Wireless Network Watcher is a small utility that scans your wireless network and displays the list of all computers and devices that are currently connected to your network.
For every computer or device that is connected to your network, the following information is displayed:
IP address, MAC address, the company that manufactured the network card, and
optionally the computer name.
You can also export the connected devices list into html/xml/csv/text file, or
copy the list to the clipboard and then paste into Excel or other spreadsheet
application.
Publisher’s description
What is Wireless Network Watcher?
Wireless Network Watcher is a free network tool program for Windows from NirSoft.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable and EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 537 KB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 16,307 times. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Small download (537 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Wireless Network Watcher is a free network tool tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Wireless Network Watcher safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
23429F2A7FEBA85DCCE8DDB770F04C506D1EEAEBC86855A78B66C1D1F5A050A4· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.45Latest | June 27, 2026 | 582 KB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.WirelessNetworkWatcher -echoco install wnetwatcher.install -ywnetwatcher_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable, EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.45
- Released
- June 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 16,307
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.WirelessNetworkWatcher
- Chocolatey package
- wnetwatcher.install
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wireless Network Watcher free?
Yes. Wireless Network Watcher is free to use.
Is Wireless Network Watcher safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Wireless Network Watcher with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Wireless Network Watcher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Wireless Network Watcher run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Wireless Network Watcher?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
