Top 34 Apps Similar to Portable Wi-Fi 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
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 ?
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
WiFi Analyzer Pro
This is the ad free version of WiFiNetworkAnalyzerapplication.(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pzolee.wifiinfo).Please try the free version before buying it!IMPORTANT for Android 6 (Marshmallow): Please enablelocationservice (Settings>Location) or the app won't workproperly. Thisis not required for the app, this is a problem inandroid 6.0(without it the app won't see the networks).DescriptionThe most intuitive WiFi analyzer application on theAndroidMarket!This app monitors and analyzes your network and warns you ifthereare problems.For beginners: easy to understand, you don't need to be anITexpert. You can detect the problems without knowing how theRSSI,link speed work or what they mean.For experts: It tests your WiFi network latency, DNSresolvingcontinuously, not just displays static information!Features:* Real-time latency, link speed and signal strength informationonthe dashboard* Analyze function: DNS resolving, overlapping networks,latency,signal power and so on.* Wireless networks on graph* Detailed information about your network and your access pointlikethe vendor of the AP or the exact frequency and DHCPinfo.
FRITZ!App WLAN 2.9.7
With FRITZ!App WLAN you can keep an eye onyourwireless network at all times. Use the FRITZ!App WLAN for aneasyconnection from your Android smartphone or tablet to thewirelessLAN of your FRITZ!Box or any other WLAN router. TheFRITZ!App WLANalso provides you with useful details about theexisting wirelessconnection. A graphic diagram presented in theFRITZ!App WLAN offersyou additional transparency about the channelassignments of thevarious devices in your wireless LANenvironment.Minimum prerequisite:- smartphone or tablet with Android version 4 or higher (AppVersion4.0)- smartphone or tablet with Android version 2.3 or higher(Appversion 1.2.1)Many thanks for all the encouragement and five star ratings! Weareoverwhelmed and extremely motivated!*Information about the WLAN test:the integrated iperf clientprogrammakes it possible to measure the maximum data throughputvia TCP andUDP between smartphone or tablet and the targetcomputer within anetwork. FRITZ!App WLAN acts as a client, anyremote site as a iperfserver. During the tests the differentparameters of the TCP/UDPprotocol are altered; ping, DNS and HTTPrequests are sent to gatherinformation concerning the availablebandwidth, latency, fluctuationand data loss in the network.Information about the user rights required for this app:• Near Field Communication: is used to control wirelessconnectionsvia NFC/Android Beam• Device ID: The device ID is used to store the password securelyineach individual device.• Call information: Along with the Device ID, the callinformationbelong to a group predefined by Google. This callinformation isnot used by the app.• Microphone: The microphone and the camera belong into agrouppredefined by Google. This microphone function is not used bythethe app.• Access to the camera: necessary for reading the QR code• Vibration: Haptic feedback to confirm that the QR code hasbeenread• Camera flash: May also be needed to read the QR code• Wake lock: For switching the screen timeout on and off• Change or delete contents of USB storage/SD card: For thesharingfunction information is cached locally before sending• Test access to protected memory: Check for write rights onUSBstorage/SD card for sharing function• Change network connectivity: Establish and clear wirelessLANconnections• Change system settings: Save sorting sequence ofradionetworks• Call up wireless LAN connections: Check whether WLAN isswitchedon/off• Call up network connections: Check status of wirelessLANconnections• Access to all networks: Query of the FRITZ!Boxfirmware/modelnumber
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
Data Usage Hotspot Monitor - NeoData 2.7.4
