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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How to: Transfer a Profile from a PC to the Tester .....................................................................................................................61
How to: Delete a Profile on the Tester .......................................................................................................................................... 61
How to: Upload a Profile to Link-Live ...........................................................................................................................................61
Entering Network Security Credentials ......................................................................................................................... 62
How to: Enter Credentials from the Networks or Access Points List .........................................................................................62
How to: Enter Credentials in the Settings Menu ..........................................................................................................................63
How to: Enter Credentials in AirCheck G2 Manager ................................................................................................................... 63
Adjusting the Test Thresholds ........................................................................................................................................ 64
How to: Change the Thresholds on the Tester ............................................................................................................................. 65
Changing the Location Settings and Language ............................................................................................................ 65
How to: Change the Location Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 65
How to: Change the Language on the Tester ............................................................................................................................... 65
13. Verifying Connectivity and Coverage ....................................................................................................... 66
Defining Ping and TCP Port Open Test Targets ............................................................................................................ 66
How to: Add a New Network Test Target ...................................................................................................................................... 66
Running a Connect to Network or Connect to AP Test ............................................................................................... 68
Reviewing Connect to Network or AP Results .............................................................................................................. 69
Connection Established ......................................................................................................................................................... 69
IP Address ................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Captive Portal .......................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Target Tests ............................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Reviewing User-Defined Test Target Results ................................................................................................................ 72
Next Steps ......................................................................................................................................................................... 73
14. Locating an Access Point, Client, or Interferer ....................................................................................... 74
How to: Locate an AP, Client, or Interferer ...................................................................................................................................74