AirMagnet^® Spectrum XT

Automatic Identification and Location of RF Interference Sources

AirMagnet Spectrum XT offers real-time detection and identification of non-WiFi interference sources that lower the performance of wireless networks. The extensive device source list includes Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, microwave ovens, wireless game controllers, digital video converters, baby monitors, RF Jammers, radar, motion detectors, ZigBee devices, and more.

The Spectrum XT also provides detailed information for non-WiFi interference sources that allow the user to decide which interferer device is causing the most problems, and with an additional Bluetooth adapter plugged into the same PC, the analyzer provides ID, name, services, etc. for enhanced interferer analysis.

With the built-in “device locator tool,” users can locate any interference sources operating in the RF environment. Operating like a Geiger counter, the tool beeps louder as users get closer to the location of the device.

Integration with AirMagnet Survey PRO

AirMagnet Survey PRO users running AirMagnet Spectrum XT on the same machine can perform RF Spectrum Surveys or sweeps at the same time as a passive or active site survey, reducing the walk-around time. This information helps users plan the channel settings for the current and planned WLAN infrastructure. Users also get the list of RF interference sources detected by AirMagnet Spectrum XT within AirMagnet Survey.

With this integration, spectrum analyzer users gain access to unique heat maps within the AirMagnet Survey such as:

– Channel power heat map
– Interferer power/location heat map

Integrated Reporting

AirMagnet Spectrum XT’s integrated report engine makes it easy to turn RF Spectrum analysis sessions into professional reports. Customization features allow the WiFi Spectrum Analyzer to generate reports on all the information collected for the current environment. With the wireless spectrum analyzer, reports can be exported in Word, RTF, PDF, or HTML formats for handoff.

“Zero-day” response to any RF interferer

AirMagnet Spectrum XT includes an automated spectrum analysis capability that monitors the RF environment looking for unique and repeating RF interference patterns from “unknown RF interference sources.” Once the pattern of interest is detected and classified, users have the option of creating a customized signature for future alerting.

This wireless spectrum analysis capability provides users with a “zero-day” response to any interference source.This allows the user to have a faster response when troubleshooting performance problems in their network.