Chanalyzer 3.1 Beta

Chanalyzer turns data collected from the Wi-Spy 2.4x into highly interactive charts and graphs, allowing users to actually “visualize” their wireless landscape. Together, Wi-Spy 2.4x and Chanalyzer 3.0 enable both business and home users to visualize, troubleshoot, and optimize their Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) networks.

With Chanalyzer 3.1 you don't need to waste your time watching real-time RF activity to troubleshoot. Chanalyzer records the data for quick viewing and analysis. You can then use Chanalyzer recordings to visually explain to your customers how you will optimize their wireless network. Troubleshoot from your desk by connecting to a remote Wi-Spy 2.4x using Chanalyzer 3.1 and Recon.

Chanalyzer 3.1

Three Display Options

Chanalyzer offers three different views to help troubleshoot issues with Wi-Fi networks:

Spectral View: Highlights bandwidth use over time with a scrolling “waterfall graph” that plots the selected time period against the frequency range, with each point color-coded by the signal’s amplitude. Read More
Topographic View: A spectrum utilization map that shows the density of the spectrum by plotting the percentage of activity for each frequency and amplitude over a selected time period. Read More
Planar View: Shows current, average and maximum amplitudes – providing a real-time look at the current signal strength. Read More

Features of Chanalyzer 3.1

Wi-Fi Integration: Information such as SSID, Channel and dBm are overlayed the 2.4 GHz data. (This does not use the Wi-Spy 2.4x. It uses the computer WiFi card)
Networked Wi-Spy: Connect to a Wi-Spy through an IP address. (See Recon for Wi-Spy)
Signature Identification: A “Signatures” sidebar makes it easy to match the shape appearing in your graph to the device signature (from MetaGeek’s growing Signatures Library) – so you can identify the interference. Read More
Data Inspector: Shows frequency, amplitude, time, and other data of any point in any view. Read More
Time Controls: Allows users to select any arbitrary time length to be in view, offering greater clarity over more data. Read More
Recordings Cropping: Users can crop recordings visually, making it easier to isolate specific data or timeframes to analyze at a later time.
Embedded Notes: Textual information can now be added to any recording by embedding user notes. Read More
Recordings Playback: Users have greater control over the speed of playback, fast forwarding or rewinding recordings up to 50x speed.