Fluke AIRCHECK Series, AIRCHECK, AIRCHECK-LE, AIRCHECK-5PK, AIRCHECK-10PK Technical Data Manual

AirCheck™ Wi-Fi Tester

Wi-Fi is a complex technology,

but testing it doesn’t have to be.

The AirCheck Wi-Fi tester allows

network professionals to quickly

verify and troubleshoot

802.11 a/b/g/n networks.

Designed specifically for dispatched

troubleshooting, AirCheck simplifies wire-

less testing by providing:

• A one-button AutoTest, which
quickly provides a pass/fail indica­tion of the wireless environment and
identifies common problems - for
any level of Wi-Fi expertise.

• An instant view to required test
results including network availabil­ity, connectivity, utilization, security
settings, rogue hunting, and inter­ference detection

• A rugged, purpose-built Wi-Fi tester
that’s easy to use and easy to carry

Its intuitive design and standardized

AutoTest makes it simple for anyone to

quickly master AirCheck. Instant

power-up , automated testing, and quick

access to more detailed information, so

you can close trouble tickets faster –

making technicians and users alike more

productive. Easily manage test results and

documentation using AirCheck Manager

software. From start to finish, AirCheck

helps take the guesswork out of everyday

wireless troubleshooting.

Overview

AirCheck integrates all Wi-Fi technologies

plus interference detection, channel scan-

ning, and connectivity tests. The one-button

AutoTest and instant access to detailed

information provides fast troubleshooting for

the most common Wi-Fi pain points,

including:

• Coverage problems

• Overloaded networks or channels

• Interference

• Connectivity problems

• Failed access points

• Rogue access points

• Security settings

• Client problems

In addition to generating instant reports and

documentation, AirCheck Manager software

allows you to set up multiple profiles and

manage network and security settings for

a single unit, or an entire fleet of 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 fast – The one-button AutoTest

quickly provides a pass/fail indication of the

wireless environment and identifies common

problems - for any level of Wi-Fi expertise.

Identifies security settings for each

Network and Access Point: Open, WEP, WPA,

WPA2, and/or 802.1x.

Pinpoints Wi-Fi traffic and interference –

Shows how much of each channel’s bandwidth

is consumed by 802.11 traffic and interfer-

ence, and the APs using each channel.

Finds rogue APs and misbehaving clients

– Flags unauthorized APs and clients. Hunt

them down with the LOCATE function or find

them even faster with the optional

directional antenna.

Technical Data

Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Made Simple

Connection tests – Connects to networks

or specific APs using WEP, WPA, WPA2,

and/or 802.1x. Acquires an IP address and

pings the router, gateway, and user-defined

addresses to verify connectivity and network

access inside and outside the firewall.

Verifies connection quality.

Designed for the field – Five-hour battery

life. One-handed operation. Rugged design.

Documents results – Saves complete

results of the current troubleshooting

session for download to your PC.

Easy upgrades – The mini-USB port allows

software upgrades in the field in just

minutes. And with Gold support, you’ll

automatically receive upgrades at no

additional charge.

AirCheck Functions

AutoTest

Performs three essential WiFi tests and a pass/fail
indication of the wireless environment and identi­fies common problems - for any level of expertise.

Air Quality - Checks for Wi-Fi and non Wi-Fi utili­zation by channel, plus co-channel interference.

Network Quality - Verify coverage, interfer­ence, security and ability to connect to specified
networks.

Rogue Access Points - Identify AP’s not listed in
the profile

AutoTests are user configurable and based on the
multiple profiles which can be stored in AirCheck
and selected for different sites or requirements.
Results may also be stored for export to AirCheck
Manager.

List Networks

Find security issues, rogue APs and coverage
problems and view a list of all wireless networks
heard by AirCheck. Instantly see the following for
each network:

• Signal level

• Security / encryption

• Number of APs in network

• SSID name

• Type of network

List Access Points

Find configuration and coverage problems as well
as rogue APs. View a list of all physical APs heard
by AirCheck or clients connected to a specific AP,
and see the following:

• Channel

• Signal level

• AP name or MAC address

• SSID name (or count of SSIDs for virtual

APs)

• Security / encryption

• Type of network

Channel Usage

Quickly determine if channels are overloaded due
to Wi-Fi traffic (displayed in blue) or interference
(displayed in gray). Verify channel-usage pattern or
overlap and flag illegal use of channels.

With AirCheck, you can also detect the presence
of interference. Devices that can cause interfer­ence include microwave ovens, cordless phones and
headsets, BlueTooth® devices, and analog video
cameras.

Drill in further to see the level of Wi-Fi traffic and
interference over the last 60 seconds on a selected
channel, as well as the access points using this
channel.

AirCheck displays networks that it can no longer
“hear” in a gray font.