Universal and convenient USB form factor
Unique and revolutionary approach to WLAN troubleshooting that combines RF spectrum analysis with WLAN traffic/device analysis
Visualize direct impact of RF interference and interference sources on WLAN performance for quick and efficient root-cause analysis of the problem
Automatically detect and identify WLAN and non-WLAN interference sources. AirMagnet Spectrum XT includes the largest RF interferer signature database for any mobile spectrum analyzer.
AirMagnet Spectrum XT
Powered with the industry’s largest RF interferer classification database for mobile spectrum analyzers, AirMagnet Spectrum XT detects, identifies and helps locate individual sources of RF interference, including non-WLAN devices such as Bluetooth, cordless phones, zigbee, microwave ovens, wireless game controllers, and many more. AirMagnet Spectrum XT users are also empowered with the unique capability of creating customized signature for any RF interference source detected in the environment.
Unmatched RF Spectrum Analysis
AirMagnet Spectrum XT provides complete visibility into the physical layer of the wireless LAN to identify RF interference and problems in the environment that impact the performance of the network. The solution offers a variety of spectrum and Wi-Fi graphs to help users visualize the RF spectrum.
Real-Time FFT
AirMagnet Spectrum XT’s FFT graph provides a real-time view into the RF energy in the environment with current, max, max-hold and average RF signal levels.
Spectrum Density
The Spectrum Density graph provides a longer-term view into the network by displaying live information on the signals that are common during the current capture session. This is helpful to identify infrequent transmitters.
Spectrogram
The Spectrogram graph provides a scrolling history of the RF environment and allows a visual understanding of the spectrum over time to see intermittent spikes or bursts of RF energy that may be causing WLAN network problems.
Duty Cycle
The Duty Cycle graph displays how often an interfering signal is present. A high duty cycle means an interferer is constantly transmitting and will most certainly cause problems on the affected channel.
Event Spectrogram
The Event Spectrogram graph provides a visual presentation of real-time information on interfering devices that are detected in the last 5 minutes. It includes information on power level and channels/frequencies affected by the device.
Channel Power
The Channel Power graph shows the maximum and average power levels across all the channels in the selected radio band.
Interference Power
The Interference Power graph displays the average power readings of interfering devices on the selected channel or channels.
Channel Duty Cycle & Interference Power vs. Time Trending
These trending graphs show the average power in the channels that is above the noise floor and the maximum average power readings of interfering devices operating on the selected channel over a specific period of time.
Unique RF Interference and Wi-Fi Impact Analysis
To optimize and ensure top WLAN performance, AirMagnet Spectrum XT introduces a revolutionary approach to wireless troubleshooting that combines the power of RF spectrum analysis with WLAN traffic and device analysis. Users can plug in any supported wireless adapter and instantly see a combined or co-related single screen view showing the impact of RF interference or interference sources on the overall true performance of the WLAN.
AirMagnet Spectrum XT also provides a complete inventory of all Wi-Fi devices operating in the environment and their configured settings. Users are entitled to a number of Wi-Fi charts to solve problems faster and more efficiently including:
- AP Signal Strength
- Channels by Speed/Address/Media
- Top 10 APs by CRCs/Retry
- Channel SNR; Errors/Retry
- Channel Utilization
- Channel Occupancy
Automatic Identification and Location of Interference sources
AirMagnet Spectrum XT offers real-time detection and identification of a number of non-WLAN sources that interfere and lower the performance of WLAN networks. The extensive device or source list includes bluetooth devices, digital and analog cordless phones, conventional and inverter microwave ovens, wireless game controllers, digital video converter, baby monitors, RF Jammers, radars, motion detectors, zigbee devices and many more.
Users are also powered with detailed information for the interference source, including peak and average power, first and last seen time, center frequency, impacted channels, number of times the source was detected, and many more. With an additional Bluetooth adapter plugged into the same PC, AirMagnet Spectrum XT provides Bluetooth information such as ID, name, services, etc. for enhanced Bluetooth interferer analysis.
With AirMagnet Spectrum XT’s built-in “device locator tool”, users can physically locate any Wi-Fi or non-Wi-Fi interference sources operating in the RF environment. The device locator tool operates as a Geiger counter and beeps louder as users get closer to the location of the device.
Customized Signatures
With its unique capability for creating customized signatures for any RF interferer device, AirMagnet Spectrum XT provides a more-efficient method for troubleshooting any RF interference issues, and saves time and costly IT resources.
In enterprise environments, users need the ability to classify repeat offenders that are unique to the network or environment before the RF interference source has a significant impact on WLAN performance. With AirMagnet Spectrum XT, users can create customized signatures for any source of interference. Signature creation is a simple process, where the user first captures the signature of the source and using AirMagnet Spectrum XT, creates customized signatures to classify the source automatically when the device is encountered again.
Integration with other AirMagnet Tools
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer PRO
AirMagnet Spectrum XT users running AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer PRO on the same PC can view non-WLAN interference for every channel in the RF spectrum. Simple color indicators point to the level of impact of these RF interference sources on the performance of the WLAN network. This information helps users plan the channel settings for the current and planned WLAN infrastructure.
AirMagnet Survey PRO
It is recommended that before any WLAN deployment, installers perform an RF spectrum sweep to ensure that there are no interference sources operating in the environment. AirMagnet Survey PRO users running AirMagnet Spectrum XT on the same machine can perform RF spectrum surveys or sweeps at the same time, as a passive or active survey, reducing the walk-around time. Users also get the list of interference sources detected by AirMagnet Spectrum XT within AirMagnet Survey.
With this integration, users are entitled to unique heatmaps within AirMagnet Survey, for example:
- Channel power heat map that provides a color-coded display of the power levels detected on each channel in the wireless spectrum.
- Interferer power/location heat map that displays non-WLAN interference sources or devices that are detected during the site survey.
Record and Playback
AirMagnet Spectrum XT users can save their RF spectrum scans, retain them as hard evidence and play them back at a later time for post-capture investigation and analysis. This is very helpful as critical forensic information while investigating any Layer 1 Denial of Service attacks against the WLAN network. The saved trace files can also be shared between users for collaborative analysis and troubleshooting.
AirMagnet Spectrum XT’s Instant Replay feature allows users to review the most recent spectrum information and play it back, as if it were being viewed live for the first time.