doinghomework.New app adds support for Velop, a modular system oftri-bandconnection points that provide seamless, full-strengthWi-Fi forthe whole family.Key Features:• Remote Access – Access and manage your Wi-Fi from anywhere.• Dashboard – Quickly view the status of your Wi-Fi.• Guest Access – Protect your information by giving friendsandfamily internet-only access on a separate guest network.• Device Prioritization - Decide which devices get Wi-Fipriorityfor less lag and buffering.• Parental Controls - Create a safe internet experience foryourkids – even if they’re home and you’re not. Restrict accesstocertain websites or block specific devices from accessingtheinternet.System Requirements:• The Linksys app works with Velop systems and Linksys SmartWi-Firouters. To view the full list of supported routers,visit:http://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com/cloud/ustatic/mobile/supportedRouters.html• User accounts are created in the app orathttp://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com. Simply associate your accountwithyour Wi-Fi to log in from your devices.• Compatible with Android 4.0.3 and greaterOur new Velop product line features a setup experience thatusesBluetooth. In Android 6 and higher, apps must requestlocationpermissions to use Bluetooth. We don't collect or use anylocationinformation in our app.For additional help, visit our support siteathttp://support.linksys.com
Wi-Fi Utility R4.4.0-03
The Wi-Fi Utility app is a factory installed app foryourmobiledevice that finds, manages, and automatically connectstoavailableWi-Fi hotspots. The app helps increase yourdevice’sWi-Ficonnections while minimizing your cellular dataconsumption byonlyturning Wi-Fi on when and where needed. This appis intendedsolelyfor TracFone Wireless or its brands subscribers.Onlyactivesubscribers will receive the full benefit.
WeeNet - Network Utility Suite 4.1.0-spaghetti
WeeNet - Network Tool is a complete network utility. WeeNetallowsyou to do: 1. Scan Wireless Networks nearby with thepossibility toapply several filters 2. Graphically Identify alloccupied channelsfrom Wireless Networks nearby 3. Scan all thedevices connected toyour local networks 4. Obtain devices connectedparameters indetails (Hostname, MAC and IP), thru NetBIOS, UPnP& Bonjour5.Network Speedtest, to reveal your download andupload speeds 6.Wake On Lan 7. Ping 8. TraceRoute 9. Ports Scan 10.WHOIS 11. DNSLookup 12. Custom Subnet Scan 13. VPN hosts scan 14.Know moreabout your device in your LAN 15. Diagnosis of yourwireless AccessPoint identifying security flaws and interferenceWhich questionsWeeNet reply? - Does anyone steal my Wi-Fi ? - Is mynetwork safe ?- Why my network is running slowly ? - Why mywireless network isnot reachable in my room? - Does my internetprovider give me theright network speed ?
Wifi Analyzer 6.01
Wifi Analyzer will provide usefulinformationabout wireless signals around you. App supports 2.4Ghzand5Ghz.- Helps to find optimal placement for wifi receivers- Wifi Analyzer provides you information individualy onwifichannels- Shows signal strength in history graph- Wifi Analyzer recommends the best channel for new AP- Information of the channel width (20/40/80MHz - onlyAndroid6+)- Wifi Heat Map - let you create heat map of wifi signalqualityaround youVersion of Wifi Analyzer without ads is availableat:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.wifianalyzer.proNote: Android 6+ (Marshmallow) requires LOCATION permissionandlocation enabled - the reasons explained on the officialwebsiteandroid.com:http://developer.android.com/about/versions/marshmallow/android-6.0-changes.html#behavior-hardware-idAlternative for Android 6+ possibly without need of LOCATION:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.wifianalyzer.sdk22(Wifi Analyzer app made on older SDK could work incompatibilitymode)
