What are the new features of the 9.0 version of WiFi Analyzer?
The 9.0 release introduces support for many new features including the following:

• WLAN Client Roaming Analysis: New roaming analysis capability to allow users to solve any WLAN client roaming problem in their network and minimize the likelihood of problem reoccurrence. Users are powered with connection details for every roaming event; success and failure of the roams; impact of the roam on client experience and performance; & precise reasons for the client roaming event, that will help users make the appropriate design or configuration decisions to minimize or eliminate inefficiencies in the roaming process. This feature leverages the new multi-adapter capability being introduced in the release.
• Multi-channel frame capture: New multi-adapter capability that allows users to capture all the frames in multiple channels simultaneously.
• Wireless Dashboard: New wireless dashboard available on the START screen that provides users with a WLAN Health overview with a deep focus on top issues that need immediate attention. The dashboard allows users to select from a list of 12 different charts that can be plotted based on preferences or requirements, including channel utilization, Wi-Fi interference, top talkers, etc.
• Major AirWISE Update: Detection of 30+ new security threats and performance problems.
• Interactive network audits: Major enhancement to the connection test tool to perform a single-click network and application connectivity test. Users can test the network’s connectivity compliance status to the user-defined thresholds and also generate a connection audit report.
• Platform support expansion:
• 64-bit OS support on Windows 7 PCs with 802.11a/b/g/n USB adapters

Are 64-bit OS based computers supported?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer is supported on 64-bit OS for Windows 7 only. This support is only available for the following adapters:

• Ubiquiti Networks SR71-USB WLAN
• Proxim Orinoco 8494 802.11a/b/g/n USB adapter (US/WD/JP versions)
• D-Link® Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter (DWA-160) h/w ver. A1 and A2 only
• Netgear RangeMax Dual Band WNDA3100v1 Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter

What multi-adapter kit is recommended by AirMagnet?
AirMagnet recommends its own multi-adapter kit for use with the AirMagnet applications. Click here to get more details on the kit.

Why do I need the PRO version of the WiFi Analyzer?
Click here for the list of feature comparison between the Express and PRO version.

Are the 802.11n specific troubleshooting tools and alarms available in the PRO version only?
Yes. 802.11n specific tools and alarms are available in the PRO version only. All other tools and security/performance alarms are available in both the Express and PRO version.

Does AirMagnet support any built-in 802.11n adapter?
Yes. AirMagnet supports the Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300/4965AGN adapters and the Gigabyte AirCruiser N300 Dual Mini Card (GN-WI06N-RH) PCI Express/MiniCard.

Does AirMagnet support any USB adapters?
Yes. AirMagnet supports the following USB adapters:

• Ubiquiti Networks SR71-USB WLAN
• Proxim Orinoco 8494 802.11a/b/g/n USB adapter (US/WD/JP versions)
• D-Link® Xtreme N™ Dual Band USB Adapter (DWA-160) h/w ver. A1 and A2 only
• Netgear RangeMax Dual Band WNDA3100v1 Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
• D-link AirPremier DWL-AG132 Wireless 108AG USB adapter (rev B; H/W Ver. C1 and H/W Ver. B3; F/W Ver. 2.30)
• NEC Aterm WL54SU2 (PA-WL54SU2) Wireless USB Adapter (TELEC Regions only)

Is the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer easy to use?
Yes. The AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer is very simple to use. AirMagnet WiFi's AirWISE® engine is an intelligent Wi-Fi analysis engine that detects and explains events that can impact performance, security, or compliance. AirWISE® translates its analysis sessions for non- RF experts into alarms with detailed explanations of each event, including why they are important and problem-solving techniques or policy recommendations. With AirWISE®, AirMagnet WiFi users can quickly detect and diagnose any wireless problem.

What protocols does the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer support?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer monitors the 802.11a/b/g/n band and the US Public Safety 4.9GHz band (Based on the supported adapter).

Can AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer detect wireless security problems?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer automatically detects and alerts users of dozens of wireless intrusions, penetration attempts and hacking strategies including Rogue Devices, Denial of Service attacks, Dictionary Attacks, Faked APs, RF Jamming, and many more. This includes the ability to detect and identify the use of various "stumbler" tools which may indicate an unauthorized user attempting to snoop your network and can also detect security configuration vulnerabilities.

Can AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer detect wireless performance problems?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer automatically detects and alerts users of channel and device overloading problems, problematic traffic patterns, excessive bandwidth usage, 802.11e issues, IEEE 802.11g and 802.11n issues, RF regulatory violations, device resets, and many more.

Does the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer monitor the compliance status of the wireless network?
AirMagnet provides detailed compliance reports for a variety of regulatory standards including Sarbanes-Oxley, Basel II, EU-CRD (Cad 3), ISO 27001, FISMA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DoD 8100.2, and GLBA. Reports provide a step-by-step pass/fail assessment of each section of the standard. As a result, IT staff can take the guess work out of compliance audits and complete their work in a fraction of the time.

