Name : WiFi SiStr License: Freeware Attention: - If you have .NET Framework v2 installed on your computer, READ CAREFULLY the "Minimum Software" section below. - WiFi SiStr is NOT compatible with Windows Vista Latest Version: 1.0.2678.17860 (See changes in History below) Size: 7.47MB (7653KB) Available Languages: 17 (*) - Chinese - Chinese (Taiwan) - English - Danish - Thanks to Thomas Laugesen - Dutch - Thanks to Ingrid Mangelschots - French - German - Thanks to Alexander Taubenkorb - Greek - Thanks to Karvela Stathi - Italian - Thanks to Pierpaolo Paderi - Japanese - Thanks to M. Yamaguchi - Korean - Norvegian - Polish - Thanks to R. Rackmann - Portuguese - Russian - Spanish - Swedish - Thanks to Lars G Sörensson Note: The language selector is available after the installation at run time only. (From EULA screen and in the settings window) Contact us if you're language is not listed here and are interested to translate it... Contact Mail: Localization@dnsoft.be (*) - Attention: The installer (Setup) is in English only ! - EULA and User-defined theme window are in English (For any selected language) - Some languages are correctly displayed only on corresponding systems or other systems including "Supplemental language support (XP)" 1: Control Panel > Regional and Language Options > Languages tab > Select "Supplemental language support" options 2: Control Panel > Regional and Language Options > Languages tab > details > Advanced > Select "Extend support of advanced text services to all programs" - The languages that don't mention translator name have been translated by myself, and even if I did my best they most probably contain some errors. Do not hesitate to contact me for modifications... Important Note: - Stop WiFi SiStr before uninstallation - To Norton Internet Security users: You must allow WiFi SiStr to connect in order the software works correctly. Description (Short): Wi-Fi Signal Strength Description (Long): A small tool to keep your Wi-Fi signal strength always visible Main Features: - Multi-Language (17) (Except EULA and User-defined theme window) - Easy to use and understand - Small display fully customizable (Colors, opacity, size and value display) - Pre-defined and user defined themes - Windowless - Magnets "like" behaviour - Move by left button drag-n-drop - Very complete htm Help included (1.60MB - English only - PDF version available on the website) - Settings by right-click on the main display - ... Extended fully customizable options: - Signal strength customizable logs - Statistics and averages display - Customizable sounds alerts on low signals - Download/Import/Export user themes options - Downloaded/Exported User themes previewer - System tray minimize when not needed - ... Important Note: - By creating WiFi SiStr we didn't want a complex application displaying tons of information. - Our goal was a simple and details free software displaying only the Wi-Fi signal strength usable by anyone. - Our second goal was to do it as nice and user-friendly as possible. Known Bugs/Issues: - Author and copyrights: - DNsoft.be Resources in use: - Resources for WiFi SiStr: Total RAM: +- 37MB (**) WiFi SiStr itself: 22.5MB Remainder used by .NET (Min. RAM used is identical for all .NET based application) CPU usage: - 1% (Based on P4 - 3.20GHz HT - 1GB RAM) (**) RAM usage value with - Refresh Speed set on 500ms - Check updates Off - Settings window closed Installation: - Download, unzip and run setup.exe to install Updates: !!! DO NOT FORGET TO EXIT THE RUNNING VERSION BEFORE UNINSTALLATION !!! - Always uninstall previous versions in Add/Remove programs. Uninstallation: - Add/Remove programs (Select DNsoftbe WiFi SiStr) (In some situation, a reboot might be required after uninstallation, if it happens, do it before installing the new version) Requirements: Processor - Minimum: 400 megahertz (MHz) Pentium processor - Recommended: 800+ MHz Pentium processor Operating System 32-bit: - Microsoft Windows® 2003 Server(tm) - Windows XP Professional - Windows XP Home - Windows 2000 - Attention: WiFi SiStr signal check is incompatible with Windows Vista !!!!!! Minimum Software - .NET Framework 1.1 Redistributable +SP1 (***) (Automatically included in XP updates and new XP releases) - WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) installed and running as a service. (Included as a standard feature in Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000.) Check this in the Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services, then click on Windows Management Instrumentation to see. It should have "Started" under the Status column. Full info about WMI on Microsoft here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnanchor/html/anch_wmi.asp