Fluke Networks AIRCHECK WI-FI Tester

AIRCHECK WI-FI Tester

Supports 802.11a/b/g/n

All in one handheld tool.

Instant-on operation

Powers up in less than three seconds and automatically starts discovering networks, access points (APs), and channel activity.

Get answers fast

The one-button AutoTest quickly provides a pass/fail indication of the wireless environment and identifies common problems – for any level of Wi-Fi expertise.

Wi-Fi is a complex technology, but testing it doesn’t have to be.  The AirCheck Wi-Fi tester allows network professionals to quickly verify and troubleshoot  802.11 a/b/g/n networks. Designed specifically for dispatched troubleshooting, AirCheck simplifies wireless testing by providing:

• A one-button AutoTest, which quickly provides a pass/fail indication of the wireless environment and identifies common problems – for any level of Wi-Fi expertise.
• An instant view to required test results including network availability, connectivity, utilization, security settings, rogue hunting, and interference detection
• A rugged, purpose-built Wi-Fi tester that’s easy to use and easy to carry

Its intuitive design and standardized AutoTest makes it simple for anyone to quickly master AirCheck. Instant power-up , automated testing, and quick access to more detailed information, so you can close trouble tickets faster –  making technicians and users alike more productive. Easily manage test results and documentation using AirCheck Manager software. From start to finish, AirCheck helps take the guess work out of everyday wireless troubleshooting.

Overview

AirCheck integrates all Wi-Fi technologies plus interference detection, channel scanning, and connectivity tests.  The one-button AutoTest and instant access to detailed information provides fast troubleshooting for the most common Wi-Fi pain points, including:

• Coverage problems
• Overloaded networks or channels
• Interference
• Connectivity problems
• Failed access points
• Rogue access points
• Security settings
• Client problems

In addition to generating instant reports and documentation, AirCheck Manager software allows you to set up multiple profiles and manage network and security settings for a single unit, or an entire fleet of AirCheck testers.

AirCheck Functions

AutoTest – Performs three essential WiFi tests and a pass/fail indication of the wireless environment and identifies common problems – for any level of expertise.

Air Quality – Checks for Wi-Fi and non Wi-Fi utilization by channel, plus co-channel interference.

Network Quality – Verify coverage, interference, security and ability to connect to specified networks.

Rogue Access Points – Identify AP’s not listed in the profile

AutoTests are user configurable and based on the multiple profiles which can be stored in AirCheck and selected for different sites or requirements. Results may also be stored for export to AirCheck Manager.

List Networks

Find security issues, rogue APs and coverage problems and view a list of all wireless networks heard by AirCheck. Instantly see the following for each network:

List Access Points

Find configuration and coverage problems as well as rogue APs. View a list of all physical APs heard by AirCheck or clients connected to a specific AP, and see the following:

Channel Usage

Quickly determine if channels are overloaded due to Wi-Fi traffic (displayed in blue) or interference (displayed in gray). Verify channel-usage pattern or overlap and flag illegal use of channels.

With AirCheck, you can also detect the presence of interference. Devices that can cause interference include microwave ovens, cordless phones and headsets, BlueTooth® devices, and analog video cameras.

Drill in further to see the level of Wi-Fi traffic and interference over the last 60 seconds on a selected channel, as well as the access points using this channel.

Access Control Settings
Quickly determine which access points are known and which are not by setting the authorization status for each AP seen by AirCheck. You may also define access control settings in AirCheck Manager and download them in a profile.

Locate Access Points and Clients
Track down rogue and other APs or clients by graphing the signal strength over time, or by using an audible indication which can be muted.

Access Point Details
Quickly identify AP configuration problems. View the following information for each physical AP:

Connect
Verify network availability and access by connecting to a network (SSID) or specified AP using three simple steps:

View the process steps on the display and store them in a log for troubleshooting. Quickly test performance and quality of the connection by  using the continuous ping response, loss-rate,  and connection-range features.

Client Details
Easily find misconfigured or failed client devices. Quickly drill into client details to see signal level, AP MAC and name, channel, SSID, type and determine the channels and frequencies on which the client is probing.

AirCheck Manager Software
This software is included with AirCheck and provides two capabilities: the ability to manage AirCheck profiles and manage sessions recorded with AirCheck.

Profiles
Easily configure, manage, and control the use of your AirCheck – or an entire fleet of them – with the Profiles feature, which allows configuration of security settings, AutoTest limits, and target devices for connectivity.

Name and transfer multiple profiles into AirCheck, as needed for different facilities.  You can also transfer profiles from AirCheck to AirCheck Manager software.

Profiles are password protected, both in AirCheck and in AirCheck Manager, eliminating worry about unauthorized access to your network if your Air-Check is lost or stolen.

Record Session
Document what AirCheck is seeing to share  or archive. Create summary or detailed reports  allowing you to quickly close a trouble ticket or provide documentation for problem escalation. Press one key to record all collected details including AirCheck con?guration, AutoTest results, lists of AP’s / clients and channel usage. Transfer sessions to a PC and easily view/store them using AirCheck Manager software.

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