Specifications

RF Products Crestron Best Practices
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Best Practices – RF Products Reference Guide – DOC. 6689E
Site Survey Tools
The following tools (provided by others) are recommended for performing a site
survey:
• Wi-Spy, Chanalyzer, and InSSIDer (http://www.metageek.net
)
• Wi-Fi Analyzer (Android™ OS phone app)
• WiPry (iOS
®
phone app)
Wi-Spy, Chanalyzer, and
InSSIDer
Wi-Spy is an RF spectrum analyzer built into a small USB dongle that plugs into a
PC. It detects the amount of interference across the 2.4 and 5.8 GHz band. Four
versions are available: Wi-Spy2.4x and Wi-Spy 2.4x Pro are for the 2.4 GHz band.
The 2.4x Pro version provides better signal resolution for improved detection, finds
unknown devices, and creates reports based upon its findings. Wi-Spy DBX and
DBX Pro monitor the 2.4 and 5.8 GHz band; the pro version provides the same
enhanced features as the 2.4x Pro device.
Wi-Spy* Wi-Spy 2.4x*
Wi-Spy devices use the Chanalyzer or InSSIDer software to report RF signals. The
software can detect other wireless networks as well as 2.4 GHz cordless phones,
baby monitors, and microwaves.
NOTE: Due to the large amount of interference that can come from 2.4 GHz
cordless phones, baby monitors, and microwaves, it is recommended that a Wi-Spy
device be used to perform wireless site surveys.
Wi-Fi Analyzer Wi-Fi Analyzer is an Android OS app capable of analyzing local Wi-Fi networks for
a complete channel diagnosis. Refer to the image on the following page for an
example.
* Image source: www.metageek.net