NETALLY Aircheck G2 - AirCheck G2, Wireless Tester

• Automate reporting and enable collaboration with result upload and management via Link-Live Cloud Service
• Test the most common Wi-Fi standards (including 802.11ax) with a rugged, handheld, purpose-built wireless tester
• See all networks and devices in your location immediately upon power up

The AirCheck G2 Wireless Tester's intuitive user interface provides actionable intelligence, simplifying wireless troubleshooting and validation. AirCheck G2 provides network professionals and technicians of any skill level with complete and accurate information to resolve connectivity and performance problems quickly, speed up closure of trouble tickets, and ensure your Wi-Fi network meets end users' needs.

AutoTest

AirCheck G2 performs the following five essential Wi-Fi tests and provides a pass/fail indication of the wireless environment, as well as identifies common problems - for any level of expertise:

• 802.11 Utilization - Reports channels in each band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with the highest airtime utilization. (Figure 1)
• Non-802.11 Utilization - Reports channels with the highest non-802.11 airtime utilization, indicative of interference sources and high noise levels.
• Co-Channel Interference - Reports channels with the most APs on the same channel that exceed the minimum signal level threshold.

• Adjacent Channel Interference - Reports interference on a channel caused by APs that are operating on other channels that overlap with that channel.
• Network Quality - Verifies coverage, interference, security and ability to connect to specified networks, along with the availability of critical network services such as DHCP and connectivity to specified network targets. (Figure 2)
• Rogue Access Points - Reports APs other than your authorized devices. These devices may be compromising network security.

Access Point Discovery

Quickly view all the APs present in the environment and see critical parameters for each one, including signal level, signal/noise ratio, security type, and channel. Find common issues, such as incorrect security type, poor signal coverage, or incorrect channel. (Figure 3)

Sort or filter by any parameter, then drill into any AP to set its authorization level and see more details, including number of connected clients, supported rates, 802.11n/ac/ax capabilities and more. From the AP details page, drill into a list of connected clients, or the channel on which the AP operates, to verify any channel utilization or co-channel interference problems. From here you can also use a locator tool to find an AP, set Access Control status (ACL), or you can perform a packet capture.

Network Discovery

Quickly view all the networks present in the environment and see critical parameters for each one, including signal level, signal/noise ratio, security type, and number of access points. Find common issues such as mixed security types, poor signal coverage, or lack of secondary AP coverage.

Sort or filter by any parameter, then drill into greater detail on any network, including 802.11 types supported, number of connected clients, channels, and more. From the network details page, drill into a list of APs or clients on the network.

Network Connections Test

Verify network availability and access to critical services by connecting to a network (SSID) or AP with a single touch on the Connect button.

Key test steps include:

• Associate with AP
• Request and receive an IP address from a DHCP server
• Ping the default gateway and DNS servers for availability
• Perform a ping or TCP port test on up to ten network targets
• Conduct ongoing signal level, signal/noise ratio, and retry rate measurements

Once connected to a network, perform a roaming test to validate that roaming is enabled on the network, or run an iPerf performance test to verify throughput capabilities on the network.

Wired Ethernet Tests

The AirCheck G2’s built-in Ethernet test validates that APs have a working back haul connection to the network.

• Diagnose and test Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), link to the switch, DHCP, Gateway, and Internet connections.
• Get VLAN, switch name, and port information via CDP/LLDP/EDP for your managed switches.

Channel Utilization and Interference

Quickly determine if channels are over-utilized with Wi-Fi traffic and/or with non-Wi-Fi interference and noise. You can also gain visibility on the level of Wi-Fi traffic and interference over the last 60 seconds on a selected channel, as well as, the access points, clients, and interferers using this channel. Drill into details and detect devices that can cause interference, such as, microwave ovens, wireless game controllers, Bluetooth® devices, Zigbee devices, and wireless video camera.

Rogue Detection/Location, Client Details

The AirCheck G2 provides client Details conveying essential information about specific devices and their configuration. Track down rogue APs and unauthorized clients by following the realtime signal level meter and graph over time. Audible indication is provided, and the use of a USB headset for private audio is supported. The AirCheck G2 also supports the option of using an external directional antenna to save significant time when locating devices.

Automated Test Results Management

Serving as a centralized test results and device management system, the free Link-Live cloud service transforms team workflows with the ability to quickly and easily log, document, and report test activity from all LinkSprinter, LinkRunner AT, LinkRunner G2, AirCheck G2, and OneTouch AT hand-held network testers. Once the instrument is connected to the Link-Live Cloud Service, your test results are automatically uploaded to the dashboard for project management and reporting. You have the option of uploading additional files, screenshots, images, profiles, packet captures, location information, and comments anytime. Also, certain NetAlly instruments with AllyCare Support can receive firmware updates "over the network" from Link Live as they become available.

An API is available to retrieve and integrate data from Link-Live into other management platforms, such as your trouble ticket application or network management system. This gives you the ability to easily provide proof-of-performance and better manage jobs and staff efficiency.

This unified dashboard of both wired and Wi-Fi network connectivity results enables you to:

• Reduce results management overhead for multiple testers and users
• Enables seamless collaboration between site personnel and remote experts
• Simplify report generation across media types for network deployment documentation
• Attach photos, user comments to each result, adding context for future changes and troubleshooting
• For asset management, ability to associate serial numbers of installed devices, and/or cable/wall jack label to specific test results