NetAlly AM/A1480 AirMagnet WLAN Design and Analysis Suite Bundle

AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer PRO Wireless Network Analyzer

The AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer PRO automatically detects and diagnoses dozens of common Wi-Fi network performance problems, security threats, and wireless network vulnerabilities, enabling IT staff to quickly solve end-user issues. This tool detects throughput issues, Wi-Fi connectivity problems, device conflicts, signal multipath issues and much more – and features a full compliance reporting engine, including wireless PCI, SOX, and ISO.

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AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer PRO automatically detects and diagnoses dozens of common Wi-Fi network performance problems, security threats and wireless network vulnerabilities, enabling IT staff to quickly solve end-user issues.

Capabilities

Never Miss Any Wi-Fi Traffic

AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer gives you the ability to capture any Wi-Fi traffic for 802.11 networks, including 3×3 802.11ac traffic. As a result, you can solve any Wi-Fi network troubleshooting problems right the first time without costly rework or escalations.

Built-In Wireless Expertise

The AirWISE® engine automatically detects the root cause of dozens of wireless network troubleshooting issues across the spectrum. AirWISE® eliminates the need for users to manually interpret complex packet decodes and wireless data by taking the proactive role of identifying and explaining more than hundreds of threats and performance issues before they impact the Wi-Fi network. The user-friendly AirWISE® interface explains alarms in straightforward details, provides access to additional diagnostic data, and offers advice on corrective actions.

Complete Wi-Fi Interference Detection & Wi-Fi Analysis

Interference is one of the leading causes of poor connectivity and performance problems in the network. This interference can be from other Wi-Fi devices, poor channel planning (adjacent or co-channel interference), or from non-Wi-Fi interference sources. Wi-Fi interference occurs as a result of co-channel/adjacent channel interference from the corporate or neighbor’s WLAN, hidden nodes in the environment, or non-Wi-Fi devices operating in the 802.11 band.

AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer’s interference status indicator lists the overall interference status for each Wi-Fi channel, which is based on the Wi-Fi interference score for the devices contributing to the interference. It also provides a list of hidden nodes and non-Wi-Fi devices (non-Wi-Fi detection requires AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer PRO and AirMagnet Spectrum XT to be installed on the same machine) operating in the channel. This enables users to easily plan future Wi-Fi deployments or modify their existing deployment to minimize interference and, in turn, improve network performance.

WLAN Client Roaming Analysis

Ensuring a smooth roam between AP’s, without any dropped calls or sessions and in a way that is not noticeable to the user is key for any deployment. AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer PRO leverages support for multiple WLAN adapters plugged into the computer to troubleshoot client roaming issues - one of IT staff’s most commonly reported problems for WLAN networks.

AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer provides advanced details on all roaming transactions for any WLAN client. Users are powered with AirWISE® expertise to get detailed reasons for the roaming event taking place, device and channel parameters that influence the roam, and visibility into whether the roam was good or not.

For VoWLAN phones, users can monitor voice delays and other statistics as the phone roams from one AP to another in the middle of a conversation. The application provides VoFi-specific data (such as WiMOS, Signal Strength, etc.) leading up to the attempt, and packet transmission rates for the conversation.

AirMagnet Survey PRO/Planner

AirMagnet Survey PRO enables network professionals to design, deploy, and validate Wi-Fi 6 networks for optimal performance, security, and compliance. It also calculates the ideal quantity, placement, and configuration of APs for a successful wireless LAN deployment. AirMagnet Survey PRO goes beyond simply verifying RF coverage by plotting actual end-user network performance in terms of connection speed, throughput, and packet statistics by allowing you to use any Wi-Fi adapter or AirMapper™ Site Survey on the AirCheck™ G2 and EtherScope™ nXG. Survey PRO helps you get Wi-Fi installations right the first time, preventing costly rework and user complaints.

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AirMagnet Survey PRO allows you to design a new Wi-Fi network or perform Pre/Post Site Surveys. It also allows you to simulate changes to an existing network, compare surveys side-by-side, automatically validate requirements, or generate custom reports.

Capabilities

802.11 Site Surveys

AirMagnet Survey is a wireless network deployment solution that enables users to measure, as well as assess, true end-user experience of a wireless network using any 802.11 adapter or AirMapper™ Site Survey on the AirCheck™ G2 and EtherScope™ nXG.

