At home, at work, and on the road, you can often connect to Wi-Fi networks and hotspots for internet access. Here are some free or cheap software tools to help you find safe Wi-Fi networks and protect yourself against snoops.
WeFi (Free) We-Fi presents you with a map showing all nearby hotspots that you can connect to it also tells you whether the networks are encrypted or open, and notes their signal strengths. Double click any hot spot shown on the map connect. if you want to meet up with people who are connect to hotspots near you, click the people tab , and you’ll see list of folks nearby. You can then obtain more information about any of them, and contact them as well.
Plug and Browse ($40, free demo) If you regularly connect to more than one wireless or wired network-one at home and one at work, for example you know that a new connection fails if your adapter is stuck on the old settings. This exceedingly simple tool permits you to create and use predefined network settings profiles for each network that you visit
Wi-Fi Guardian (trial for 30 days ;$5 per 1 GB transferred) This program sets up a virtual private network (VPN) for you when you connect at hotspot, or when you want to protect you wireless transmissions. Run the software, log in, and choose a server(Currently in the US and UK), and everything you do will be hidden through encryption.
Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor (Free) If you use both windows Vista and Wi-fi, Xirrus Wi-Fi monitor may be one of the most useful vista tools you can download. It automatically displays your connection’s signal strength the SSID of the network you’re connected to, and your current IP address. Visually, in radar monitor fashion, it also displays the wireless network you’re connected to, as well as any other networks nearby.
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