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Review on NETSCOUT AIRCHECK G2 KIT: Your Ultimate AirCheck Wireless Tester Solution by James Jenkins

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Expensive but *good enough* to get a clear picture of the WiFi situation.

If you're even thinking about spending that much on a Wi-Fi tester, you're either a pro or (like me) just pissed off about Wi-Fi coverage /interference /performance problem you can't solve completely no matter what you try. There are phone apps that give you an idea of the channel, they call themselves "wifi analyzers", but they don't really tell the whole story - they just show the signal strength. and using the channel of access points in the field of view. They don't show actual traffic usage, disrupters, or background noise. Not only does this tool show everything, but it has a very clean, user-friendly touch interface that shows you exactly what's going on at a glance, organized by channel and access. point or network. Spend five minutes on this and you'll get a lot of ideas that would take you hours or maybe never realize with other methods. After playing around a bit, I got some practical advice on my setup (regarding channel/band usage, placement, etc.).

Pros
  • Network and Cable Tester
Cons
  • Can't remember