NetAlly AirCheck - Model G3 Pro -Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Analyzer

Key features of the AirCheck G3 Pro portable network analyzer include:

• Test, verify, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi 6/6E networks and Bluetooth/BLE devices with advanced testing apps and purpose-built hardware.
• Validate Wi-Fi 6/6E network performance for critical services and key end devices.
• 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum analysis with the optional NXT-1000 Portable Spectrum Analyzer.
• Enables remote engineers to troubleshoot and collaborate with on-site technicians with cloud remote control in Link-Live™.
• Seamlessly consolidate and manage field test data, and integrate with network management systems via Link-Live.

With powerful tools suited for wireless engineers, but ease of use for technicians and remote “smart hands”, AirCheck G3 Pro makes your entire team more productive.

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The AirCheck G3 has a dedicated set of Wi-Fi test and management radios which support remote control and testing, and a Bluetooth/BLE radio. Third-party apps downloaded from the Link-Live collaboration, reporting, and analysis platform can use these interfaces for testing and communication purposes.

Benefits:
As a lightweight, handheld, ruggedized instrument, AirCheck G3 is perfect for remote site validation and troubleshooting, eliminating the need to purchase multiple testers, or the need to carry a fragile laptop or tablet. Apps make the user’s workflow more efficient by expanding the usage of the instrument beyond testing, allowing the user to check trouble tickets, run speed tests, configure networked devices, and complete other tasks with its smart tester features.

AutoTest
AutoTest is the most comprehensive NetAlly testing app on the AirCheck G3. It allows you to quickly run a variety of test types and save their configurations and network credentials for access whenever you need them. The app is fully customizable with test “profiles” for Wi-Fi network connections, wireless air quality, and individual “test targets” that can run with any profile.

In the Periodic AutoTest mode, AutoTest runs at specified intervals (from 1 minute to 24 hours) and sends the results to Link-Live to view the results over time. This is an effective way to monitor aspects of your network for an extended period, or to help diagnose intermittent issues without having to manually execute multiple tests.

Benefits:
AutoTest allows engineers to transfer their knowledge of network configurations to the instrument, empowering frontline technicians to run tests against various Wi-Fi SSIDs with minimal training. The result is a repeatable, documented tests with shortened overall test times, which otherwise would not be possible with other methods.

Ping/TCP Test
For key servers/services residing on-prem or in the cloud, engineers can pre-define tests and thresholds to verify their connectivity and performance using ping, TCP connect, HTTP, or FTP.

Benefits:
Continuous testing with response time measurements is available to verify consistency and identify intermittent issues. These tests can be easily recalled by field technicians to reduce configuration time or mistakes, to get more done faster.

Wi-Fi Packet Capture
You can capture up to Wi-Fi 6 traffic on the 2.4/5/6GHz bands to create a PCAP file of up to 1Gigabyte. Packet slicing and filtering are supported, and PCAP files can be uploaded to Link-Live for easy sharing.

Benefits:
With its compilation of Wi-Fi troubleshooting tools, the AirCheck G3 makes it quick and simple to identify the root cause of Wi-Fi network problems.

Network Discovery
The AirCheck G3 automatically discovers your network through its set of Wi-Fi interfaces immediately upon power-up.

Devices are classified and correlated to provide complete visibility of their name and device type, network addresses, VLAN, SSID, and where available, traffic statistics. Engineers can add names and authorization status for devices discovered. Discovery results can be directly uploaded to Link-Live for detailed analysis of devices discovered with filter and sort tools, topology mapping, or export to CSV/PDF files as documentation.

Benefits:
The AirCheck G3 breaks the layer 2 visibility ceiling and makes it easy to discover the actual identity of a Wi-Fi device by showing its name and IP address while most other Wi-Fi tools only show the MAC address.

Wi-Fi Channel Map
The Wi-Fi channels map provides a visual representation of 802.11 utilization and non-802.11 utilization for each channel on the 2.4/5/6 GHz bands. It also shows number of APs, number of Clients, retry percentage, and number of illegal devices for each channel.

Benefits:
Quickly determine if channels are over-utilized with Wi-Fi traffic and/or with non-Wi-Fi interference and noise. You can also gain visibility on the level of Wi-Fi traffic and interference over the last 60 seconds on a selected channel, as well as the access points and clients using this channel.

Path Analysis
Path Analysis traces the connection points, including intermediate switches and routers, between the AirCheck G3 and a destination URL or IP address. Path Analysis uses SNMP queries to identify issues such as overloaded interfaces, overloaded device resources, and interface errors. It also shows how devices within your network (and off-net devices) are connected.

The Path Analysis app can test through any one of the two network interfaces that have established a connection to the network and have an IP address.

Benefits:
AirCheck G3 has the unique ability to break through the “visibility ceiling” between Wi-Fi and wired networks, showing who and what is on your network, where they are connected, and their path across your network.

iPerf Performance Test
The AirCheck G3 uses iPerf v3 to run performance tests against the NetAlly Test Accessory or any iPerf v3 server. Performance can be measured using TCP or UDP throughput in the upstream or downstream direction.

