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Overview

AirCheck integrates all Wi-Fi technologies

plus intererence detection, channel scan-

ning, and connectivity tests. Quickly trouble-

shoot the most common Wi-Fi pain points,

including:

Coverage problems

Overloaded networks or channels

Intererence

Connectivity problems

Failed access points

Rogue access points

Security settings

Client problems

In addition to generating instant reports and

documentation, AirCheck Manager sotware

allows you to set up multiple proles and

manage network and security settings or

a single unit, or an entire feet o AirCheck

testers.

AirCheck Features

Supports 802.11a/b/g/n All in one

handheld tool.

Instant-on operation Powers up in less

than three seconds and automatically starts

discovering networks, access points (APs),

and channel activity.

Get answers ast Intuitive user interace

quickly gives you the answers you need in

one or two button presses and displays the

inormation on a bright color display.

Identies security settings or each

Network and Access Point: Open, WEP, WPA,

WPA2, and/or 802.1x.

Pinpoints Wi-Fi trac and intererence

Shows how much o each channels bandwidthis consumed by 802.11 trac and interer-

ence, and the APs using each channel.

Finds rogue APs Flags unauthorized APs.

Helps you hunt them down with the LOCATE

unction or nd them even aster with the

optional directional antenna.

Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Made Simple

A i r C h e c k W i - F i Te s t e r

Wi-Fi is a complex technology,

but testing it doesnt have to be.

The AirCheck Wi-Fi tester allows

network proessionals to quickly

veriy and troubleshoot

802.11 a/b/g/n networks.

Designed specifcally or dispatched

troubleshooting, AirCheck simplifes

wireless testing by providing:

Just a ew clicks to the answers

you need with streamlined,

guided troubleshooting

An instant view to required

test results including network

availability, connectivity,

utilization, security settings,

rogue hunting, and interer-

ence detection

A rugged, purpose-built wi-f

tester thats easy to use and

easy to carry

Its intuitive design makes it

simple or anyone to quickly master

AirCheck. Instant power-up and

streamlined tests give answers in sec-

onds so you can close trouble tickets

aster making technicians and users

alike more productive. Easily manage

test results and documentation using

AirCheck Manager sotware. From

start to fnish, AirCheck helps take

the guesswork out o everyday

wireless troubleshooting.

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Connection tests Connects to networks

or specic APs using WEP, WPA, WPA2,

and/or 802.1x. Acquires an IP address and

pings the router, gateway, and user-dened

addresses to veriy connectivity and network

access inside and outside the rewall.

Veries connection quality.

Designed or the eld Five-hour battery

lie. One-handed operation. Rugged design.

Documents results Saves complete

results o the current troubleshooting

session or download to your PC with the

push o a button.

Easy upgrades The mini-USB port allows

sotware upgrades in the eld in just

minutes. And with Gold support, youll

automatically receive upgrades at no

additional charge.

AirCheck Functions

List NetworksFind security issues, rogue APs and coverageproblems and view a list o all wireless networksheard by AirCheck. Instantly see the ollowing or

each network:Signal level

Security / encryption

Number o APs in network

SSID name

Type o network

AirCheck displays networks that it can no longerhear in a gray ont.

List Access PointsFind conguration and coverage problems as wellas rogue APs. View a list o all physical APs heardby AirCheck including the ollowing inormation:

Channel

Signal level

AP name or MAC address

SSID name (or count o SSIDs or virtual

APs)Security / encryption

Type o network

Channel UsageQuickly determine i channels are overloaded dueto Wi-Fi trac (displayed in blue) or intererence(displayed in gray). Veriy channel-usage pattern oroverlap and fag illegal use o channels.

With AirCheck, you can also detect the presenceo intererence. Devices that can cause interer-ence include microwave ovens, cordless phones andheadsets, BlueTooth devices, and analog videocameras.

Channel Usage DetailsFind overloaded channels and intererence.Drill in urther to see the level o Wi-Fi trac andintererence over the last 60 seconds on a selectedchannel, as well as the access points using thischannel.

Access Control SettingsQuickly determine which access points are knownand which are not by setting the authorizationstatus or each AP seen by AirCheck. You may also

dene access control settings in AirCheck Managerand download them in a prole.

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Locate Access PointsTrack down rogue and other APs by graphing thesignal strength over time, or by using an audibleindication which can be muted.

Access Point DetailsQuickly identiy AP conguration problems.View the ollowing inormation or eachphysical AP:

Signal / noise/ signal-to-noise ratio

(current and max)

SSID and BSSID

ACL status

Security / encryption

ConnectVeriy network availability and access byconnecting to a network (SSID) or speciedAP using three simple steps:

Associate with AP

Request IP address rom DHCP server

PING gateway, DHCP server and

user-dened addresses

View the process steps on the display and storethem in a log or troubleshooting. Quickly testperormance and quality o the connection byusing the continuous ping response, loss-rate,and connection-range eatures.

List Probing ClientsFind miscongured or ailed client devices and viewa list o all probing devices by MAC address and sig-nal strength. Does not display associated clients.

AirCheck Manager Sotware

This sotware is included with AirCheck andprovides two capabilities: the ability to manageAirCheck proles and manage sessions recordedwith AirCheck.

