AirSleuth-Pro RF Spectrum Analyzer-- Spectrum Analysis Plus Network Discovery In A Single Tool

 

AirSleuth


AirSleuth-Pro is a PC-based, RF spectrum analyzer that operates in the 2.4 GHz range of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum. In addition to spectrum analysis, integrated in the application software is a full-featured, WiFi Scanner -- also known as an 802.11 network discovery tool. The analyzer can be used to monitor wireless devices and RF interference that impact the performance, range and security of wireless networks. By combining 2.4 GHz spectrum analysis and 802.11 network discovery into one tool then you have the best of both worlds. No other instrument provides this broad range of data acquisition, analysis, reporting and display capability in a single tool -- regardless of cost.


AirSleuth Analyzer = 2.4 GHz Spectrum Analysis + 802.11 Network Discovery

Sleuth Spectrum Analyzer
For evaluation purposes feel free to download the software application from here.  Without our wireless device the application runs in a fully functional 'Demo mode' using simulated data.

IMPROVE PERFORMANCE, SECURITY AND RANGE OF WiFi NETWORKS

AirSleuth is a PC-based, spectrum analyzer that operates in the 2.4 GHz range of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum. It can be used to monitor wireless devices and RF interference that impact the performance, range and security of wireless networks. We have found the data it provides most useful during installation and trouble-shooting of 802.11b/g wireless networks. When AirSleuth is installed on a laptop computer it provides mobile, site survey information that facilitates optimal configuration of wireless networks and proper location of RF devices, and aids in identifying potential sources of interference. In addition to displaying results in real-time, AirSleuth includes a logging functionality that allows data to be recorded and later played-back for analysis. Also, AirSleuth generates reports in Adobe PDF format and can print snapshots of data traces from the screen.


AirSleuth | RF Spectrum Analyzer

AirSleuth offers 9 real-time diagnostic views of the RF data it captures -- including Full Spectrum, Differential Spectrum, Spectrum with Selected Channels, Heatmap/Waterfall Timecourse, Channel Spectrogram, Channel Timecourses, Channel Piechart, Differential Channels and Collective RF Timecourse. AirSleuth also includes a real-time calculation of “Best WiFi Channel” – i.e. the channel with the least interference. Employing multiple views of the data allows the user to gain a better understanding of the local, RF landscape in which their wireless network is operating. The AirSleuth analyzer includes two software modules integrated into one application -- one for 2.4 GHz spectrum analysis and a second for performing 802.11 network discovery. Armed with this knowledge the user can make better decisions setting-up, configuring and maintaining their wireless network so that it operates at optimal bandwidth. Also, if a wireless network is performing poorly then AirSleuth can aid in determining whether other wireless devices operating in the vicinity are the source of RF interference.

AirSleuth-Pro is available with either a PCMCIA or USB wireless device -- your choice.  The PCMCIA version comes with a snap-on antenna that, when removed, exposes an MMCX connector.  This can be used to attach an external antenna.

AirSleuth Key Features
  • Mobile or desktop versions – interfaces to laptop via PCMCIA or USB wireless device, or to desktop machine using USB device.
  • Nine (9) real-time diagnostic views of the RF data it captures -- including Full Spectrum, Differential Spectrum, Spectrum with Selected Channels, Heatmap/Waterfall Timecourse, Channel Spectrogram, Channel Timecourses, Channel Piechart, Differential Channels and Collective RF Timecourse.
  • Includes two software modules integrated into one application -- one for 2.4 GHz spectrum analysis and a second for performing 802.11 network discovery.
  • Captures data for extended periods using built-in recording/playback capability.
  • Generates reports in Adobe PDF format.
  • Print snapshots of data traces from the screen.
  • Real-time calculation of “Best WiFi Channel” (i.e. the channel with the least RF interference).
  • Sensitive and accurate 2.4 GHz radio transceiver.
  • PCMCIA device includes an MMCX connector that can be used to attach an external antenna.
  • Runs on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 (32-bit).

