User's Manual

Table of Contents

Definitions and Terminology ...........................................................................................................3

References........................................................................................................................................5

Introduction......................................................................................................................................6

Expert Analysis Functions Enabled by Sensor ................................................................................8

Enforce Security Policy ...........................................................................................................8

Detect Wireless Intruders and Attacks .....................................................................................8

Lock In Network Performance.................................................................................................9

Ensure Network Reliability......................................................................................................9

Centralizing System Management...........................................................................................9

Enable Flexible Configuration and User Access......................................................................9

Enable Graphics User Interface from Anywhere in the Network ............................................9

Enable Remote Troubleshooting and Active Tools ................................................................10

Low Overhead On Operational Network...............................................................................10

AirMagnet Sensor Operation Modes .............................................................................................11

Configuration Mode...................................................................................................................11

Analysis Mode...........................................................................................................................11

Active Control Mode .................................................................................................................12

Hardware Specifications ................................................................................................................13

Mechanical.................................................................................................................................13

Environmental............................................................................................................................13

Power .........................................................................................................................................13

RF...............................................................................................................................................14

Effective Data Rates...................................................................................................................15

Physical Interfaces .....................................................................................................................15

Internal.......................................................................................................................................15

Compliance................................................................................................................................15

Sensor Powering Options...............................................................................................................16

AC Power...................................................................................................................................16