Turn on the product to begin.
AirCheck G2
Interactive Virtual Test Drive
Home Screen
The AirCheck G2 Wireless Tester features a full color 5" touchscreen.
Select a menu item to begin.
Networks
This discovers wireless LANs and displays the number of networks discovered in parentheses.
Select the first network.
Specific Network
Cisco 4400 Example:The nework detailed screen will give an overview of specific networks, including: • number of Aps on that network • Signal Strength • 02.11 types • and more
This screen shows the access points that are specific to the network selected from the home screen.
Click on the first access point.
Cisco 4400 APs
Clients
This screen shows the clients that are specific to the network selected from the home screen.
The AirCheck G2 will attempt to connect to the selected network, including asking for a password if the network requires it.
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A specific access point detailed screen will give an overview of that access point, including: • Signal Strength • Noise Level • SSID • Security Type • and more
This access point screen shows only the access points on the channel selected in the previous step.
Channel 11 APs
Cisco 4400 AP Locate
This option will help you determine the physical location of an Access Point. The AirCheck G2 will show signal strength that will get stronger as you are closer to the AP. You can manually turn on/off the noise that will beep faster as it is closer to the AP you are trying to locate.
Cisco 4400 AP Connect
You can connect to a specific AP and run a connection test to determine if there are any problems.
A range test is used to determine the effective connectivity range of a specific AP. The connection range shows the probability of the best possible connection to the access point from your location. The best possible connection gives a ping response rate of 100% and the maximum possible data rate. The connection range value decreases as you move farther away from the access point. First, the data rate decreases. As you continue to move away from the access point, the ping response rate decreases and the connection becomes unreliable.
Range Test
Test Log
This screen shows the detailed step by step log for further troubleshooting capabilities.
This feature illustrates usage of WLAN channels. The bar graph shows how much of that channel's capability is being used by 802.11 devices (in blue) and non-802.11 devices (shown in grey). The taller the bar, the noisier the channel. The dark dots show many access points are using that channel.
Select channel 11.
Channels
Channel Utilization
The channel detail screen shows the number of Aps on that channel as well as the number of clients. It will also show a graph of channel utilization over time.
This client screen shows only the clients on the channel selected in the previous step.
Select the first client.
Channel 11 Clients
This detailed screen will show information specific to the client selected including: • the client's full MAC address • signal strength • signal level • SSID • and more
Channel 11Specific Client
This screen is physically locating a specific client. Walk around to see a stronger signal as you get closer to the client.
Channel 11Specific Client Locate
Access Points
This feature discovers access points and displays the number discovered.
This option will help you determine the physical location of an Access Point. The AirCheck G2 will show signal strength that will get stronger as you are closer to the AP. You can manually turn on/off the noise that will beep faster as it is closer to the AP you are trying to locate.
Clients
This feature discovers associated and un-associated (e.g. probing) clients and displays the number discovered.
This feature automatically checks the health of your network by measuring the air quality (channel usage and interference).
It will also perform connection tests for any network you have configured to run during AutoTest, and check for any Rogue Devices you have configured in your profile.
Auto Test (no LinkLive)
Ethernet Test
This feature runs a wired network test across 10/100/1000 Mbps links and verifies Power over Ethernet (PoE).
This screen shows the detailed step by step DHCP log for further troubleshooting capabilities.
DHCP Log
Manage user settings.
Settings
Profile Settings
Profiles are files that save configuration settings for the Tester and security credentials for networks and APs, which let the Tester connect and perform roaming tests and connectivity tests to DNS servers, DHCP servers, the default router, and network targets.
The Networks settings screen allows you to add, edit, and delete networks and their credentials.
Network Settings
These settings control how the Tester scans, displays, and transmits network data.
802.11 Settings
These settings control the Ethernet Test function: • PoE Test • Network Test Target(s) • and more
Ethernet Test Settings
Threshold Settings
The Thresholds screen allows you to set the threshold values the Tester uses to rate the quality of performance or service. The quality categories are pass/warning/fail or green/yellow/red. You can adjust the range of values represented by green, yellow, and red to your preference. For instance, you can eliminate the range of yellow altogether by increasing the ranges or values of green and red.
AutoTest Settings
The AutoTest Settings screen allows you to configure the following settings: • Channel scan cyles • Network Tests • and more
Test Target Settings
Test targets are part of Connect to Network, Connect to AP, and AutoTest Network Tests. The Test Targets screen provides tools for you to select, add, change, and delete test targets.
The Location Settings screen allows you to choose or change AirCheck G2's location settings, which determine the legality of Wi-Fi channels in the selected country or region of the world. Channels that are illegal in the selected country will display in red text on AirCheck G2. AirCheck G2 will not transmit Wi-Fi probe packets on channels that are illegal for the currently selected country.
Location Settings
The Device Settings screen provides tools for configuring the device settings.
Device Settings
Link-Live Settings
Set up your AirCheck G2 for Link-Live service.
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Note: red pulses are clickable throughout demo
This is a list of the access points that contributed to the co-channel interference result in AutoTest. Details for each access point are available by expanding the line.
Auto Test APs
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Interferer Events
A specific interferer detail screen will give an overview of the interference source found, including:
- Type of Interferer - Average Power - Duty Cycle - Channels Impacted - and more
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Interferer Event Details
To perform an iPerf test, enter the desired IP address for the iPerf server test with. Available NETSCOUT Test Accessories with iPerf capability are also available for selection.
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iPerf Server Selection
iPerf test results are displayed for the selected test (in this case UDP).
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iPerf Test Results
These settings control how the AirCheck scans and displays interferer data.
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Interferers Settings
iPerf Settings
These settings control the settings for an iPerf test, including what Protocol (TCP vs UDP) is used, how long the test is run for, and what port to use for the traffic.
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