PassMark WirelessMon - What's New

V3.1 build 1005 11/June/2010

• Fixed a possible bug when using the "Reload network cards" button, if more network cards were found (eg adding a USB network card) the counters might not be initialised correctly for the new card
• Added some extra checking when loading the GDI+ library to prevent failure on some Vista and Win7 machines.
• Network statistic counters should now be loaded correctly in non-English versions of Windows

V3.1 build 1004 23/December/2009

• Changed connected node log to include SSID, MAC address and channel information to help track when a network card changes access points (roams) during the logging
• Fixed a crash in Vista/Win7 with long SSID names

V3.1 build 1003 18/November/2009

• Fixed a crash that could occur in Windows7 and Vista when the OS reports a large number of network devices
• Changed error message about missing network counters and will now automatically open the WirelessMon FAQ

V3.1 build 1002 25/September/2009

• If WirelessMon is started and detects a Wi-Spy attached but the config option is not already selected WirelessMon will now prompt if you want to enable the Wi-Spy
• Added the option to switch between a percentage display on the map scale or the dBm value (in map options). If the map is
  in access point mode or channel mode with no Wi-Spy the min/max values for the network card are displayed, if it is channel mode and a Wi-Spy is connected the appropriate Wi-Spy values are displayed.
• Changed position of text for map scale to be to the left of the scale rather than being drawn on the colours of the scale
• Changed black background around map (if image was smaller than the WirelessMon window) to a white background to allow for better viewing of the map scale
• Updated Wi-Spy help page to contain more information about where the Wi-Spy data is used
• Fixed a bug where the colour representing the signal level was incorrect when first adding a sample using the Wi-Spy in channel mode on the map tab (subsequent redraws used the correct value)
• Fixed a possible crash when loading a project file if the map path was corrupted

V3.1 build 1001 1/September/2009

• Made some changes when loading network counters for detected network cards
• Fixed crash when adding access points to list on map tab
• Fixed a bug where clicking the add all button in some cases could add duplicate entries

V3.1 build 1000 28/July/2009

• Added support for MetagGeek Wi-Spy DBx, 2.4x and 2.4i devices. They can be used with the map tab in channel mode to get signal strengths for possible devices causing interference that don't show up as access points
• Added channel mode to map tab, can display signal strengths based on channel rather than just access point
  
• Added Wi-Spy mode to channel graph on summary tab showing the average and peak signals for the channels at that moment
• Changed summary channel graph to use a drop down list for selecting different options
  
• Added indication in summary list if access point is running in A, B, G or (Vista+ only) N mode
• Improved speed of summary list updating
• Removed most of the redraw flicker on summary tab after updating the list
  
• Fixed a bug where some non-english versions of windows would report the "Could not find performance counters" error message
  
• Fixed a bug in the interpolation function where it could sometimes use the wrong sample point (offset by 1) when calculating the average for interpolated values
• Fixed a bug where WirelessMon could freeze during taking sample on the map tab
• Fixed a crash that could occur on the graph tab when switching between access points and the current network card

V3.0 build 1002 21/July/2008

• Added new boundary checks and warning messages when entering in GPS co-ordinates in DMS format
• Updated help file with information about requirement of maps to be north aligned for correct calibration and mapping when using GPS co-ordinates
• Fixed a bug where "Unable to move old config file.." error was shown when WirelessMon was installed on a different drive to the Windows system directories
• Fixed a bug where some GPS messages were being read incorrectly and not updating the position

V3.0 build 1001 20/May/2008

• Improved stability in Vista and Vista SP1
• Fixed a crash when using the mapping and GPS function, if the GPS returned a 0 (no position) value a crash could occur when updating the last GPS position indicator on the map
• Fixed a bug with the General options window having the window title incorrectly set
• Fixed Tab order for connection manager dialog and access point connection dialog
• Fixed an error message displayed about a missing Wirelessmon file when connecting to an access point in Vista
• Fixed a bug where the saved connections file could be held open by WirelessMon
• Fixed a bug with some supported rates not displaying correctly
• Fixed a crash in Vista caused when the access point currently connected to went out of range
  

