04 January 2018

Netscout Systems has added new features to its AirCheck G2 which is designed to address performance problems on wireless networks.

The latest version of the handheld tester now offers the ability to quickly and easily verify Wi-Fi throughput and performance, and detect non-802.11 interferers on the network. Netscout says it enables wireless network professionals to determine how various impairments may impact the end-user experience.

Using what the vendor describes as an “easy to deploy” test accessory as a performance endpoint, network performance degradations can be identified, pinpointing the Wi-Fi access, LAN or even WAN connections.

Netscout adds that the AirCheck G2 also provides increased efficiencies with captive portal support, allowing easy testing of guest Wi-Fi networks.

Other features for the rugged wireless tester include support for all the latest
Wi-Fi technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); a one-button AutoTest which quickly provides a pass/fail indication of the wireless environment and identifies common problems; and an instant view of test results including network availability, connectivity, utilisation, throughput, security settings, rogue hunting, and interference detection. 

Netscout says the device can also be connected to its centralised test results management platform, Link-Live. It reckons this facilitates greater job visibility, project control and fleet management for larger distributed environments.