# Latest **URL:** https://community.oscium.com/latest.md [Latest](https://community.oscium.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.oscium.com/categories.md) --- ## [👋 Welcome to the Oscium Community!](https://community.oscium.com/t/welcome-to-the-oscium-community/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.oscium.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/welcome-to-the-oscium-community/8 "2018-09-12T14:21:51Z")
This is the place for people who love great WiFi (and really, who doesn’t?) In the Oscium Community, you’ll find tips and tricks for setting up an awesome WiFi network, whether it’s in your home or at work, and for k… --- ## [Inssider log on](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-log-on/4810)
**Author:** [@joe.russial](https://community.oscium.com/u/joe.russial)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-log-on/4810 "2026-09-28T18:10:02Z")
Looking at historical posts, the inssider logon problem appears to be ongoing. Here I am in September 2026 reporting the same issue. “unable to verify your credentials…” Has this been fixed? How do I proceed? --- ## [Metageek application crashing when launching](https://community.oscium.com/t/metageek-application-crashing-when-launching/4808)
**Author:** [@ccbolf](https://community.oscium.com/u/ccbolf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/metageek-application-crashing-when-launching/4808 "2026-09-04T11:35:45Z")
I have a surface pro 9 with Windows 11, fresh install. I installed the Metageek application. These are the two errors I get each time. .NET Runtime Application: MetaGeek App.exe Framework Version: v4.0.30319 Descri… --- ## [Is Inssider dead?](https://community.oscium.com/t/is-inssider-dead/3157)
**Author:** [@jeff.roback](https://community.oscium.com/u/jeff.roback)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/is-inssider-dead/3157 "2026-06-10T03:02:07Z")
Is Inssider a dead product? It looks like it hasn’t been updated in two years, with no bug fixes and no new features. I get that Tonic is amazing and has new stuff, but it ends up looking like that’s getting all the f… --- ## [Audio clip: "Tech Issues Frustrate Millions Of Americans Working From Home"](https://community.oscium.com/t/audio-clip-tech-issues-frustrate-millions-of-americans-working-from-home/659)
**Author:** [@Lael](https://community.oscium.com/u/Lael)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/audio-clip-tech-issues-frustrate-millions-of-americans-working-from-home/659 "2026-06-10T02:55:17Z")
If you like getting your news in your earbuds like I do… plug 'em in and check out this April 14 Here & Now audio segment. Unsurprisingly, WiFi is the first issue mentioned. They also mentioned other tips though, like… --- ## [Questions about Metageek App](https://community.oscium.com/t/questions-about-metageek-app/4763)
**Author:** [@simon.limkm](https://community.oscium.com/u/simon.limkm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/questions-about-metageek-app/4763 "2026-06-10T02:38:26Z")
Hi all, I hope someone can help with some queries about Metageek App. There’s nothing new in the documentation about the rebranded C6. Is it a perpetual license with yearly renewal for software updates? Has anyone pla… --- ## [InSSIDer closes/crashes while loading](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-closes-crashes-while-loading/4802)
**Author:** [@richard.clark\_81](https://community.oscium.com/u/richard.clark_81)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-closes-crashes-while-loading/4802 "2026-01-18T00:36:33Z")
I installed a fresh copy of Windows (25H2, build 26200.7462) from a USB generated with the Creation tool downloaded directly from Microsoft yesterday. InSSIDer installed fine, including allowing me to log in and walking … --- ## [inSSIDer 4 can't "verify your credentials"](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-4-cant-verify-your-credentials/4801)
**Author:** [@uimike](https://community.oscium.com/u/uimike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-4-cant-verify-your-credentials/4801 "2026-01-02T09:43:23Z")
This is a bit strange - license seems ok, I login fine, and then when I open the app I get this message “Sorry, we couldn’t verify your credentials. Please try again.” What might be the reason? (VPN, antivirus are off) … --- ## [Vodafone Super Router 6E - unable to change channel](https://community.oscium.com/t/vodafone-super-router-6e-unable-to-change-channel/4800)
**Author:** [@oily\_fingers](https://community.oscium.com/u/oily_fingers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/vodafone-super-router-6e-unable-to-change-channel/4800 "2026-01-01T17:29:21Z")
Hello, I’ve just changed Vodafone Broadband package and I’ve beensent a “Super Wi-Fi 6 E wireless router. Try as I might to manually change the channel, I can’t. I’ve got their app - rubbish and I can get into the route… --- ## [Having 2 routers](https://community.oscium.com/t/having-2-routers/4799)
