WiFi-Manager

It goes without saying that you cannot do much on a computer without an internet connection, and so programs like WiFi-Manager help you get the best possible WiFi for your PC, the strongest, safest signal.

Overview of WiFi-Manager

Every PC is going to need an internet connection if you want to actually compute. Games, movies and music you download can all be accessed without it, though you basically have a storage hub rather than a computer. This is why a program like WiFi-Manager is necessary to so many PC users. This windows developer tool allows you to easily manage WiFi connections and settings.

WiFi-Manager only offers you a trial version, so if you get this program, you will get to use some of its features for a few weeks before being prompted to pay the full price. Though it's a solid program from Nicomsoft which allows you to always connect to a WiFi signal, as long as one is available, and the lightweight package is only 1.25mb in size.

How WiFi-Manager Works

This relatively small program opens up like most other WiFi programs you've seen, though its functionality is quite a bit different. This is a Windows developer tool, not simply some quick-connect IP package. It's for managing not only your WiFi connections, but also your settings, which you can set and change via a COM interface. This program deals with API functions, VB settings, .NET languages and more, so it's for skilled users.

Keep in mind here that toying around with anything advanced requires some know-how on your part. If you go tinkering around with advanced settings and don't know what you're doing, you could end up disabling your own adapter here and not being able to connect to anything. So be very careful.

WiFi-Manager Features

There are a whole lot of different features with this download. Everything basically takes place on the same main page, where you will see a list of all available networks in your area. From there, you can really get creative with your settings. This goes beyond connecting to a program. You can set up alerts, put connections on watch-lists, associate with a variety of access points, and much more. Find and configure the settings of a WiFi network to get the most out of it.

Other features include a Ping Tool, where you can measure the time in milliseconds that it takes for your signal to bounce to a hub and back, which is ideal for online gaming. If you have an extended ping, you might want to check another network. Then you have firewall and advanced options.

Pros and Cons of WiFi-Manager

Pros

• Lists all available networks
• Pretty easy to use
• Can test ping before connecting
• Advanced settings available

Cons

• Not a free program
• Requires a good deal of skill to use properly
• Not all connections will be secure