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Every update, improvement, and fix - from day one.

v2.8 March 2, 2026

  • WLAN Pi Integration! - WLAN Pi's are amazing. NetViews now supports them natively! Menu control, services, multi-card captures, and more coming! Enjoy. Find it under "Tools->WLANPi Remote Interface". We will put it in a better place once more is ready for prime-time. Thank you WLAN Pi team for an AMAZING product.
  • Huge performance boost. I went back and fixed some of my code, fixing CPU and memory issues.
  • For the toolbar menu dropdown, we now show Wi-Fi details even if you are on a wired connection

v2.7 March 1, 2026

  • Lot's of menu bar fixes, thank you for the feedback!
  • Many new variables for the menu bar!
  • We are now using IPLocate.io to get more specific location information. NOTE: There is a limit of how many requests an IP can make in a hour. So we cache data on your local machine to prevent hitting that threshold.
  • The trial period has been reset - so if you are past the 7 days, and want to try NetViews again, please do!
  • Fixed some of the AP vendors to be more concise.

v2.6c February 27, 2026

  • Toolbar support is here!! It's taken over two months to get this figured out, but the toolbar is finally here for pro users! Customize in the settings, and see everything at a glance!
  • Improved packet capture experience for Wi-Fi interface
  • Can now detect and show the new Cisco/Meraki AP names
  • Fix for Internet Connection live update icon. It was disappearing on updates.
  • Lot's of backend support for the WLAN Pi - however, I lost my unit to test with! A new one is on the way. Can't wait to show you this integration!

v2.5 February 19, 2026

  • Transmit powers were incorrectly being reported, fixed and added more details (max available) - Thank you Karsten I.
  • Added extra details about the Wi-Fi connection including security used and Wi-Fi generation
  • Added AP naming for Ubiquiti (thought this was working already, sorry!) - Thank you Rocky G.
  • Made the icon a little less intense! Let me know your thoughts - Thank you EVERYONE :)
  • Fixed another unlikely, but possible crash - Thank you J.W. H.

v2.4 February 14, 2026

  • Added ability to set ping and wireless threshold values for color coding. Now, you can customize what is green, yellow, or orange
  • Wi-Fi audit profiles - You can now set a profile when auditing your wireless network(s)! More will be coming for this soon, but home, work, high density and custom are all options now
  • Improvements on co-channel interference on the Wi-Fi audit
  • An unlikely, but possible hang condition was fixed
  • Added links to the contact page

v2.3 February 9, 2026

  • Interface speed and duplex - Added ability to quickly see your Ethernet's interface speed and duplex. NetViews also will alert you if it's slower than expected by showing a yellow or red light
  • Fixed wording in some of the Wi-Fi audits, and made easier to navigate
  • Fixed SSL lookup in the host scanner, and made more resilient
  • Fixed a crash that could happen in certain race conditions

v2.2 February 6, 2026

  • Find my AP! Have you ever wondered WHERE the access point you are connected to is? You don't need to guess anymore. Just click "Find AP" in the wireless section, walk around a bit. Turn on the sound feature for even better sleuthing.
  • If your interface goes offline, NetViews is smart enough to move you to a different one automatically. Now, the program is also smart enough to go back to the correct one when it comes back online. Thank you Karsten I., keep them coming!
  • Ability to go BACK to the old logo :) This is also for you Karsten I.! Visit settings to find the toggle
  • Better labeling for network logs

v2.1 February 2, 2026

  • NetViews now has a proper icon to match its personality.
  • Client Checklist now has an export to CSV feature
  • BUG FIX: Added word wrap to manual inputs for checklists

v2.0 January 26, 2026

  • Wi-Fi Audit Checklist - Basic - You can now do extensive testing on your Wi-Fi network, and make sure it's top-notch!
  • Standard and Pro Tiers - With the feature list we now have, and the planned features, Pro has gone up in price. To help those that can't afford it, a new standard version has been released. You can still do what you need, or step up to the Pro to get even more (including a soon-to-appear toolbar!)