**Author:** [@knjus6134](https://community.oscium.com/u/knjus6134)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/having-2-routers/4799 "2026-01-01T00:50:14Z")
i wanna get a new router and keep my old router i don’t want to turn it into an access point because the old router is upstairs and i want the new router downstairs in my room and the only way i can really get an etherne… --- ## [Hidden Network - None Created](https://community.oscium.com/t/hidden-network-none-created/4797)
**Author:** [@seh2000](https://community.oscium.com/u/seh2000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/hidden-network-none-created/4797 "2025-12-17T17:25:08Z")
Hi, New user of inSSIDer v5.5.0.0 as such please bear with me. I am running a Home/Business LAN/WLAN network using mainly devices from UniFi (Ubiquiti). Wireless service is provided by two UniFi U6-Mesh devices. I don… --- ## [How to open pcap file without network adapter?](https://community.oscium.com/t/how-to-open-pcap-file-without-network-adapter/4796)
**Author:** [@mh.droidapp](https://community.oscium.com/u/mh.droidapp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/how-to-open-pcap-file-without-network-adapter/4796 "2025-12-15T21:04:47Z")
Trying out the new InSSIDer since 10 years ago and much has changed. One thing I don’t have is WiFi on my main computer. I ran InSSIDer on my laptop and exported the .pcap file but when I bring it over to the desktop so … --- ## [Can't find dark mode on InnSSIDER win11](https://community.oscium.com/t/cant-find-dark-mode-on-innssider-win11/4792)
**Author:** [@rickhantz](https://community.oscium.com/u/rickhantz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/cant-find-dark-mode-on-innssider-win11/4792 "2025-12-14T15:01:31Z")
Just installed. Can’t find how to set dark mode. I can hardly read the screen it’s so bright. I have very light sensitive eyes. --- ## [inSSIDer plans to support 6Ghz spectrum Wi-Fi 6E?](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-plans-to-support-6ghz-spectrum-wi-fi-6e/1690)
**Author:** [@timwomble1](https://community.oscium.com/u/timwomble1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 9:03am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-plans-to-support-6ghz-spectrum-wi-fi-6e/1690 "2025-10-14T09:03:10Z")
I have the Intel AX210 already installed in my laptop and have pre-ordered the new NETGEAR RAXE500 that should arrive sometime in March 2021. I’m very curious when inSSIDer plans to support the 6Ghz band. --- ## [inSSIDer for Android](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-for-android/4783)
**Author:** [@kenneth.eyestone](https://community.oscium.com/u/kenneth.eyestone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-for-android/4783 "2025-10-01T10:55:47Z")
Will there be an Android version of inSSIDer? --- ## [Chanalyzer not letting me log in](https://community.oscium.com/t/chanalyzer-not-letting-me-log-in/4782)
**Author:** [@wparrott](https://community.oscium.com/u/wparrott)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/chanalyzer-not-letting-me-log-in/4782 "2025-09-30T14:09:15Z")
I am not able to get Chanalyzer/Metageek to let me log in. it says unable to verify credentials. It has been 4+ months since I last used it. --- ## [inSSIDer 5.5.0 "No WiFi Adapter" on Windows 11](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-5-5-0-no-wifi-adapter-on-windows-11/4778)
**Author:** [@spee](https://community.oscium.com/u/spee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-5-5-0-no-wifi-adapter-on-windows-11/4778 "2025-08-31T01:39:49Z")
I installed inSSIDer 5.5.0 on Windows 11 and it shows “Connected Devices: No WiFi Adapter” and displays “Intializing” for eternity. I am typing this post while on WiFi. Anyone has any suggestions? --- ## [This computer (running inSSIDer) as network client](https://community.oscium.com/t/this-computer-running-inssider-as-network-client/4777)
**Author:** [@r.g.weemhoff](https://community.oscium.com/u/r.g.weemhoff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/this-computer-running-inssider-as-network-client/4777 "2025-08-29T16:45:59Z")
is it normal I don’t see the computer running inSSIDer as a network client? I have an (quite old) Lenovo W541 with Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 and I wonder if it is too old? BTW, when I hit “GET WIFI ADAPTER” I … --- ## [Inssider - no wifi adaptor](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-no-wifi-adaptor/4459)
**Author:** [@gclightage](https://community.oscium.com/u/gclightage)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/inssider-no-wifi-adaptor/4459 "2025-08-04T08:54:12Z")
Installed Inssider 5.5.0 on windows 11 - when run for the first time it continues to try to initialize but has an error saying “no wifi adaptor”, although I am using the wifi to download it in the first place and again n… --- ## [Can't log in to issider free on Mac or Windows](https://community.oscium.com/t/cant-log-in-to-issider-free-on-mac-or-windows/4768)
