How to test your WiFi network's signal strength on a PC

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Here are step-by-step instructions on how to test your WiFi network's signal strength from a PC:

Click here to ‘Get’ the WiFi Analyzer app.

WiFi Analyzer listing on the Microsoft store website with a button to get the app

Windows system popup asking to open the Microsoft store

Or search directly in the Microsoft store:

WiFi Analyzer listing in the Microsoft store app with a button to get the app

Once you have downloaded the app, click ‘Install.’

Wifi Analyzer app in the Microsoft store with an install button

Then click ‘Launch’

Wifi analyzer app in the Microsoft store with a launch button

Give permission for the WiFi Analyzer app to turn your Bluetooth and WLAN on or off by clicking ‘Yes.’

Windows permissions popup for the ability to turn Bluetooth and WLAN on or off

Once you have given permission, select your country and click ‘Close.’

Wifi Analyzer app with a country selector popup

The app will then show the status of the WiFi network you are currently using. The dBm will be listed.

Wifi Analyzer app displaying a network’s wifi strength

The closer your dBm is to 0, the better the signal is. A dBm of -30 to -70 should be sufficient for use with a Smart Box.