Fluke AirCheck Wi-Fi tester

Fluke Networks has launched the AirCheck Wi-Fi tester, a dedicated handheld tool that is designed to deliver quick and easy troubleshooting for complex wireless local area networks (WLAN).

Offering simple, intuitive operation, the rugged tester can be learned and used in minutes, even if users have little previous wireless network experience and is an affordable option for large or small enterprises.

The tester provides a single, handheld solution for engineers and technicians looking for fast and effective Wi-Fi network visibility.

Users can easily verify and troubleshoot 802.11 a/b/g/n network availability, connectivity, channel utilisation and security settings, identify coverage and connectivity problems, find unauthorised or rogue access points (APs), see overloaded networks and channels, detect interference and validate security settings.

Booting up in less than three seconds, it automatically starts discovering networks, access points and channel activity immediately.

Testing sessions can be saved with the press of a single key and then downloaded via the USB port to a PC for report generation or archiving with AirCheck Manager software. These features are valuable for trouble ticket resolution or escalation, enabling broad access to all the session data captured by the tester - saving time and resources.

Its interface is built around a 2.8-inch full colour LCD screen and a simple menu-based system that is navigated using five buttons. The tester measures 8.9 x 19.8 x 4.8 cm and weighs 400 g.