v1.25 January 16, 2026

  • Added a stop feature to the scan. You can now stop a network scan in progress. Thank you Mohammad A. and others!
  • We've added a number of new data points in the main view for access points, including access point name (if available)! We support Aruba, Cisco/Meraki, Mist, and several others. We now show the following:
    • AP Name (If available)
    • Channel Utilization (If available)
    • Roaming Features
    • AP transmit power (If available)
    • Better channel display - we now not only show the primary channels - but also the secondary
    • Legacy rates enabled (if using 2.4 GHz) - we now show if slower 2.4 GHz rates are enabled.

v1.24 December 26, 2025

  • We've added Wi-Fi audit checklists! Thanks to the amazing work of WLAN Professionals and specifically Keith Parsons (Details), we've added a feature to quickly audit your current wireless connection. There will be three tests in total you can perform, but with this initial release, Client Checklist is ready to go!
  • Ping Timeline - you can now see the history of successes and failures for pings. Now you can blink, and not miss a thing.
  • We now perform better checks to see if we can packet capture properly and if location services is enabled. If they are not, we let you know. We also let you know if you aren't on the default gateway interface.
  • If you are using a static IP address, we show that better (more verbose), and provide a link to the network settings so you can alter it.
  • NOTE: 1.24a fixes some formatting issues in the checklist report, and corrects the channel width size (Thank you Karsten I.)

v1.23 December 16, 2025

  • Fixed issues with active port monitoring, DHCP details, and other related issues due to permission issues.

v1.22 November 28, 2025

  • PingStalker is now NetViews! (https://www.netviews.app)
    • Same great app, but now the name shows better what this does: Understand your network, at a glace!
  • Host Scanner - We are excited about this one! Many have requested a deeper search for a single host. Now, we can. Do you want to see what other ports are running, and how they respond? Want to know the time difference between your computer and a remote one running NTP (Thanks Jiri B.)? Also, try putting a dns name in (eg: www.netviews.app) and you will get certificate details for ALL domains, DNS information, etc. You can right click an entry from the scan results to quickly scan a host as well.

    • v1.20 November 21, 2025

    • QR Code generator for Wi-Fi networks. Find it in the tools menu! Using the WPA3 specification, PingStalker/NewViews can now generate both simple and advanced QR codes that automatically connect mobile phones and devices with cameras to a wireless network.
    • The app can now show a badge for how many hosts are currently down, and will "bounce" the icon once on status changes. Can be disabled/enabled in the settings dialog. - Thank you Nicolai F.

    v1.19 November 19, 2025

    • PingStalker will be renamed - In a future update, the PingStalker App will automatically be renamed to NetViews. It will still be the same app, just with a new name.
    • In a future update, a few weeks from now, we will be releasing a standard version of PingStalker / NewViews. For anyone that has already purchased a license - you have pro, and always will. At that time, NetViews Pro will go up in price for new purchases. So now is a great time to purchase if you haven't already! NewViews Standard will still cost $10.00, but will not have some of the new features being released.
    • This. Is. Awesome. For wireless users, you can now click the "Connection Timeline" tab at the bottom of the screen and see a 1 hour, 2 hour, 4 hour, or 8 hour view of your wireless history. Want to see your roaming history throughout the day? Go for it! It also provides a "grade" which can help in seeing why macOS decided to make you roam. Hover over the colors and events for more details! This is also great for very simple testing of Wi-Fi coverage at the office or house. Can't wait to hear what you think! - Thank you Keith P. for the inspiration
    • You can now HIDE the bottom pane. If you have no need to see ping scan results or the new connection timeline, just hide it to see everything in full screen glory - Thank you Nicolai F.
    • 4.2.2.2 and 8.8.8.8 will not be automatically added every startup, only when the program is first installed. - Thank you Jiri B.!
    • Improved the information on the Access Point Detail, and main screen. This will only get better!
    • You can now "watch" an interface that has no IP address. Very helpful for debugging!
    • Fixed formatting when multiple DNS servers are listed; Improved polling process when the interface changes; Added some new vendor logos; Fixed duplicated notifications; Improved ARP notifications and wording

    v1.18a November 12, 2025

    • Increased trial period to 7 days. NOTE: If you have previously used a trial, and it ran out of time, this update will reset the clock so you have 7 days.
    • Added ability to enable or disable the sound on notifications
    • Improved licensing screen details.