http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/wmi.asp (***) IMPORTANT: If you have .NET Framework 2 installed but not v1.1: - You must first remove v2 in order to install v1.1 and then reinstall v2 If needed, available here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=a8f5654f-088e-40b2-bbdb-a83353618b38&displaylang=en IE 5.01, IE 6.0 SP1 recommended. Network A wireless network adapter is required in order to use this software RAM Minimum: - 256 megabytes (MB) Recommended: - 512 MB and more Hard Disk Space - >3MB DVD Drive - Not Required Soundcard: - Yes (For sound alerts only) Display Minimum: - 800 x 600 256 colors Recommended: - 1024 x 768 High Color - 16-bit Mouse Required : - Yes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ History v 1.0.2678.17860 - 02/05/2007 - Changes #1: (WiFi SiStr) -- Added slider to define low signal strength limit (-250 to -100 dBm) - Default set now on -100 dBm instead of -250 dBm -- Added sounds limits in the statistics window (New bar) -- Added "Averages" min and max progress bar values in statistics (Choice between instant and averages display) -- Adapted the Help file -- Modified Danish and Polish -- Modified and completed EULA -- Added total and selected user themes in Advanced #3 - Changes #2: (WiFi SiStr UST) -- Added Help access in form v 1.0.2442.40844 - 09/09/2006 - Changes #1: (WiFi SiStr) -- Modified signal strength check procedure -- Modified displayed result if no signal (Removed 0dBm) -- Fixed bug: User Theme unselected from the list when the user changes language -- Fixed bug in exit WiFi SiStr option when minimized to system tray -- Fixed issue in "About..." and System tray message when no signal detected -- Added message when user hides the main screen to system tray (Including a "Do not display anymore" option) -- Added reset on "Automatically hidden in system tray at start" when new version installed -- Added reset on system tray message when new version installed -- Allowed "Enter" key in "Save as..." text box from user themes -- Added "Check for Updates" to context menu -- Added new form for updates check -- Added "Opacity" option (Main screen only) -- Adapted in and out main screen to selected opacity -- Added "Advanced Settings - Part #1" to settings (English only) -- Added a visual display for signal strength, signal average, worst and best values. -- Added "Save Log" options -- Added signal strength Statistics and averages -- Added "Advanced Settings - Part #2" to settings (English only) -- Added "Sounds Alerts" option -- Added Low and/or End Low Limits options to play sounds (By value or average) -- Added daytime option for sounds -- Added 18 ".wav" sounds as alerts -- Added "Advanced Settings - Part #3" to settings (English only) -- Added "Import" and "Export" user themes option -- Automatic Updates Check set on OFF by default -- Set automatic update check delay on 300sec (5 min) -- Added "Download" theme button -- Removed "Do not display anymore" tooltip in systray message box -- Added direct access to this file (Detail Info) by clicking on he Version labels -- New features in main settings localized by translators (See languages list) - Many thanks to them one more time... -- Added "Advanced Settings - Part #4" to settings (English only) -- Created a "News" option into the application (Displays latest news, info, requests...) -- "News" refreshed only by user's request. -- Adapted the Help file - Changes #2: (WiFi SiStr UST) -- Added "WiFi SiStr UST.exe" (Exported / Downloaded user themes file viewer - Text mode) -- Created "WiFi SiStr - Exported Themes" and "WiFi SiStr - Logs" folders in "My Documents\WiFi SiStr\" -- Created file association for ".ust" files (Exported User Themes) -- Created "User Themes Viewer" to be used with ".ust" files (Independent application to preview user themes) -- Added fake and corrupted file check at ".ust" files opening -- Adapted the Help file -- Adapted website for uploaded user themes (http://www.dnsoft.be/dn_apps/wifisis/utv/index.htm) -- Added a few themes packages v 1.0.2422.35963 - 19/08/2006 - Changes: -- Added Swedish (Thanks to Lars G Sörensson) -- New WiFi SiStr logo created -- New WiFi SiStr icons created -- Changed Start menu folder name ("Del-Net" became "DNsoft.be") -- Modified help file -- Modified some tips titles and cursor -- Turned Off the visible in taskbar option (All windows except EULA) -- Changed setup name "DNsoftbe WiFi SiStr" by "DNsoft.be WiFi SiStr" -- Changed created folder "DNsoftbe WiFi SiStr" at installation by "DNsoft.be WiFi SiStr" v 1.0.2421.19154 - 18/08/2006 - Changes: -- Added [Ctrl] + [X] shortcut to exit WiFi SiStr (From main screen only) -- Added [Ctrl] + [S] shortcut to launch