topic Re: AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester in Access Points - Indoor and Outdoor

AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester

michael_miller_ — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 16:17:58 GMT

We are starting to do a lot more WIFI deployments and I am thinking it's time to invest in to a WIFI testing tool. Does anyone have experience with AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester or another tool like this they you are happy with?

Re: AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester

michael_miller_ — Sat, 06 Aug 2016 16:33:43 GMT

Re: AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester

robert_lowe_722 — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 11:37:54 GMT

Not used the G2 but have used the original Aircheck. They are a really handy tool to have as a tech. I would say more for troubleshooting than deployment though.

Re: AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester

seanmuir — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:25:32 GMT

You could use Ekahau.

There are some interesting developments coming soon within there product set also which are not on the website:

http://www.ekahau.com/

Re: AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester

robert_lowe_722 — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:33:41 GMT

Ekahau is my tool of choice with regards designing and validating an installation. The spec an integration is also a big plus. Aircheck fits into the middle of that and allows you to quickly test a pre-defined set of parameters with just one click of a button. It also has some pretty neat displays regards certain metrics like bandwidth utilisation and wifi vs non wifi 'noise'.

What i would say is, work out what you want from the tool and then make your decision.

Re: AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester

michael_miller_ — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:59:13 GMT

@robert how well it Aircheck unit work with Ruckus? Seams like it is geared for Cisco hardware.

Re: AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester

robert_lowe_722 — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:57:24 GMT

It's built to test the 802.11 protocol stack, so it works with all vendors. There will always be additional functionality that the unit can test on a vendor to vendor basis.