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wifi testing

b.withrow — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 16:15:16 GMT

Our company has a centralized IS department. We go out to the remote sites, do a site survey and install a wirless network. But over time the layout of the building may change and that in turn will cause a change in RF reception. I am looking for a small, simple device that I can give to a user at the remote site, so they could verify signal quality. One thought was a cheap PDA with a 350 card and ACU. Another thought was a product called 'Airmagnet'. Does anyone have experience with this type of device?

Re: wifi testing

shh5455 — Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:50:40 GMT

Yes. Airmagnet is a great tool for site surveys, but is a little pricey. I think it's around $2000. Your best bet would be a laptop or PDA with a Cisco 350 client card in it.

Re: wifi testing

b.withrow — Wed, 31 Dec 2003 19:54:31 GMT

So, does acu work pretty well on a ce version PDA? All the user needs to see is signal and noise. Thanks!

Re: wifi testing

francisco.custodio — Sat, 17 Jan 2004 05:34:06 GMT

Hi!

I have a great solution for you, check the Yellow Jacket! http://www.bvsystems.com/Products/WLAN/Yellowjacket/yellowjacket.htm

If you don't want to spend money, you can always use a normal laptop with Netstumbler.

Cheers,

Francisco.