User guide

Use a Two Minute Time Segment
For this exercise we will be using a Timespan of
two minutes. Adjust the Timespan in the
Navigation pane by clicking the green or red
arrows to two minutes.
The Overview and Details panes will update to
display data from the indicated timespan.
MetaGeek calls this a Unified Time Segment. All
graphs and tables display information for the
exact same time segment.
Chanalyzer uses a rolling Timespan, which
displays all of the data in the selected time
segment. It drops older data to keep information
displayed in the main panels relevant to the user's
location. This functionality improve the user’s
ability to track interfering device patterns.
Wi-Spy capture playback options
Create a Baseline
Now that Chanalyzer has been running for a bit,
we will assume the displayed activity is
representative of your normal wireless spectrum.
An important part of spectrum analysis is
establishing a baseline to compare new RF
activity against a history. This helps us
understand RF activity that can negatively impact
wireless communications.
Examine Patterns in the Density View
Toggle off the Current and Networks tabs to see
just the Density View with the utilization
coloration.
Chanalyzer Pro Density View
Run a Microwave Oven
Fill a cup with water and microwave it on high for
two minutes with Chanalyzer running.
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