Can AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer solve wireless problems from a remote site?
AirMagnet enables technicians at different locations to share live sessions between two WiFi analyzers so both users can analyze and discuss the same data.

How can AirMagnet users be notified of detected policy violations?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer users can be notified of any security or performance violation by email, SMS via email, page over phone, page over Internet, syslog and sound messages.

How does AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer monitor the 802.11d protocol?
AP's implementing 802.11d will broadcast the country ISO code in certain wireless frames to help tune devices to meet the channel (frequency) and power requirements of the country the device is being implemented in. The client in turn, will adjust its frequency, power levels, etc. AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer decodes 802.11d traffic and displays specific 802.11d information for every device.

How does AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer monitor the 802.11h protocol?
802.11h is used to resolve interference issues due to use of 802.11a devices in locations with radars and medical devices due to restrictions placed by a few regulatory bodies. 802.11h introduces two concepts:

• Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) to detect devices operating in a certain channel and automatically switch the wireless network to another channel.
• Transmit power control (TPC) to reduce the RF output power of each wireless device to a level that minimizes interference, but still maintains satisfactory network performance.

AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer decodes 802.11h traffic and displays specific 802.11h information for every device.

Can the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer monitor the 4.9Ghz US Public Safety Band?
The 4.9 GHz Public Safety Band offers an interference-free operating environment for public safety broadband communications limited to protection of life, health and property. AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer PRO users can monitor the band, detect security and performance issues and use a suite of troubleshooting tools to solve problems in the band. Users need to use an AirMagnet supported 4.9 GHz wireless adapter for this feature (Refer to Specification for the list of supported 4.9 GHz wireless adapter). AirMagnet's GPS Tool allows you to find the exact location of a device that AirMagnet has detected. You need to have a GPS device connected to the laptop in order to use this utility.

Can the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer monitor layer 1 information?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer PRO integrates with the AirMagnet Spectrum XT, AirMagnet Spectrum Analyzer, Fluke Networks AnalyzeAir and Cisco Spectrum Expert, enabling users to view both Wi-Fi and Spectrum (layer 1 FFT spectrum plot) data during a single capture session giving them the most complete view of the wireless environment possible. Users can obtain a list of detected non Wi-Fi interfering devices such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, microwave ovens, RF Jammers, etc. and monitor the channels affected, power capabilities & duty cycle of each interfering source.

What protocols are decoded by the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer?
The AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer decodes the most popular protocols such as FTP, HTTP, SMTP, POP, and Telnet, with advanced filtering options that allows users to focus on particular conversations based on IP address or port number.

Can AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer detect rogue APs connected to the corporate wired network?
Yes. AirMagnet WiFi's wired co-relation feature available in the PRO version enables detection of rogue APs that are connected to the corporate wired network.

Can the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer locate rogue devices?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer's Find Tool locks onto any rogue AP or station and can guide you to their physical location.

Is the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer ready to monitor modern wireless networks?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer can monitor modern wireless networks, including correlation of multiple security/performance issues for a single infrastructure vendor (Cisco, Aruba, etc.) Access Point.

What tools are provided by the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer to solve wireless problems?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer provides the following tools to solve wireless problems:

• Site Survey (WiFi Analyzer PRO only) - AirMagnet's site survey tool allows users to perform a detailed continuous site survey, and then export the collected data to a variety of file formats. The Site Survey tool also allows users to log events such as changes in the AP, signal strength, connection speed, as well as the ability to log by time interval and by physical location.
• Coverage Tool (WiFi Analyzer PRO only) - AirMagnet's coverage tool allows users to visualize what percentage of their network conforms to established service levels. This allows IT to set custom SLAs, and provide proof that the SLAs are actually met.
• Signal Distribution Tool (WiFi Analyzer PRO only) - AirMagnet's Signal Distribution tool measures very rapid fluctuations in signal quality and allows users to identify malfunctioning APs and detect potential multi-path interference for a client station.
• Diagnostic (WiFi Analyzer PRO only) - AirMagnet's Diagnostic tool provides a utility to diagnose the connection between any station and any AP in the environment. The AirMagnet Diagnostic tool identifies mismatched configurations, such as SSIDs, WEP keys, transmission rates, preamble, or RF channels. It also helps isolate the problem to the specific step in the association process where the connection is failing.
• Connection Test - AirMagnet's Connection test tool provides built in tools (DHCP, ping, trace and whois) to help network professionals diagnose and resolve connectivity issues in the network and find the registration information about a registered Website from the server that serves the site.
• Roaming Tool (WiFi Analyzer PRO only) - AirMagnet's Roaming tool measures the time required for clients to roam between multiple APs.

What are the minimum specifications for the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer?
Refer to Specification for minimum specifications requirement for the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer.

What wireless adapters are supported on the AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer?
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer supports a wide range of internal/external wireless LAN adapters. Refer to Specification for the list of supported wireless adapters.