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Holidays are No Time for Slow Wi-Fi
Over the holidays you can expect an increase in users and traffic on your network.
NetAlly Announces Industry’s First Simultaneous Wi-Fi and Wired Network Mapping
“What is typically a tedious, time-consuming task or a job requiring a separate investment in expensive mapping software is now automated and up-to-the-minute accurate.”
James Kahkoska, NetAlly, CTO
Interference Sources on the Wi-Fi Network
Identify and mitigate interferers right the first time and you can spend your
time on the next issue rather than troubleshooting the last one.
NetAlly’s EtherScope® nXG Named “Testing/Monitoring Product of the Year Award” Winner for 2020 from Network Computing Magazine
“This win validates the EtherScope nXG Portable Network Expert’s standing as a best-of-breed device that puts a powerful Wi-Fi and LAN testing and analysis suite conveniently at the fingertips of network engineers.”
– James Kahkoska, CTO – NetAlly
Extending the Battery Life of an AirCheck G2
An easy way to extend the battery life of an AirCheck G2 by more than nine hours without having to spend time re-charging the internal battery or swapping batteries is by using an external battery pack like the XTPower MP-10000.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Connection Problems
These are very common complaints, and all of them concerning since figuring out the root cause of these common wireless network problems can be very time consuming and sometimes difficult.
EtherScope® nXG Periodic AutoTest
Using the Periodic AutoTest feature of the EtherScope® nXG and the LinkRunner® 10G allows you to deploy the analyzer out to the problem location and monitor network resources over a period of time. Once you know exactly what is having problems and when it is having problems, it makes it much easy to get to the root of the problem.
802.11 Retries, what do they mean?
The RF and Traffic Statistics section of the EtherScope™ nXG provides a per-channel view of the key Wi-Fi statistics. Included in this is a graphical representation of the precent of retries observed by the EtherScope® nXG. The graph above shows the retries when running an iPerf test between an AirCheck™ G2 and a Test Accessory.
Remote Troubleshooting for Today’s Environment
During this pandemic, with so many users working remotely, many challenges of remote site troubleshooting arise, such as: • Lack of expertise at the remote
Terminated vs Unterminated Cables Tests
Learn the benefits of terminated versus unterminated cables tests using the LinkRunner G2, LinkRunner 10G, or the EtherScope nXG.
Link Layer Discovery Protocol
The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) is a vendor-neutral protocol that is used to advertise capabilities and information about the device. Every one of the
Roaming Test with the AirCheck™ G2
Good wireless doesn’t just happen. Using tools such as the Roaming Test on the NetAlly AirCheck™ G2 helps you ensure you are providing the Wi-Fi coverage required by your organization.
Import AirMapper™ Site Survey Data into AirMagnet® Survey PRO
AirMapper on the Aircheck G2 or EtherScope nXG provides an easier way to perform a site survey. Meanwhile, Link-Live simplifies team collaboration and provides a
Accessorize Your NetAlly Tools
With Bluetooth support built into the EtherScope™ nXG and the addition of the Edimax Wi-Fi/Bluetooth adapter on the LinkRunner™ G2, you can add a number
Using USB-Powered Accessories with the AirCheck™ G2
At some point, you may find it handy to use a third-party accessory when in the field with your AirCheck G2. For example, if you
USB-C Power packs extend portability of EtherScope® nXG
Network professionals face many different challenges from day to day. But even in a single day, you may find yourself needing to troubleshoot a Wi-Fi
No Data Islands – Documentation & Collaboration Speed MTTR
It seems that most network professionals tend to collect a wide variety of point tools for various purposes. From simple ping and port scanners to
Understanding Channel Trashing and what to do about it
Radio Resource Management (RRM) is a technology used by most access point vendors that simplifies Wi-Fi network management by removing the need to manually assign
Measuring Throughput with the Network Performance App
When it comes down to it, the most important job of a network is to transport data from one end to the other, as quickly
AirCheck G2™ Wireless Management Port
There are times when it is necessary to ship the AirCheck G2 out to a remote site to troubleshoot a wireless issue. By connecting the wired port on the side of the AirCheck G2 to the network and putting the unit into remote mode, it can be controlled using VNC. An even better configuration is to setup the AirCheck G2 to be remotely controlled wirelessly.