    v1.18 November 7, 2025

    • NEW DATA POINT: We now show/report MCS Index! Under the wireless section, we now show the Wi-Fi mode (eg: 802.11ax, 802.11ac, etc), MCS index, and how many streams you are using. This really provides a quick wireless quality check
    • Added ratings to Signal, MCS index, and SNR - We now have a "dot" that shows the rating for each of these values. Quickly see if something is off!
    • Added some enhancements to Internet Sharing Detection
    • Added quick add icons to more of the values in the left most pane. You can now quickly add the following to your ping monitor: IP Address, Public IP Address, Gateway, DNS, DHCP server. Anywhere you see a (+) icon, just click to add.
    • Better detection of internet and firewall blocks
    • Updates to device detection, especially around printers

    v1.17 November 4, 2025

    • Can now ping host names in addition to IP addresses - Thank you Jiri B.!
    • PingStalker now shows the resolved IP address next to the DNS name, and logs if/when it changes
    • PingStalker can now handle volume licensing

    v1.16 October 31, 2025

    • Bug fixes and UI improvements about obfuscating data setting and bandwidth test
    • Internet Sharing visibility - PinkStalker will automatically detect macOS Internet Sharing and provide detailed information on the connection. Thank you Jiri B!
    • Help system is LIVE! You can now access a complete help system at www.pinkstalker.com/help, or from the program's help menu. For the curious, there are a lot of details about how this app works.

    v1.15 October 28, 2025

    • CDP Monitor - In addition to decoding LLDP packets, PingStalker can now also decode CDP. In addition, we put the pertinent details in the Interface section. - Thank you Jiri B!
    • Bug: Fixed some speed test UI issues (stop button didn't work, graph is properly sized).
    • Obfuscate Mode - For those that want to post a screen shot without posting too much, they can enable obfuscate mode in the settings. We will "x" out important details. Please *always* double-check before posting!

    v1.14 October 27, 2025

    • DNS Monitor. PinkStalker will now monitor each DNS server on your interface list every minute. If requests take too long, or go answered, an alert will be generated.
    • Added gateway and DNS entries to main interface.

    v1.13 October 25, 2025

    • Auto detection of VALNs. If you are on a trunk/hybrid Ethernet port, PingStalker will auto-detect other VLANs set up on the interface, and report them to you.
    • Better logging data, including MAC resolution
    • UI improvements with the toolbar

    v1.12 October 23, 2025

    • Fixes to Wi-Fi monitor mode, to make it more reliable. Also, if you are ever having problems with your Wi-Fi card, fire up PingStalker and reset the interface!
    • Route Tool - this shows the routing table in a much friendly format than command line. More features coming on this as well.
    • UI improvements/standardization

    v1.11 October 21, 2025

    • Speedtest! We can now perform easy speedtests using Cloudflare
    • Was not showing proper source address when other devices pinged our machine

    v1.10 October 20, 2025

    • Added ability to export scan results - Thank you Matt A.
    • Ability to label ping hosts - Thank you David N
    • Added more details on ARP debugs
    • Added code for speedtest, but not ready for primetime YET!

    v1.9 October 19, 2025

    • Wi-Fi Sniffer/Monitor Mode! If Wireshark is installed on the computer, and proper permissions have been set, you can now click the Wi-Fi icon from the main window, and start Wi-Fi sniffing FAST. While this disconnects you from the wireless, you will automatically be reconnected after.
    • More visible icons

    v1.8a October 18, 2025

    • Added additional icons for vendors
    • Light/Dark mode switch in settings - Thank you Keith P.
    • Added additional OS support - Thank you Mohammad A.
    • HUGE improvements to energy usage...

    v1.8 October 17, 2025

    • Bugfixes and performance updates
    • Vendor icons in results based on MAC address

    v1.7 October 12, 2025 Initial Release

    • Initial public release with core networking features
    • Network scanning (ARP, ping sweep, DNS, NetBIOS, mDNS, SNMP)
    • Parallel port scanning (22, 80, 443, 445, 3389)
    • Live ping monitor with persistent hosts
    • MAC vendor lookup tool (local OUI database)
    • Real-time network event log
    • Subnet calculator and MAC address helper utilities
    • Modern, macOS-inspired dark UI
    • Automatic updates via Sparkle (appcast.xml)