Fluke Networks AIRCHECK Wi-Fi Tester
The Fluke Networks AirCheck Wi-Fi tester is a simple-to-use, handheld wireless tester that allows users to quickly verify and troubleshoot 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac network availability, connectivity, and security all in a dedicated, handheld tool.
Mar 09, 2010 EVERETT, Washington ' March 1, 2010 ' Fluke Networks today announced the AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester, a dedicated handheld tool that delivers quick and easy troubleshooting for today's increasingly.
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 guesswork out of everyday wireless troubleshooting.
Features
- Dedicated, handheld 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac tester with instant-on technology, fully supports 2.4 and 5.0GHz frequency bands (Detect and locate 802.11ac APs; validate 802.11 a/b/g/n client connectivity to 802.11ac infrastructure.)
- AutoTest quickly provides a pass/fail assessment L16 of the wireless environment and identifies common problems - for any level of Wi-Fi expertise
- Identify and assess availability, connecitivity and security of access points and clients (802.11 a/b/g/n clients)
- Fully documents your troubleshooting session enabling fast trouble ticket resolution or problem escalation
- AirCheck allows network professionals to quickly verify and troubleshoot 802.11 a/b/g/n networks. Designed specifically for dispatched troubleshooting, AirCh.
- Mar 02, 2010 This week Fluke Networks announced a new hand-held Wi-Fi tester called ‘AirCheck’. I was lucky enough to have a chance to play with a pre-production model before the official launch.
- The Fluke Networks AirCheck Wi-Fi tester is a simple-to-use, handheld wireless tester that allows users to quickly verify and troubleshoot 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac network availability, connectivity, and security all in a dedicated, handheld tool. Designed specifically for dispatched troubleshooting, AirCheck simplifies wireless testing by providing.
- Fluke Networks AirCheck Wi-Fi Handheld Wireless Network Tester Dedicated, handheld 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless network tester with instant-on technology One-button AutoTest quickly provides a pass/fail indication of the wireless environment and identifies common problems Includes Carrying Case & Accessories As Listed.
Instant-On Operation
The AirCheck 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 technician's expertise.
Security Support
This Wi-Fi tester identifies security settings for each Network and Access Point: Open, WEP, WPA, WPA2, and/or 802.1x. It also supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac as well as 2.4 and 5GHz bands--all in one handheld tool.
Pinpoints Wi-Fi Traffic and Interference
AirCheck shows how much of each channel's bandwidth is consumed by 802.11 traffic and interference, and the APs using each channel.
Finds Rogue APs
Use AirCheck to flag unauthorized APs and clients. The tester helps you hunt them down with the LOCATE function or find them even faster with the optional directional antenna.
Support
The AirCheck supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and 2.4 & 5GHz, all in one handheld tool.Functions
AutoTest
An AutoTest function performs three essential Wi-Fi tests and a pass/fail indication of the wireless environment and identifies common problems:
- 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.
Connection Tests
Verify network availability and access by connecting to a network (SSID) or specified AP using three simple steps: associate with an AP, request an IP address from its DHCP server, and ping or perform a TCP handshake with the server or other addresses.
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. Easily find misconfigured or failed client devices by quickly drilling 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.
List Access Points
AirCheck finds 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, along with info including channel, signal level, AP name or MAC address, SSID name (or count of SSIDs for virtual APs), security/encryption, and type of network.
Access Point Details
Quickly identify AP configuration problems. View the following information for each physical access point:
- Signal / noise/ signal-to-noise ratio (current and max)
- SSID and BSSID
- ACL status
- Security / encryption
- Connected clients
AP Authorization Status
Quickly identify rogue APs by setting the authorization status for each AP in AirCheck or AirCheck Manager software. Once set, this allows you to instantly verify authorized devices and determine if rogue devices are present on your network. You may define an AP's authorization status two ways: from AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester or the AirCheck Manager software.
Channel Usage and Details
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.
You can also find overloaded channels and interference. 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.
Locate Access Points and Clients
Quickly track down rogue (unauthorized) and other APs or clients by graphing the signal strength over time, or by using an audible indication which can be muted.
List Networks
Find security issues, rogue APs and coverage problems and view a list of all wireless networks heard by AirCheck. Instantly see signal level, security/encryption, number of APs in network, SSID name, and type of network for each detected network.
AirCheck Manager Software
Profiles
Easily configure, manage, and control the use of your AirCheck--or an entire fleet of them--with the Profiles feature, which includes the following settings:
- Network configuration settings, including IP addressing, security/encryption
- Authorized Control List (ACL) details for rogue identification
- Connectivity test settings, including target test devices
- Password protection for all settings
Name and transfer multiple profiles into AirCheck, as needed for different facilities. You can also transfer profiles from AirCheck to AirCheck Manager software.
For enhanced security, profiles are password protected and settings are encrypted, both in AirCheck and AirCheck Manager software. This eliminates worry about unauthorized access to your network if your AirCheck tester 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 from your various tests.
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What's in the Box
Fluke Aircheck Wifi Tester Manual
- AirCheck Tester
- USB Cable
- Soft Case
- Getting Started Guide
- CD with AirCheck Manager software
- User Manual