MetaGeek

MetaGeek is a company that develops tools for analyzing wireless networks, primarily Wi-Fi. Their flagship product is a software application called inSSIDer, which allows users to visualize and troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks. inSSIDer helps identify Wi-Fi channels, signal strengths, and potential interference sources. The company also offers hardware devices, such as the Wi-Spy DBx, which is a USB-based spectrum analyzer. This hardware can be used in conjunction with inSSIDer to provide a more detailed view of the radio frequency spectrum, detecting not only Wi-Fi signals but also other wireless devices that might be causing interference.

MetaGeek's products are used by a variety of professionals, including IT administrators, network engineers, and security consultants. They are also utilized by home users looking to optimize their wireless network performance. The company emphasizes ease of use in its software design, aiming to make complex network analysis accessible to a broader audience. MetaGeek was founded in 2005 and is based in Boise, Idaho. Their mission is to simplify wireless network analysis and troubleshooting for everyone.