NeoData shows the amount of data used, easy and accurate withjustone click instead of logging in to My Operator Mobile HotspotUsageMonitor: ✔ Keep track of your hotspot usage with out having tologinto Operator account. ✔ Set Limits for Mobile Hotspot usage.Trackhotspot usage and share your internet at home consciously.Controlyour wireless data plan: ✔ Exclude free apps(zero ratedapps) fromthe counter data plan. ✔ Data Tracker: Monitor your datausage onmobile, Wi-Fi, roaming, 3G, 4G. ✔ Data plan usage: Set upalarmsfor the usage of your plan. ✔ Widget of Real time plan usageontask bar and screen. ✔ Daily Data Usage indicators Dual SIMphonessupport Android 6-9. (Support removed by Google on Android10) ✔Dual SIM App. You can control each plan individually. ManageeachSIM data usage, for example, you can separate your phonebillaccording to your needs: business/personal; Fortravellers;International SIM/local SIM; Prepaid/Pospaid etc.Monitor yournetwork coverage. Network usage monitor. ✔ Shows to theoperatorswhen and where network downtime and mobile internetproblems arehappening. Works for Vodafone, ATT, Cricket, Movistar,Verizon.Screen Time. Usage Phone. ✔ Monitor and get real timereports onhow much time you spend on your smartphone and on yourfavoriteapps. Phone Usage and digital detox. Please, contacting usat:[email protected]
4G WiFi Maps & Speed Test. Find Signal & Data Now. 7.8.1-1
OpenSignal app is a powerful and freenetworksignal & wifi tool.Run a speed test to check connection quality to your ISP orcellnetwork, monitor data usage, compare coverage, viewconnectionhistory e.g. how much 4G you get. OpenSignal does itall.With free wifi maps & cell tower maps, you can see where togoto improve your wireless experience. Use coverage maps tocomparenetworks & data speed in your area.Download now to find high speed data and strong signal forcellcalls.Features✓ Cell tower direction - follow our signal compass tostrongersignal✓ Download, upload and latency tests - for 2G, 3G, LTEandwifi✓ Database of your speed test results so you can view test history-stored in app, so see results offline✓ Compare coverage and connection quality on a map✓ History of your mobile connection - see stats on yourconnectionto 4G and 3G and your data usage✓ Find fast wifi with our interactive wifi map✓ Free and no adsEasy, Fast Speed Test• Test download speed, upload speed and ping performance on yourISPor mobile network• High speed test - runs fast using a network of CDNs toshowrealistic measurements• Units in mbps and ms• History of results saved to a database - speed test history onamap• Speedometer style interface• Save to sd card as a CSV• Works for mobile and cable broadband (ADSL)Signal dashboard• Shows direction of your connected cell tower - walking towardsit,or out of the way of obstructions, can improvecellularconnection• Ping test for quick speed check• Signal strength in dB• Become a network master: get notifications when you have nodataor can't make phone callsCell and Wifi Maps• Where we have data, see the cell towers on *your* network-including, Verizon wireless, T Mobile, Sprint, AT&T,USCellular + more• Wifi hotspots map and list - find free wifi nearby• Unique network tools: signal compass, signal strength indBm• Uses Google Maps• By using the app you help crowdsource data - automaticallyaddingnetworks and wifisView history and stats• View data usage on wifi and cellular• How long have you had access to 4G (LTE), 3G or 2G, or spentinsignal notspots? See your stats for network availability• Save to SD Card as a CSV - see your history of LTE,3Gmeasurements and moreCompare networks with our coverage map• Interactive maps covering mobile networks worldwide• Compare performance on Verizon wireless, T Mobile,Sprint,AT&T, US Cellular and many more• Coverage checker for if you're moving home or going abroad, seeifyou can make calls or get fast data• View average speeds for download, upload and latency andnetworkstrength• 100% independent, our data is based on real measurements fromappusersCrowdsourcingSince launching in 2010, OpenSignal has built the largestglobaldatabase on mobile performance.With hundreds of billions of readings of mobile networksignalstrength and speed tests, OpenSignal shows the performancewhereyou live. Download the app to automatically contribute dataonspeed and 2G, 3G and LTE signal, or you can choose to turn offdatacollection settings.Want to check app performance - know if you can get fast videoonYoutube, or if WhatsApp will send messages - check our sisterappMeteor which is powered by OpenSignal technology.PermissionsLOCATION so we can show you nearby wifi and antennasPHONE SETTINGS allows network reset on some Android OSsSMS required to count the number of SMS sent to track yourusage,SMS are never read (use a packet sniffer to check!)Advanced NotesOn CDMA networks such as Verizon and Sprint you will seefewertowers than on GSM networks such as T Mobile andAT&T.Supported languages:English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese (Brazil&Portugal), Indonesian, ThaiHelp test and develop features! Join the OpenSignalbetahttp://opnsg.nl/beta-community to help us improve theapp.We're developing other advanced network tools - we'd love tohearfrom you
