Wi-Spy DBx

As more and more networks take up residence in the 5 GHz band to escape the overcrowding at 2.4 GHz, the ability to scan those higher frequencies will become increasingly important. With Wi-Spy DBx and Chanalyzer, you’ll be equipped to detect wireless interference wherever it occurs.

- Wi-Fi Planet

Wi-Spy DBx is the perfect spectrum analyzer for wireless professionals, consultants, home theater installers, and do-it-yourselfers. Now, with one great tool you’ll be able to install, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize your 2.4 and 5 GHz networks the MetaGeek way — with ease. It's even better when combined with our industry-leading Chanalyzer 3 software, included with Wi-Spy DBx at no additional cost!

Simply put: Wi-Spy DBx is the professional spectrum analyzer you need for 802.11a/b/g/n under $600.

How can the Wi-Spy DBx help me?

  • Optimize the network by automatically finding the best open channel for all different types of Wi-Fi networks.
  • Eliminate return trips to customer locations by determining whether there is persistent interference.
  • Determine interference from neighboring access points.
  • Conduct site surveys using Wi-Spy DBx.

What's unique about Wi-Spy DBx?

  • Wi-Spy DBx is designed for the enterprise environment, where IT manages multiple 802.11a/b/g/n networks.
  • Chanalyzer software presents the Wi-Spy data in several graphical formats for easy analysis and allows the user to move seamlessly between them.
  • Hardware control allows users to zoom in and see more detail.
2.4 GHz 5 GHz
Frequency Range: 2.400 to 2.495 5.150 to 5.850
Frequency Resolution: 26 KHz to 3 MHz 24 KHz to 3 MHz
Filter Bandwidth: 58 to 650 KHz 54 to 600 KHz
Antenna: RP-SMA
Amplitude Range: -100 dBm to -6.5 dBm
Amplitude Resolution: 0.5 dBm

Not sure which Wi-Spy is right for you? Compare Wi-Spy DBx against other in our Wi-Spy family.

Compatible Software

We used the Wi-Spy DBx extensively across various venues as it was used to identify unauthorized access points and to map out our internal WI-FI coverage. It is a great tool that helps us trouble shoot more accurately and quickly! The Wi-Spy units work extremely well and I would use them at other large events, and all members of my staff really enjoyed having them in our “tool kit."
-Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games

Metageek’s $799 $599 Wi-Spy DBx spectrum analyzer is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that lets you see the encumbering effects of other wireless networks and devices in your airspace. The Wi-Spy DBx, which is the latest addition to Metageek’s family of Wi-Spy products, builds on the capabilities of its predecessor, the Wi-Spy 2.4x, by adding the ability to scan the 5 GHz wireless band as well as the more heavily utilized 2.4 GHz band. This dual-band capability allows the Wi-Spy DBx to survey the wireless landscape around of any type of Wi-Fi network—802.11b, g, a, or n.

-Joseph Moran,
Wi-Fi Planet

The DBx is the first Wi-Spy product to cover the 5 GHz (5150-5850 MHz.) bands, which are of increasing importance with 802.11n deployments and the availability of low-cost dual-band Wi-Fi access points and adapters. The DBx is very easy to use - install the Chanalyzer 3 software from the Web, insert the dongle, and you're off.

-Craig Matthias,
Network World

The Wi-Spy DBx is the finest Wi-Fi troubleshooting tool, and the first one you should own. It helps me to make my clients' WLAN reliable and secure, by quickly and easily finding interfering devices and rogue Wi-Fi access points. Since it is dual band it does not miss a thing! The Wi-Spy DBx impresses my clients when they can see radio waves in the included Chanalyzer program. Ultimately, it lowers costs because the Wi-Spy DBx makes me fast and accurate.

-Michael Lochocki,
Mechize, LLC

With the proliferation of WLANs in businesses and homes, the need to plan and police wireless networks is growing. The MetaGeek Wi-Spy DBx USB device and accompanying Chanalyzer 3 software simplify sophisticated spectrum study for the masses.

-Matthew Sarrel,
eWeek

Chanalyzer Software included

The Wi-Spy DBx includes Chanalyzer 3, MetaGeek's fast and powerful spectrum analysis software. It includes the ability to record and playback Wi-Spy data to troubleshoot Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi activity in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

Planar View

Chanalyzer offers the traditional Spectrum Analyzer view with Max, Average and Current.

802.11n Spectrum Analysis

Topographic View

The Topographic view is a key feature in Chanalyzer. Similar to a density map, MetaGeek uses a special color scheme to assign colors to frequency amplitude points that are being used in the 2.4Ghz band. This is a great resource for identifying devices with very low duty cycles.

802.11n in the Topographic View

Spectral View

We like to call this the waterfall view. The Spectral View graphs the amplitude levels over time. It is in this view where you'll notice some odd amplitude levels around noon-only to discover the company microwaves in the company kitchen were clobbering your WLAN.

802.11n in the Spectral View

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