File Extension Library


.WDMON File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .WDMON files and how to open them?

Can't open .WDMON file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WDMON file.

What is a .WDMON file extension?

.WDMON file extension is created by Apple. .WDMON has been classified as Data Files. The format of .WDMON file is Binary.

.WDMON is Wireless Diagnostics Monitor File

A WDMON file contains Wi-Fi performance scan results captured by Wireless Diagnostics, an app bundled with macOS used to analyze a user's network performance. It stores information about the connection of a network to the Internet, which includes the data transfer rate and signal quality, over a specified period of time.

WDMON file open in Apple Wireless Diagnostics 1

Users typically utilize Wireless Diagnostics when they are experiencing difficulties performing Internet-related tasks, such as browsing the web, streaming content, or sending and receiving emails while connected to a Wi-Fi router. After collecting network performance data with Wireless Diagnostics, a user can analyze the data himself or share the results with an IT specialist.

The information stored in a WDMON file is displayed as a graph in Wireless Diagnostics. It includes measurements of the following types of information:

  • Rate - Transmission rate over time in megabits per second (Mbps).
  • Quality - Signal-to-noise ratio over time in decibels (dB), with lower quality numbers resulting in devices disconnecting from the router.
  • Signal - Signal (RSSI) and noise measurements over time, with high signal and low noise measurements indicating optimal performance.

To create a WDMON file with Wireless Diagnostics follow these steps:

  • Select Window → Performance.
  • Leave the window open as the program collects data.
  • Select File → Close.
  • After closing the window the WDMON file will appear on the desktop.

    Common WDMON Filenames

    [YYYY.MM.DD_HH-MM-SS-TZA].wdmon - A WDMON file is named according to the time in which it is created. For example, a WDMON file saved at 1:13:43pm on July 10, 2020 in the Central Daylight Time (CDT) zone will be named 2020.07.10_13-13-43-CDT.wdmon.

    How do I open a WDMON file extension?

    You can only open WDMON data files with Apple Wireless Diagnostics in macOS. To open a WDMON file with Wireless Diagnostics, select File → Open. Alternatively, you can also double-click the WDMON file and it will open automatically in Wireless Diagnostics if the file type is associated with the program.

    List of all softwares that can open the Wireless Diagnostics Monitor File
    Mac
    Apple Wireless Diagnostics

    How to fix problems with .WDMON files

    1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WDMON files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WDMON file format
    2. You need to check the .WDMON file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)