AirSleuth May Be Used For
  • Optimally installing and maintaining wireless networks.
  • Trouble-shooting poor-performing wireless networks by detecting the presence of RF interference.
  • As an aid in properly locating wireless devices so as to maximize range and throughput and minimize interference from competing wireless devices.
  • The combination of spectrum analysis and 802.11 network discovery creates a powerful diagnostic tool for setting-up and trouble-shooting wireless networks.

AirSleuth-Pro is available with either a PCMCIA or USB wireless device -- your choice.  The PCMCIA version comes with a snap-on antenna that, when removed, exposes an MMCX connector.  This can be used to attach an external antenna. 
AirSleuth can be purchased alone -- we also offer AirSleuth bundled with AirHORN and WifiEagle. To purchase AirSleuth please follow this link to our Purchase page.

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    Full Spectrum Trace View

    The RF signal strength data is plotted as a function of frequency.

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    Differential Spectrum Trace View

    Used to view small (or large) changes in the RF landscape over time.

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    Selectable Channel Trace View

    Provides ability to hide data from certain regions of the spectrum that you select, thereby enhancing those WiFi channels you are most interested in.

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    Spectrum Heatmap / Waterfall View

    Displays signal strength (as a color) as a function of frequency as measured over the time period of one scan.

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    Channel Spectrogram View

    3D chart of WiFi(802.11) channels as a function of time.

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    Channel Timecourse View

    Used for monitoring the WiFi(802.11) channels as a function of time.

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    Channel Pie Chart View

    Shows the percent of total RF activity in the 2.4 GHz range associated with each WiFi channel.

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    Differential Channels View

    Plots RF data by WiFi channel rather than frequency -- used to view small (or large) changes in the RF landscape over time from a channel-centric perspective.

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    Collective RF Channels View

    Used for monitoring the 2.4 GHz range in a general way and as a function of time. The signal strength values for all frequencies are summed and normalized as a single value for each a single time point.

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    Best Channel View

    A proprietary algorithm ranks the WiFi channels in real-time from least to most noisy.

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    Topographic View

    Similar to a 3-D histogram -- shows how frequently certain signal strengths occur across the spectrum.

 

AirSleuth can be purchased alone -- we also offer AirSleuth bundled with AirHORN and WifiEagle. To purchase AirSleuth please follow this link to our Purchase page.

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When it comes to WiFi diagnostics and troubleshooting wireless networks, our variety of low cost tools are unsurpassed. Nuts About Nets offers a complete suite of WiFi test tools that will help you solve wireless communication problems related to RF interference. Tools that perform network discovery, RF spectrum analysis, WiFi channel analysis and WiFi connection analysis will assist you in detecting the presence and source of RF interference, monitoring network performance and determining the best WiFi channel. Our RF channel / signal generator and packet injector tools are unique in the industry -- they serve as a source of RF transmission and are used to test the quality of wireless communication systems and for locating dead spots.

Network Discovery | WiFi Site Survey | WiFi Scanner

  • Network Discovery
  • RF Spectrum Analysis
    • AirSleuth-Pro - RF spectrum analyzer for the 2.4x GHz ISM band
  • WiFi channel Analysis
    • WifiEagle Single-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • WifiEagle Dual-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • WiFi Connection Analysis
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Signal Generator
    • AirHORN Single-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • AirHORN Dual-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • 802.11 Packet Injector
    • WifiCopper Single-Band - Transmit 802.11b packets (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
  • Network Benchmarking
    • NetStress - Benchmark both wired and wireless networks

RF Spectrum Analyzer | WiFi Spectrum Analyzer

  • Network Discovery
    • NetSurveyor - WiFi Scanning and Site Survey
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Spectrum Analysis
  • WiFi channel Analysis
    • WifiEagle Single-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • WifiEagle Dual-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • WiFi Connection Analysis
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Signal Generator
    • AirHORN Single-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • AirHORN Dual-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • 802.11 Packet Injector
    • WifiCopper Single-Band - Transmit 802.11b packets (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
  • Network Benchmarking
    • NetStress - Benchmark both wired and wireless networks

