# New user questions **URL:** \ **Category:** inSSIDer\ **Created:** [January 6, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/new-user-questions/2308 "2022-01-06T16:01:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 3
**Author:** ![casey](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex047/user_avatar/community.oscium.com/casey/32/68_2.png) [@casey](https://community.oscium.com/u/casey)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.oscium.com/t/new-user-questions/2308/3 "2022-01-06T21:34:37Z")
Hi [user84](https://community.oscium.com/u/user84), > I read an article that recommended using Edimax AC 1750. > But reading the user manual, I see Wi-Spy is strongly recommended. > What is the difference in functionality of inSSIDer between the 2? These pieces of hardware accomplish two different things. The **Wi-Spy DBx** is a raw spectrum analyzer that can sweep the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. It can catch WiFi and non-WiFi interferers, such as microwaves, cordless phones, etc. The **Edimax adapter** , on the other hand, turns into a packet capture adapter when used with inSSIDer and a MetaGeek Plus subscription. This allows you to see clients, signal strength, and other analytics of your network and neighboring networks. This “3-in-one” offering is really all you need for solid WiFi troubleshooting. You can find out how this all works together in [this video here](https://support.metageek.com/hc/en-us/articles/360036370214--MetaGeek-Plus-inSSIDer-5-and-live-Client-Traffic-Analytics-video-). > The user manual describes various features available in inSSIDer . How do I access these features with MetaGeek Plus Pro? These additional features can be unlocked with the Edimax adapter plugged in, a MetaGeek Plus subscription, and inSSIDer being ran as an admin. > inSSIDer causes dropouts in the list of available networks while using Edimax AC 1750 as the wireless adapter. By this I mean networks are listed, then not, then are, then not, etc. inSSIDer first showed the connected network, but quit when it became disconnected during the first dropout. Is this normal? I recommend using the Edimax adapter as a packet capture adapter if you are subscribed to MetaGeek Plus. You will know the adapter is in this state if you see `[PACKETS]` next to it at the bottom of inSSIDer. If the adapter is being used as a WiFi scanner and you are running inSSIDer as an admin, you may have to delete the drivers as outlined [here](http://metageek.discourse.group/t/inssider-stops-usb-network-adapter/2020/10). Otherwise, network dropouts are completely normal if the network is far away (maybe around -80 dBm or farther) or if there is too much traffic on a channel. I hope this helps! --- _[View the full topic](https://community.oscium.com/t/new-user-questions/2308)._