AirMagnet Survey goes beyond just verifying RF coverage by plotting actual end-user network performance in terms of throughput and PHY data rates, taking MIMO and other environmental situations/network configurations into account. This wireless site survey solution shows the coverage of specific 802.11 parameters that boost performance, such as higher MCS schemes and wider channels, and where interference and legacy devices may impact performance. The end result is a complete Wi-Fi “weather map” of all critical RF and end-user performance metrics. These “real world” measurements allow IT staff to design and deploy WLAN accurately from the get go and help save time and money by avoiding end-user network complaints and costly redesigns of the network.

"Real-world" Survey Data Collection and Solution of "What-If" Scenarios

With the AirMapper app on the AirCheck G2 or EtherScope nXG users can quickly and easily gather location-based Wi-Fi measurements and create visual heat maps of key performance metrics in AirMagnet Survey PRO. Simple to use, the AirMapper app is ideal for quick site surveys of new deployments, change validation, and performance verification.

• Complete faster and easier Wi-Fi site surveys with an entirely mobile platform
• Perform enterprise-grade surveys without the need of a dongle or tethered device
• Collaborate - easily visualize and share survey data through Link-Live Cloud Service or AirMagnet Survey PRO

AirMagnet Survey's simultaneous wireless site surveying capability leverages multiple adapters plugged into the same PC to provide users with a solution to emulate real-world client behavior (using active and iPerf surveys) - reducing site surveying time, effort and cutting costs by half as users only have to walk the floor once to collect all required data.

With this wireless 802.11 site survey tool, users can create “what-if” scenarios to simulate a variety of changes to the network and preview the impacts. This includes changing AP transmit power, channel, SSID settings or the addition of environmental noise. Users can also simulate moving APs to new locations and preview the effect of adding additional APs. AirMagnet Survey empowers users with an automated channel plan for APs that avoids interference and over-allocation.

Outdoor Wireless Site Surveys

With the combination of GPS support and integration with Google Earth, AirMagnet Survey PRO provides a clear path to fast, fully-automated outdoor wireless site surveys. Users can leverage their NMEA-compliant GPS device to automatically collect outdoor wireless data. Users can import street maps of any city in the world, allowing results to be analyzed in the AirMagnet Survey user interface or exported into Google Earth for a zoomed-in view to any street within the city.

RF Spectrum and Voice-over-WLAN Surveys

Before making any design and deployment decisions, it is important to account for RF interference from non Wi-Fi devices. Users who own AirMagnet Spectrum XT can collect both Wi-Fi and spectrum analysis data in a single survey. With this integration, users can visualize the RF energy at any location and identify and display the presence of non-802.11 devices interfering with the WLAN.

AirMagnet Survey addresses challenges faced by network installers and IT staff while deploying VoWLAN networks, and empowers them with a built-in voice readiness verification system that allows users to ensure that their network design is inline with the recommendations of the phone vendor. It also allows them to perform real-world voice surveys. With this unique survey capability, users can validate and plot the phone call quality, capacity and other voice specific parameters at every location on a floor map, to help identify and minimize issues.

System Requirements

Laptop/Notebook PC/Tablet PC

• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 8 Pro/Enterprise 64-bit, Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro/Enterprise 64-bit, or Microsoft Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise 64-bit
• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.00 GHz ( Intel® Core™ i5 or higher recommended)
• 4 GB or higher
• USB port, multiple ports in the PC when using multiple adapters

AirMagnet-supported wireless network adapter(s) or Aircheck G2/EtherScope nXG with AirMapper™ (recommended)
Optional: an AirMagnet Spectrum XT Adapter and license (required for viewing spectrum data and heat map; Survey PRO only)
A site map in a format supported by AirMagnet Survey (supported formats are: .bmp, .dib, .dwg, .dxf, .emf, .gif, vsd, .jpg, .wmf, .vdx or .png)

Google Earth must be installed in order to export the GPS data for outdoor surveys to Google Earth (Survey PRO only)
Supported GPS device. Here is a list of GPS devices that have been approved for use with the AirMagnet Survey product.

