I prefer Cisco.

As to field strength software the Free version of Ekhau Heatmapper is great for seeing how you coverage is and gives you an overview of each AP, but it doesn't tell you much or anything about channels being using and such.

Metegeeks InSSIDer is a great free product that lets you see almost everything you need on signal strength and channel assignments. The InSSIDer Office version with Wi-Spy is even better


Patrick T. Caezza
Santa Paula, CA 93060
C-7 - Low Voltage System Contractor - Lic# 992448