the Settings (From main screen only) -- Modified contacts panel to adapt he Help button -- Localized the Help button -- Modified the Version label to match the Time label color (By theme selected) -- Added use of [Escape] button as alternative to close Settings and User Themes -- Added "About..." window (Theme related) -- Added [Ctrl] + [A] shortcut to display the "About..." screen -- Added Tray icon option (Use of [Esc] to activate it from main screen) -- Set Tray icon left click to show the main display - Right click to display the context menu -- Added menu to tray icon (Main features) -- Localized the tray icon menu -- Added Enable/Disable signal check option when minimized to tray icon -- Added tray icon depending on signal strength -- Added display status (Visible or in tray) memorization (Launched in the same state at next run) -- Added detailed theme selector's tip about theme in use (in the settings window) -- Fixed a theme issue when "Start With System" option disabled (Thanks to Scott) v 1.0.2419.14177 - 16/08/2006 - Changes: -- Fixed critical issue in Help button (Help error after computer restart) -- Added F1 control key as Help launcher -- Changes in Help file v 1.0.2418.25445 - 15/08/2006 - Changes: -- Added "full reset and delete all themes" option -- Added "Style Selection" for user themes (Possibility to include it to saved themes also) -- Modified user themes selector and save text box tips -- Created and added the Help file (English only) v 1.0.2415.21140 - 12/08/2006 - Changes: -- Allow now multiple user themes selection -- Added "Saves as..." option to user themes -- Added "Delete" saved user theme(s) -- Added a mention as "Freeware" in user themes screen v 1.0.2406.17310 - 03/08/2006 - Changes: -- Updates check modified - message displayed once only at each run (In case of new version) v 1.0.2330.21508 - 19/05/2006 - Changes: -- Fixed bug in user defined themes (When transparent selected as color) -- Enhanced user defined themes options (Gradient modes also customizable) v 1.0.2315.35634 - 04/05/2006 - Changes: -- Added Danish (Thanks to Thomas Laugesen) v 1.0.2313.25610 - 02/05/2006 - Changes: -- Updates auto-check delay changed Checks at WiFi SiStr start (15 seconds after launched) and each hour. -- Modified Japanese (Thanks to M. Yamaguchi) v 1.0.2295.24214 - 14/04/2006 - Changes: -- Fixed bug when Russian selected v 1.0.2293.22702 - 12/04/2006 - Changes: -- Added Chinese (**) -- Added Chinese (Taiwan) (**) -- Added Korean (**) -- Added Russian (**) -- Added Norvegian -- Added Portuguese v 1.0.2292.21497 - 11/04/2006 - Changes: -- Added Spanish v 1.0.2292.12583 - 11/04/2006 - Changes: -- Added Japanese (**) v 1.0.2290.9756 - 09/04/2006 - Changes: -- Added Italian (Thanks to Pierpaolo Paderi) (**) -- Modified languages arrays (Gain of RAM memory) -- Improved user defined colors (Tips also fully customizable) -- Language selector modified (Displays both english and translated language) -- Added Fonts in installer v 1.0.2287.22468 - 06/04/2006 - Changes: -- Added Greek (Thanks to Karvela Stathi) (**) -- Modified languages management (Uses less memory - Same as if only 1 language exists) -- Added new display themes (5) -- Added User defined theme (Select "WiFi SiStr User" in themes for user defined themes) -- Added possibility to enable/disable online updates auto-check Checks at WiFi SiStr start (15 seconds after launched) and each 15 minutes. -- Reduced to real value number of strings used (Uses less memory) - Gain apprx.: 15% v 1.0.2284.22047 - 03/04/2006 - Changes: -- Changed main design -- Added themes for displays (Main and settings) -- Added German (Thanks to Alexander Taubenkorb) -- Added Polish (Thanks to R. Rackmann) (**) -- Added Dutch (Thanks to Ingrid Mangelschots) -- Settings window position memorized v 1.0.2280.14904 - 30/03/2006 - Changes: -- Fixed a "Move form" critical issue v 1.0.2278.27845 - 28/03/2006 - Changes: -- Modified coded Min and Max values -- Modified code to be "Multilingual" ready -- Added French language -- Modified some tips v 1.0.2160.21762 (RC - First Public Release) - 30/11/2005 - Changes: -- EULA -- Updates check v 1.0.2159.2045 (Beta Relesase) - 24/11/2005 (**) - Attention: The installer (Setup) is in English only ! - EULA and User-defined theme window are in English (For any selected language) - These languages are correctly displayed only on corresponding systems or other systems including "Supplemental language support (XP)" 1: Control Panel > Regional and Language Options > Languages tab > Select "Supplemental language support" options 2: Control Panel > Regional and Language Options > Languages tab > details > Advanced > Select "Extend support of advanced text services to all programs"