ProlesEasily congure, manage, and control the use oyour AirCheck or an entire feet o them - withthe Proles eature, which includes the ollowingsettings:

Network conguration settings, including

IP addressing and security / encryption

Connectivity test settings, including target

test devices

Password protection or all settings

Name and transer multiple proles into AirCheck,as needed or dierent acilities. You can alsotranser proles rom AirCheck to AirCheck Managersotware.

Proles are password protected, both in AirCheckand in AirCheck Manager, eliminating worry aboutunauthorized access to your network i yourAirCheck is lost or stolen.

Record SessionDocument what AirCheck is seeing to shareor archive. Create summary or detailed reportsallowing you to quickly close a trouble ticket orprovide documentation or problem escalation.Press one key to record all collected details or:

AirCheck conguration

Access points

Probing clients

Channel usageConnection details

Transer sessions to a PC and easily view/storethem using AirCheck Manager sotware.


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N E T W O R K S U P E R V I S I O N

Fluke NetworksP.O. Box 777, Everett, WA USA 98206-0777

Fluke Networks operates in more than 50 countriesworldwide. To nd your local oce contact details,go to www.fukenetworks.com/contact .

2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved.Printed in U.S.A. 2/2010 3594200A D-ENG-N

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark o the WiFi Alliance.


Supported operating systems Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows 7

Processor 400 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent (minimum);1 GHz Pentium processor or equivalent (recommended)

RAM 96 MB (minimum); 256 MB (recommended)

Hard disk Up to 500 MB o available space may be required

Display 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)

Hardware USB Port

Technical Specifcations

Environmental

Operating temperatureand relative humidity

32F to 113F (0C to +45C)Note: The battery will not charge i the internaltemperature o the tester is above 104F (35C)

Operating relativehumidity (% RHwithout condensation)

90% (50F to 95F; 10C to 35C)75% (95F to 113F; 35C to 45C)

Storage temperature -4F to 140F (-20C to +60C)

Shock and vibration Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz (Class 2) 1 m drop test

Saety EN 61010-1 2nd edition

Altitude 4,000 m; Storage: 12,000 m

EMC FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 61326-1

Certications andcompliance

P Conorms to relevant European Union directives

; Conorms to relevant Australian standards

$ Listed by the Canadian Standards Association Conorms to FCC Rules, Parts 15.107, 15.109

Wireless

Specicationcompliance

IEEE 802.11a, 11b, 11g, 11n

Operatingrequencies

EEE 802.11a ISM BandUSA (FCC): 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz; 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHzEurope (ETSI): 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHzJapan (TELEC): 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz; 5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz

IEEE 802.11b/g ISM BandUSA (FCC): 2.412 GHz to 2.462 GHz (channel 1 to channel 11)

Europe (ETSI): 2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz (channel 1 to channel 13)Japan (TELEC): 2.412 GHz to 2.472 GHz (channel 1 to channel 13)

IEEE 802.11gn 40 MHz BandUSA (FCC): 2.422 GHz to 2.452 GHzEurope (ETSI): 2.422 GHz to 2.462 GHzJapan (TELEC): 2.422 GHz to 2.462 GHz

IEEE 802.11an 40 MHz BandUSA (FCC): 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz; 5.725 GHz to 5.850 GHzEurope (ETSI): 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHzJapan (TELEC): 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz; 5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz

Regulatorydomain

World Mode, 802.11d compliant

External uni-

directionalantenna

Frequency range: 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz and 4.9 GHz to 5.9 GHz;

Minimum gain: 5.0 dBi in the 2.4 GHz band and 7.0 dBi in the5 GHz bandConnector: Reverse-polarity SMA plug

General

Dimensions 3.5 in x 7.8 in x 1.9 in (8.9 cm x 19.8 cm x 4.8 cm)

Weight 14 oz (0.4 kg)

Battery Removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack(18.5 Watt-hrs)

Battery lie Typical operating lie is 5.5 hours; Typical chargetime is 3 hours

External ACadapter/charger

AC input 90 to 264 Vac 48 to 62 Hz input powerDC output 15 Vdc at 1.2 amps

Display 2.8 in color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)

Keypad 12-key elastomeric

LEDs 2 LEDs (transmit and link Indicators)

Host interace USB 5-pin mini-B

Wireless antenna Internal

External antennaport

Input only; Reverse-polarity SMA connector

Ordering Inormation

Model Description

AirCheck

AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester includes: AirCheck tester,USB cable, sot case, Getting Started Guide, andCD with AirCheck Manager sotware and UserManual

ACK-LRPRO

AirCheck Frontline Troubleshooting Kitwith LRPRO includes: AirCheck tester, Externaluni-directional antenna, USB cable, carry-ing case, Getting Started Guide, and CD withAirCheck Manager sotware and User Manual,LinkRunner Pro Standard Kit, and PoE detector.

EXTANT-RPSMA External uni-directional antenna,RSMA connector

WBP-LION AirCheck Lithium Ion replacement battery

POE-Detector Power over Ethernet detector

MS-Auto-Ch Auto charger

DTX-ACUN AC charger, universal

GLD-ACK AirCheck Gold support services, 1 yr