Updated September 11, 2026 · WLAN Geeks LLC
WLAN Commander helps you observe and troubleshoot networks using your phone, tablet, and connected equipment. This notice covers the Android and iOS app and wlancommander.com. Features and permissions vary by platform and build.
App data and storage
WLAN Commander does not require a WLAN Geeks account and does not include app analytics or a crash-reporting service. Network observations and working files are processed on your devices and connected sensors. They are not automatically uploaded to WLAN Geeks.
Depending on the tools you use, records can contain SSIDs, BSSIDs and client MAC addresses, channel and signal measurements, packet contents, authentication exchanges, device names, IP addresses, and diagnostic output. Captures may include other people's information. Treat them as sensitive and collect only what you are authorized to inspect.
Saved device configurations can contain hostnames, usernames, passwords, and private-key references. Storage differs by platform and credential type: iOS uses Keychain for supported credentials; Android device configurations use app-private storage, with encrypted storage used by some integrations. We do not claim that every local record has additional application-level encryption. Protect the device and its backups.
Location, motion and camera permissions
Survey and location tools may record coordinates, altitude, timestamps, motion and barometer readings. Background recording can continue while a supported session is active and the relevant OS permissions allow it. Stop the session and change OS permissions to control future collection.
On supported Apple hardware, room and floor-plan tools can use the camera and LiDAR to derive room geometry. Imported floor plans and measurements are working project data. These features do not automatically send a room scan to WLAN Geeks.
Bluetooth/Nearby devices, local-network, Wi-Fi and location permissions support equipment discovery, connection and measurements. Denying permission can limit the associated feature. Permission requirements differ between Android versions and iOS.
Connections you initiate
The app communicates with the sensors, access points and services used by the selected tool. Examples include SSH/SFTP sessions, Bluetooth sensor links, equipment APIs and vendor cloud integrations configured with your credentials. Active scans, ANQP queries, connectivity checks, transfers and performance tests generate network traffic.
Internet diagnostics may contact public services such as Cloudflare speed-test endpoints, check.mptcp.dev, or a configured DNS/connectivity target. Those services receive connection information such as your IP address. Map views can request map data from Apple or OpenStreetMap-related providers and expose the requested map area and connection metadata to those providers. Opening a provisioning or web link contacts its destination. These providers have their own privacy policies.
Exports and sharing
Files stay on the device or sensor where the tool stores them until you export, transfer, delete or otherwise act on them. Using a share sheet, email, cloud drive, PCAPAI, or another application transfers the selected data to that destination under its terms. Review recordings and screenshots before sharing them. WLAN Commander does not automatically submit captures to PCAPAI.
Website, downloads and search
Cloudflare hosts this website and the WLAN Pi Plus download service. Some image downloads and historical project pages are hosted by GitHub. These providers may process IP addresses, request times, browser information and security logs to deliver and protect the service.
This website has no advertising, tracking pixels, third-party analytics, account system, or contact form. Site search runs in your browser over a downloaded index; no search API receives your query. Search terms appear in the page URL, so avoid placing secrets there. The ESP32 USB installer and its firmware are hosted locally on this site. It asks you to select a serial device before interacting with hardware.
Beta distribution and support
Android beta distribution uses Google's Firebase App Distribution; iOS beta distribution uses Apple's TestFlight. Those services manage tester invitations, installation and distribution information under their own policies. This is separate from app analytics inside WLAN Commander.
If you email us, we receive your address, message and attachments. We use them to respond, administer requested beta access and investigate the issue. We retain correspondence as needed for those purposes and operational records. Send only the minimum data needed and remove credentials or third-party information.
Your choices
Delete app records and exports you no longer need, remove saved connections, stop recording sessions, and revoke permissions through your operating system. Uninstalling the app does not remove files already exported, copies on sensors, recipients' copies, or device backups. Manage those separately. Contact us about information you sent directly to WLAN Geeks; we will assess deletion or access requests under applicable requirements.
We do not sell personal information or use it for targeted advertising. The product is intended for network professionals and enthusiasts, not directed to children under 13. Hosting and distribution providers may process information internationally.
Contact and changes
Contact WLAN Geeks LLC at info@wlangeeks.com for privacy questions or requests. We will update the date above when this notice changes. A new feature may provide additional information at the point of use.