WiFi Channel Analyzer | WiFi Analyzer

  • Network Discovery
    • NetSurveyor - WiFi Scanning and Site Survey
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Spectrum Analysis
    • AirSleuth-Pro - RF spectrum analyzer for the 2.4x GHz ISM band
  • WiFi channel Analysis
  • WiFi Connection Analysis
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Signal Generator
    • AirHORN Single-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • AirHORN Dual-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • 802.11 Packet Injector
    • WifiCopper Single-Band - Transmit 802.11b packets (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
  • Network Benchmarking
    • NetStress - Benchmark both wired and wireless networks

WiFi Connection Analyzer | WiFi Performance Analyzer

  • Network Discovery
    • NetSurveyor - WiFi Scanning and Site Survey
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Spectrum Analysis
    • AirSleuth-Pro - RF spectrum analyzer for the 2.4x GHz ISM band
  • WiFi channel Analysis
    • WifiEagle Single-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • WifiEagle Dual-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • WiFi Connection Analysis
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Signal Generator
    • AirHORN Single-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • AirHORN Dual-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • 802.11 Packet Injector
    • WifiCopper Single-Band - Transmit 802.11b packets (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
  • Network Benchmarking
    • NetStress - Benchmark both wired and wireless networks

RF Signal Generator | WiFi Channel Generator

  • Network Discovery
    • NetSurveyor - WiFi Scanning and Site Survey
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Spectrum Analysis
    • AirSleuth-Pro - RF spectrum analyzer for the 2.4x GHz ISM band
  • WiFi channel Analysis
    • WifiEagle Single-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • WifiEagle Dual-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • WiFi Connection Analysis
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Signal Generator
  • 802.11 Packet Injector
    • WifiCopper Single-Band - Transmit 802.11b packets (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
  • Network Benchmarking
    • NetStress - Benchmark both wired and wireless networks

802.11 Packet Injector

  • Network Discovery
    • NetSurveyor - WiFi Scanning and Site Survey
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Spectrum Analysis
    • AirSleuth-Pro - RF spectrum analyzer for the 2.4x GHz ISM band
  • WiFi channel Analysis
    • WifiEagle Single-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • WifiEagle Dual-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • WiFi Connection Analysis
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Signal Generator
    • AirHORN Single-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • AirHORN Dual-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • 802.11 Packet Injector
  • Network Benchmarking
    • NetStress - Benchmark both wired and wireless networks

Network Benchmarking | WiFi Test | Network Stress Testing

  • Network Discovery
    • NetSurveyor - WiFi Scanning and Site Survey
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Spectrum Analysis
    • AirSleuth-Pro - RF spectrum analyzer for the 2.4x GHz ISM band
  • WiFi channel Analysis
    • WifiEagle Single-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • WifiEagle Dual-Band - Detect RF interference and compute best WiFi channel(2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • WiFi Connection Analysis
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Signal Generator
    • AirHORN Single-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
    • AirHORN Dual-Band - Transmit RF signals (2.4x/5x GHz ISM Bands)
  • 802.11 Packet Injector
    • WifiCopper Single-Band - Transmit 802.11b packets (2.4x GHz ISM Band)
  • Network Benchmarking
    • NetStress - Benchmark both wired and wireless networks

WiFi Tools | WiFi Troubleshoot | WiFi Diagnostics

  • Network Discovery
  • RF Spectrum Analysis
  • WiFi channel Analysis
  • WiFi Connection Analysis
    • NetSurveyor-Pro - Monitor connection performance; benchmark 802.11 adapters and APs
  • RF Signal Generator
  • 802.11 Packet Injector
  • Network Benchmarking
    • NetStress - Benchmark both wired and wireless networks
WiFi Overlapping Channels