waircut is a powerful program for Windows designed to help you check the security of the wireless network and detect various vulnerabilities. If you want to simply discover connections in your area, you may use a utility called InSSIDer.

General notes

The software does not have a simple setup process and requires you to install JumpStart first. Moreover, depending on your system settings, you may have to perform additional steps such as manually disable the User Account Control. This is done by accessing the corresponding registry and modifying its values.

The main goal of this tool is to inspect your wireless security status, namely to check if you have the WPS protocol enabled. In case it is active, you will avoid possible network breaches and other unwanted situations.

Router tests

Additionally, the application comes with other functions that can come in handy for improving your security level. For example, you have the option to see if your router has a generic or WPS pin set as well as to examine its ability to withstand brute-force attacks.

Summary

Beside the unintuitive installation process, this utility proves to be a convenient solution for making sure your computer benefits from a variety of security features. With it, you can guarantee that your personal data will not be accessed by unauthorized users and services.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
allows you to check the security level of the wireless network;
it is possible to view detailed information about each device;
requires installation of third-party software.