User Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- LEGAL NOTIFICATION
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- 1. Introduction
- 2. AirCheck G2 Tester Physical Features
- 3. The AirCheck G2 Home Screen
- 4. Discovering Networks and Access Points
- 5. Viewing Channel Usage
- 6. Discovering Clients
- 7. Detecting Interferers
- 8. Using AutoTest to Diagnose Your Network Health
- 9. Conducting a Site Survey Using AirMapper
- 10. Testing Ethernet for Access Point Backhaul
- 11. Companion Services
- 12. Customizing the Tester for your Network
- 13. Verifying Connectivity and Coverage
- 14. Locating an Access Point, Client, or Interferer
- 15. Performing a Network Roaming Test and AP Range Test
- 16. Conducting iPerf Performance Testing
- 17. Saving Test Sessions, Packet Captures, and Screenshots
- 18. Managing Files on the AirCheck G2 Tester
- 19. All AirCheck G2 Settings
- 20. Maintenance
- 21. Specifications and Compliance
- Appendix A: Quick Reference: Examining your Network Health
- How is my Network Quality?
- What is in the Wireless Environment?
- Can Devices Connect to My Network?
- What is Causing Slow Network Performance or Dropped Connections?
- Are There Security Risks in My Network?
- Where is an Access Point?
- What Networks or Access Points Come into Range as I Move?
- How Can I Document My Network and My Test Session?
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Captive Portal Result .............................................................................................................................................................. 43
Target Test Results ................................................................................................................................................................. 43
9. Conducting a Site Survey Using AirMapper ........................................................................................... 45
The AirMapper Screen ..................................................................................................................................................... 45
Changing the Survey Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 46
Set Up a Floor Plan ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
Adding the Floor Plan to the AirCheck G2 ..................................................................................................................... 48
Hot to: Add a Floor Plan from the USB Port ................................................................................................................................ 48
Conducting the Survey ....................................................................................................................................................49
Saving Data .............................................................................................................................................................................. 51
How to: Conduct an Active Survey ................................................................................................................................................51
How to: Save Survey Data Locally ................................................................................................................................................. 52
Using Link-Live to View, Analyze, or Export Your Survey Data ................................................................................... 52
10. Testing Ethernet for Access Point Backhaul ........................................................................................... 53
The Ethernet Test Results Screen .................................................................................................................................. 53
11. Companion Services .................................................................................................................................. 55
Introduction to Link-Live Cloud Service ........................................................................................................................ 55
Getting Started in Link-Live Cloud Service .................................................................................................................... 55
How to: Claim the AirCheck G2 to Link-Live .................................................................................................................................55
Getting Started with the AirCheck G2 Manager PC Application ................................................................................. 56
12. Customizing the Tester for your Network .............................................................................................. 58
Using Profiles to Manage Settings and Security Credentials ...................................................................................... 58
How to: Save the Current Settings as a Profile on the AirCheck G2 Tester ............................................................................... 59
How to: Load a Profile Saved in the AirCheck G2 Tester ............................................................................................................ 60