The application opens, but pressing the "start" button does nothing.

Please be sure that the Wi-Spy is plugged in and functioning properly.  When Channel Picker opens, the "start" button turns into a "stop" button.  After you have walked the perimeter of the location, of where you'd like to install an access point, press stop, and it will give you a five star rating.

MetaGeek's Channel Picker

Channel Picker is a simplified application for installers. Data is collected from a Wi-Spy, then the software determines the best Wi-Fi and/or Zigbee channel to use for the new network.  A 5-star scale is used to rate the best channel, providing the user with a basic idea of how well the network is likely to work.

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Channel Picker

Channel Picker is a simplified application for installers. Data is collected from a Wi-Spy 2.4x, then the software determines the best Wi-Fi and/or Zigbee channel to use for the new network.  A 5-star scale is used to rate the best channel, providing the user with a basic idea of how well the network is likely to work.