V3.0 build 1000 29/April/2008

• Added full support for WPA connections in Windows XP
• Added a connection manager to store and retrieve connection details and passwords
• Added ability to connect correctly to AdHoc networks
• Added a new graph type (with 3 view options) to the summary tab
• Added option to show A networks for channel graph with radio button to switch between A and B/G
• Added GPX output option for access point log
• Changed mini window to use the selected palette when running in multi colour mode
• Updated help file to newer HTML browser based format
• Updated channel graph draw method to match new shaded graph type
• Updated icons with "Vista" style icons
• Fixed a bug in the graph tab where if an SSID was selected in the source drop down and new SSIDs were detected when on another tab an incorrect SSID would be selected when clicking back on the graph tab
• Fixed a memory leak in the sample process
• When loading a project file networks that were no longer in range displayed "Last seen" instead of "Last signal", this has been changed to be consistent with normal entries
• Fixed a possible crash when loading project files
  
• Fixed a bug with the logging options window where WirelessMon could prompt for a connect node log filename when this log was not selected
• Fixed problem in Vista with SSIDs with the same name not displaying properly in list
• Fixed crash caused when starting WirelessMon with no wireless network cards present
• Fixed a bug that could prevent a timer from being created resulting in WirelessMon exiting and the error message "Could not start timer in update thread - exiting"
  

v2.1 build 1001 8/November/2007

• Added option for Min and Max signals to allow dBm to percentage and vice versa calculations to be tweaked for different network cards. Also changed calculation of these values slightly
• Fixed several crashes in vista
• Fixed a bug where graphing the connected access point would show no signal
• Fixed bug where clicking on a hexagon on the map tab would fill in the incorrect hexagon
• Fixed bug where a hexagon could be filled in by clicking on an invalid part of the map display

v2.1 build 1000 18/October/2007

• Config file has been moved to Application Data folder to be more Vista friendly
• Added "connected" instead of "available" status and different color icon for connected access point in summary tab list
• Added connection speed to summary screen
• Added new option to load a new map if map is missing from project file, if map is the same map in a different location or a new map with the same dimensions then the samples in the project file wont be lost
• Added interpolation function on the map tab to calculate signal strengths for blank areas of a signal strength map
• Added reload cards button next to network card selection to reload the wireless cards in case configuration has changed
• Added security method in use to Security column on summary tab for Vista if known
• Changed behavior when loading a new map in the map options, if map is same size current samples are no longer reset
• Changed sorting behavior slightly of access point list on summary tab and fixed a bug causing some columns to be sorted incorrectly
• Fixed a crash in Vista that could occur when removing and adding USB wireless cards
• Fixed bug when connecting to a SSID with a shorter name could leave old characters from the old name in the SSID description
• Fixed bug where WirelessMon would try to auto-connect when an access point was open but SSID was hidden when selecting "Connect to access point". Now dialog will be displayed so SSID can be entered
• Fixed a crash that could be caused by changing between available cards
• Fixed some error messages when reconnecting to an access point after a resume
• Fixed a bug where the wrong MAC address could be used when reconnecting after a resume
• Fixed an error message when installing in Vista preventing WirelessMon from running at the end of the install process

v2.0 build 1013 17/May/2007

• Added some changes to keep user interface more responsive when the network card is queried for information. Particularly noticeable in Windows Vista.

v2.0 build 1012 3/May/2007

• Fixed memory leak in vista
• Updated warning message about missing performance counters
• Updated help file for location of the debug file in Vista
• Fixed a bug where connecting to an access point in Vista with no MAC address could cause a crash
• Fixed bug where using the minimise on startup and minimise to system tray options was always showing the mini window when WirelessMon was first started
  

v2.0 build 1011 26/March/2007

• Fixed a bug where the 128 bit WEP key could be sent incorrectly.
• Added more vista compatibility changes.
  

v2.0 build 1010 2/February/2007

• Fixed a bug when getting the performance counters for some non-english versions of Windows
• Fixed a bug with the signal strength map displaying the same (incorrect) color.
• Fixed a bug with the map tab not automatically selecting the "All" option sometimes for the access points.