• Garmin eTrex LEGEND HCx
• Garmin GPS18X USB
• Microsoft GPS-500 SIRF III
• Garmin GPSMap 60
• DeLormeEarthmate GPS LT-20
• DeLormeEarthmate GPS LT-40
• Garmin eTrex
• Garmin eTrex Legend
• Garmin GPS 18 Deluxe
• Magellan eXplorist 500
• Pharos iGPS-180
• US GlobalSat BU-353-S4 (Recommended)

Apple® Macbook® PRO

• Operating Systems: MAC OS X v10.5 (Leopard™) or higher running a supported Windows OS (as noted under Laptop/Notebook PC/Tablet PC section) using Boot Camp®
• Intel®-based CPU 1.6 GHz or higher
• 4 GB or higher
• 800 MB free hard disk space
• USB port, multiple ports in the PC when using multiple adapters

AirMagnet-supported wireless network adapter(s) or Aircheck G2/EtherScope nXG with AirMapper™ (recommended)
Optional: an AirMagnet Spectrum XT Adapter and license (required for viewing spectrum data and heat map; Survey PRO only).
A site map in a format supported by AirMagnet Survey (supported formats are: .bmp, .dib, .dwg, .dxf, .emf, .gif, vsd, .jpg, .wmf, .vdx or .png)

Google Earth™ must be installed in order to export the GPS data for outdoor surveys to Google Earth (Survey PRO only)
Supported GPS device. Here is a list of GPS devices that have been approved for use with the AirMagnet Survey product.

• Garmin eTrex LEGEND HCx
• Garmin GPS18X USB
• Microsoft GPS-500 SIRF III
• Garmin GPSMap 60
• DeLormeEarthmate GPS LT-20
• DeLormeEarthmate GPS LT-40
• Garmin eTrex
• Garmin eTrex Legend
• Garmin GPS 18 Deluxe
• Magellan eXplorist 500
• Pharos iGPS-180
• US GlobalSat BU-353-S4 (Recommended)

Spectrum XT Network Interference Analyzer

Trying to pinpoint the source of Wi-Fi interference on a wireless network is hit or miss with the wrong tools. AirMagnet Spectrum XT is a Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer that offers a combined view of impact analysis of RF interference on the wireless network’s overall performance. This versatile solution is available in a universal USB form factor, and works on any Microsoft Windows notebook, netbook or tablet PC.

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AirMagnet Spectrum XT provides full visibility into the Wi-Fi radio frequency spectrum and is designed to simplify the process of detecting, identifying, and locating sources of interference.

Capabilites

Automatic Identification and Location of RF Interference Sources

AirMagnet Spectrum XT offers real-time detection and identification of non-Wi-Fi interference sources that lower the performance of wireless networks. The extensive device source list includes Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, microwave ovens, wireless game controllers, digital video converters, baby monitors, RF Jammers, radar, motion detectors, ZigBee devices, and more.

The Spectrum XT also provides detailed information for non-Wi-Fi interference sources that allow the user to decide which interferer device is causing the most problems, and with an additional Bluetooth adapter plugged into the same PC, the analyzer provides ID, name, services, etc. for enhanced interferer analysis.

With the built-in "device locator tool," users can locate any interference sources operating in the RF environment. Operating like a Geiger counter, the tool beeps louder as users get closer to the location of the device.

Integration with AirMagnet Survey PRO

AirMagnet Survey PRO users running AirMagnet Spectrum XT on the same machine can perform RF Spectrum Surveys or sweeps at the same time as a passive or active site survey, reducing the walk-around time. This information helps users plan the channel settings for the current and planned WLAN infrastructure. Users also get the list of RF interference sources detected by AirMagnet Spectrum XT within AirMagnet Survey.

With this integration, spectrum analyzer users gain access to unique heat maps within the AirMagnet Survey such as:

• Channel power heat map
• Interferer power/location heat map

Integrated Reporting

AirMagnet Spectrum XT’s integrated report engine makes it easy to turn RF Spectrum analysis sessions into professional reports. Customization features allow the Wi-Fi Spectrum Analyzer to generate reports on all the information collected for the current environment. With the wireless spectrum analyzer, reports can be exported in Word, RTF, PDF, or HTML formats for handoff.

"Zero-day" response to any RF interferer

AirMagnet Spectrum XT includes an automated spectrum analysis capability that monitors the RF environment looking for unique and repeating RF interference patterns from "unknown RF interference sources." Once the pattern of interest is detected and classified, users have the option of creating a customized signature for future alerting.

This wireless spectrum analysis capability provides users with a "zero-day" response to any interference source.This allows the user to have a faster response when troubleshooting performance problems in their network.