Benefits:
The iPerf app verifies SLA of critical network links that support critical devices like servers, network-attached-storages, and high-speed Wi-Fi access points, ensuring you are getting the bandwidth you expect.

AirMapper™ Site Survey for Wi-Fi & Bluetooth/BLE
With AirMapper, AirCheck G3 users can quickly and easily gather location-based Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/BLE measurements and create visual heat maps of key performance metrics in the Link-Live collaboration, reporting, and analysis platform.
The AirCheck G3, with a native Wi-Fi 6/6E radio, allows you to perform both active and passive Wi-Fi 6 surveys on the 6 GHz band.

Import a floor plan image (.png, .pdf or .jpg) and calibrate the floor plan dimensions (in meters or feet), or automatically push pre-configured and calibrated floorplans from Link-Live to testers in the field. Then touch START to begin the survey. Tap at various points on your floor plan to collect data; comments can be added to the survey with a long tap on the floorplan. When done, tap STOP, then touch the save icon to send your results to Link-Live for sharing and analysis.

Benefit:
Faster and easier than using site survey software on a laptop or tablet with an attached dongle or tethered device, AirMapper is ideal for quick site surveys of new deployments, change validation, and performance verification. The ease and portability of this solution enable technicians to quickly troubleshoot or validate the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks by measuring the real-world experience of mobile device users.

Spectrum Analysis
Trying to find the source of Wi-Fi interference on a wireless network is hit or miss with the wrong tools. Using the optional NXT-1000 Mobile Spectrum Analyzer, AirCheck G3 offers a view of RF interference in the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bands and its impact on the wireless network’s overall performance. Key graphs and charts include:

• Real-Time Spectrum - Provides a live RF view including current, average and max readings.
• Frequency Spectrum – Displays heat mapped signal density to identify recurring energy.
• Spectrogram – Commonly called a “Waterfall”, it shows energy over time to identify the periodic nature of the RF environment.

Benefit:
Simplifies interference troubleshooting and location by providing visibility into the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz spectrum bands, plus helps secure the Wi-Fi network by inspecting No Wireless Zones and detecting and locating intentional RF interference sources such as RF jammers.

General:
Dimensions: 4.98 in x 7.68 in x 1.65 in (102 mm x 196 mm x 42 mm)
Weight: 1.05 lbs. (0.48 kg)
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (3.63 V, 9.75 A, 35.39 Wh)
Battery Life: Typical operating life is 10 hours (Battery life from full charge varies depending on the feature being used); Typical charge time is 3-4 hours.
Display: 5.0-inch color LCD with capacitive touchscreen (720 x 1280 pixels)
Host Interface: 2 USB Type-A Ports
USB Type-C Power and On-the-Go Port
RP-SMA External Antenna Port
Memory: Approximately 8 GB available for storing test results and user applications
Charging: USB Type-C 45-W adapter: AC Input Power 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz; DC Output Power 15V (3A)

Wireless:
AirCheck G3 has two internal Wi-Fi Radios:: Testing – 2×2 Tri-band 802.11ax wireless radio (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compliant)
Management – 1×1 Dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 + Bluetooth 5.0 and BLE wireless radio (IEEE 802.11a/b/ g/n/ac compliant)
Specification Compliance: IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax
Wi-Fi Connectivity: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax
Operating Frequencies: Frequencies of channels received and transmitted:
2.4 GHz band: 2.412 to 2.484 GHz (channel 1 to channel 14)*
5 GHz band: 5.170 to 5.320 GHz, 5.500 to 5.700 GHz, 5.745 to 5.825 GHz (channel 36 to channel 165)*
6 GHz band: 5.925 to 7.125 GHz (channel 1 to channel 233)*
(*) Where allowed by country regulations.
NOTE: The tester transmits only on the frequencies allowed in the country where it is operating.

Antennas:
Internal Wi-Fi Antennas: Minimum gain 2.0 dBi peak in the 2.4 GHz band, 1.5 dBi peak in the 5 GHz band, and 2.7 dBi peak in the 6 GHz band.
External Directional Antenna: Antenna, frequency range 2.4 to 2.5 GHz, 4.9 to 5.9 GHz. and 6.0 to 7.1 GHz
Minimum gain 6.4 dBi peak in the 2.4 GHz band, 8.9 dBi peak in the 5 GHz band, and 8.6 dBi peak in the 6 GHz band.

Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to +45°C)
NOTE: The battery will not charge if the internal temperature of the device is above 95°F (35°C)
Operating relative humidity (% RH without condensation): 90% (50°F to 95°F; 10°C to 35°C)
75% (95°F to 113°F; 35°C to 45°C)
Storage temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Shock and vibration: Meets the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F for Class 3 Equipment
Safety: IEC 61010-1:2010: Pollution degree 2
Altitude: Operating: 4,000 m; Storage: 12,000 m
EMC: IEC 61326-1: Basic Electromagnetic Environment
CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A
Certifications and Compliance

• Conforms to relevant European Union directives.
• Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards.
• Complies with 47 CFR Part 15 requirements of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
• Listed by the Canadian Standards Association