**Author:** [@metageek.fvm2t](https://community.oscium.com/u/metageek.fvm2t)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/cant-log-in-to-issider-free-on-mac-or-windows/4768 "2025-07-28T14:19:51Z")
Not long ago (a week ago) I was able to log in to inssider on Windows and MacOS but now not able to on either platform. --- ## [How to Detect Hidden WiFi Congestion from Silent IoT Devices?](https://community.oscium.com/t/how-to-detect-hidden-wifi-congestion-from-silent-iot-devices/4764)
**Author:** [@tisabib](https://community.oscium.com/u/tisabib)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/how-to-detect-hidden-wifi-congestion-from-silent-iot-devices/4764 "2025-07-27T12:02:10Z")
Hello I am running into an odd issue at a client site where several smart devices and IoT panels seem to be causing WiFi slowdowns but there’s no obvious interference / channel overlap. :slightly\_smiling\_face: The devi… --- ## [Supported WiFi 7 Adapter](https://community.oscium.com/t/supported-wifi-7-adapter/4726)
**Author:** [@abilash](https://community.oscium.com/u/abilash)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2025, 11:29am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/supported-wifi-7-adapter/4726 "2025-07-27T11:29:48Z")
Hi Is there any WiFi 7 adapter is recommended for using with Metageek APP. Thanks, Abi --- ## [MetaGeek App stop responding](https://community.oscium.com/t/metageek-app-stop-responding/4759)
**Author:** [@isibulkin](https://community.oscium.com/u/isibulkin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/metageek-app-stop-responding/4759 "2025-07-23T03:54:08Z")
Just upgraded from Channelizer 6 to MetaGeek App. App loads and the “Reconfiguring adapter” progress bar runs normally. Next I get a dark blue screen with a lighter blue spinning circle. The only option is to stop the… --- ## [DingDong Metageek - Can't Change eMail Address](https://community.oscium.com/t/dingdong-metageek-cant-change-email-address/4750)
**Author:** [@bznet](https://community.oscium.com/u/bznet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/dingdong-metageek-cant-change-email-address/4750 "2025-06-28T21:35:27Z")
Received a product license code but now my eMail address has changed. Any tech savvy company would have a mechanism to update the account eMail address on-line. But NOT these guys. I can only put them into the Neanderth… --- ## [5Ghz Configuration Mismatch](https://community.oscium.com/t/5ghz-configuration-mismatch/4744)
**Author:** [@dean.khor](https://community.oscium.com/u/dean.khor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/5ghz-configuration-mismatch/4744 "2025-06-23T14:24:44Z")
Hi, can I check why message " 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Configuration Mismatch" existing in performance observation dashboard. But I checked my router and AP both are aligned with similar channel and bandwidth. --- ## [Chanalyzer 5 renewal needed](https://community.oscium.com/t/chanalyzer-5-renewal-needed/4735)
**Author:** [@pennbilling](https://community.oscium.com/u/pennbilling)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/chanalyzer-5-renewal-needed/4735 "2025-06-14T16:42:54Z")
Good morning! We have a Chanalyzer 5 subscription that I am attempting to renew. It shows a renewal date of 6/3/2024, and I have updated the credit card information, but I don’t see a “do it” button. heh. Thank you, … --- ## [Hack systems wifi analysis](https://community.oscium.com/t/hack-systems-wifi-analysis/4738)
**Author:** [@cmwenda478](https://community.oscium.com/u/cmwenda478)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/hack-systems-wifi-analysis/4738 "2025-06-06T14:14:45Z")
use metageek for wifi analysis --- ## ["No WiFi Adapter"](https://community.oscium.com/t/no-wifi-adapter/4721)
**Author:** [@LKing](https://community.oscium.com/u/LKing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/no-wifi-adapter/4721 "2025-05-18T19:51:37Z")
New install of inSSIDer, ver 5.5.0 on old laptop with current Windows 11. Worked fine for two days, now when I start up inSSIDer will not complete initialization with error message “No WiFi Adapter.” All other apts conn… --- ## [Channels 169 and 173 not shown in channel graphic](https://community.oscium.com/t/channels-169-and-173-not-shown-in-channel-graphic/4697)
**Author:** [@florian.reus](https://community.oscium.com/u/florian.reus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/channels-169-and-173-not-shown-in-channel-graphic/4697 "2025-05-02T13:35:22Z")
There are devices at 5 GHz channels 169 and 173, but these are not shown in the channel graphix overview. --- ## [How I used inSSIDer & Wi-Spy Air to find hidden, Open networks in my home](https://community.oscium.com/t/how-i-used-inssider-wi-spy-air-to-find-hidden-open-networks-in-my-home/1150)
**Author:** [@casey](https://community.oscium.com/u/casey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/how-i-used-inssider-wi-spy-air-to-find-hidden-open-networks-in-my-home/1150 "2025-03-25T20:57:38Z")
The Two Hidden Networks A few days ago, I decided to take complete control of my network and alias all my devices in inSSIDer so that I could monitor device utilization. To my surprise, I found two networks eerily close … [Next page](https://community.oscium.com/latest.md?page=1)