v2.0 build 1009 18/January/2007

• Added support for GPRMC message for GPS units that don't support the GPGGA message.
• Vista support, correct shutdown/startup of necessary wireless services, performance counters for network cards should be loaded correctly and WirelessMon should run at the appropriate administrator user level.
• Fixed a crash caused when opening a new map that was a smaller size than a previous map

v2.0 build 1008 23/November/2006

• Changed all references to “db” to correctly read “dBm”
• Fixed a bug where WirelessMon would crash when closing after entering a professional key
• Fixed a bug with the connected node log where some combinations of options had missing data fields
• Fixed an error where non English version of Windows could not initialize the network counters properly

v2.0 build 1007 13/October/2006

• Increased the number of network cards that WirelessMon can display in the Select Network Card drop down list from 4 to 12
• Fixed a bug where SSIDs containing 32 characters caused a crash

V2.0 build 1006 29/September/2006

• Added default tab to general options allowing a tab to be specified when WirelessMon starts
• Some changes to the way the connected node log is written and some bug fixes

V2.0 build 1005 22/September/2006

• Changed access point connection button so it will display the dialog even if no items are selected in the list
• Fixed a bug where clicking on a hexagon repeatedly on the map tab was not recalculating the transparency correctly.
• Fixed a bug where clicking on a hexagon while zoomed in or out on the map tab could select the wrong hexagon.
• Fixed a bug where is there were no access points in the list the reported signal strength for the connected AP could be wrong.
• Fixed a bug where if there was no connected access point a signal strength would still be shown for some network cards
• Some more debugging information added.
• Added more information to some error messages.

V2.0 Build 1004 1/September/2006

• Fixed a bug with some radio buttons on the map options dialog
• Fixed a bug where an unconverted GPS value could be logged
• Added some extra debug log information

V2.0 Build 1003 3/July/2006

• Fixed a bug where WirelessMon window could open offscreen and not be displayed.
• Fixed a bug where .png files were not appearing when all supported image types was selected when loading a map.
• Fixed a bug where some network cards weren't displaying the list of available access points.

V2.0 Build 1002 20/June/2006

• Fixed a bug with non-english versions of Windows being unable to load network card performance counters correctly.
• Added a new warning message when the gdiplus.dll is detected as missing and now opens a link to the Microsoft download page.
• Fixed a bug where columns in the summary tab list view could disappear.

V2.0 Build 1001 13/June/2006

• Fixed some display issue using high DPI settings
• Column sizes on the summary tab should now be retained and not reset when resizing the main window
• Mini window location will now be saved in the configuration file so it's position will be remembered between sessions
• Fixed bug where clicking the "Show mini window" menu item would remove the WirelessMon icon from the system tray

V2.0 Build 1000 23/May/2006

Major version release

• GPS support added
• Redesigned user interface, added toolbar and menus, removed the buttons from the bottom of the window.
• Ability to connect to an access point from within WirelessMon. Right click on an access point in the list on the summary tab and select the "Connect to AP" option from the menu.
• New channel graph on summary tab showing the channel usage of all detected access points.
• Graphs for "Signal strength (db) vs time" and "Signal strength percentage vs time" and can now be done based on access point rather than just network card.
• WirelessMon window is now re-sizable.
• Configuration tab has been removed and replaced with a Configuration menu. The new menu is in three sections of general, logging and map options.
• Added "minimize on close" to the general options.
• A Map tap has been added, this is for displaying an image and drawing a visual representations of sampled access point signal strengths. The samples can be taken by either clicking on the image or using GPS coordinates.
• SSID filter list has been added the logging options. If something is entered in this list only SSIDs that match the contents of the list will be logged.
• Added "MapPoint" format options to the access point log and connected node log. This will save these logs in a format ready to import into MapPoint.
• Added a way to customize the color corresponding to signal strength for the graph on the summary tab and the display of signal strength on the map tab.
  

V1.0 Build 1004 16/June/2005

Patch release

• Corrected an initialization bug related to Windows XP with no Service Packs applied.

V1.0 Build 1002 27/May/2005

Patch release

• Improved the shutdown and startup of the Microsoft Wireless Configuration Service (wzcsvc). If wzcsvc is running when WirelessMon starts, wzcsvc must be shutdown by WirelessMon, however on exiting WirelessMon, wzcsvc was not fully returned to its initial state. This has been corrected.

V1.0 Build 1000 26/April/2005

First official release.