The NetAlly AIRCHECKG3CKTX2GOV *US Government Edition* AirCheck G3 Pro Plus Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Analyzer Test Kit (Dual Band Only) has two Wi-Fi network interfaces: a 2 x 2 radio to scan and test Wi-Fi networks, and a 1 x 1 radio for remote management and active testing. The test interface supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax and can analyze Wi-Fi channels, SSIDs, BSSIDs, access points and client devices; it also provides full 6 GHz support.

The AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV has a built-in Bluetooth v5/BLE radio for peripheral connectivity and conducting BT/BLE site surveys; three USB interfaces provide connectivity for accessories and other devices.

The AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV provides AutoTest profiles with best practice pass/fail thresholds for quick assessment of Wi-Fi network configurations and services. Multiple profiles can be created for complex Wi-Fi networks with multiple SSIDs, each with its own set of services tests. Profiles can then be organized into named profile groups that allow one button validations across multiple SSIDs, bands and authentications. Since the pre-defined profiles can be executed individually, the profiles group serves as a resource for technicians to verify each specific SSID during troubleshooting. With profile groups, engineers can effectively transfer their network configuration and test knowledge to technicians, saving training time and effort.

AutoTest runs a series of tests by connecting to a selected wireless network (associate to an AP), providing a status indication of Success, Warning, or Fail. This comprehensive test validates not only the Wi-Fi connection, but also critical network services.

The Air Quality Test performs a scan of the channels in a wireless network to measure channel utilization and interference.

Each table on the Air Quality results screen shows the top four channels in each band with the highest utilization or co-channel interference, along with the number of APs operating on the channel, including adjacent channel interference detection in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands (to detect 40, 80 and 160 MHz-wide overlapping BSSIDs).

In this mode, AutoTest can run multiple test profiles at specified intervals (from 1 to 60 minutes, for durations from 10 minutes to 24 hours) and sends the results to Link-Live to analyze the results over time. This is an effective way to "monitor" the connectivity of a Wi-Fi network for an extended period and diagnose intermittent issues without having to manually execute multiple tests. Results are automatically timestamped and can be prefixed with a user-entered comment for grouping or organization. Test results can be quickly analyzed in Link-Live or exported to Excel. Email notifications can warn users when thresholds are exceeded.

With the AirMapper app, AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV users can quickly and easily gather location-based Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/BLE measurements and create visual heat maps of key performance metrics in the Link-Live collaboration, reporting, and analysis platform. Simple to use, the AirMapper app is ideal for quick site surveys of new deployments, change validation, and performance verification.

Survey project management capabilities in Link-Live provide a major boost in productivity and collaboration for distributed teams conducting surveys at remote sites. A team lead can create a project in Link-Live, upload and calibrate the floor plan, then automatically push the configured project out to the desired remote analyzers.

AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV automatically diagnoses various conditions on wireless networks and identifies specific problems which can be sorted by severity or time detected. Drill in to see a detailed description of the problem and recommended course of action to mitigate.

With the introduction of Wi-Fi 6/6E, how WLAN validation and troubleshooting is done has changed. New technologies designed to improve traffic management efficiency and support for the 6 GHz band were introduced, allowing for higher throughput and better performance in environments where a high user capacity is required – necessitating new technology to test and validate these networks.

Quickly determine if channels are over-utilized with Wi-Fi traffic and/or with non- Wi-Fi interference and noise. Users can also gain visibility on the level of Wi-Fi traffic and interference on a selected channel, as well as the access points and clients using this channel.

The channel overlap graph provides visibility into the overall site channel plan and how many access points are working on the same channel or overlapping channels, making it easier to identify the root cause of co-channel and adjacent channel interference problems. For wider channels, a graphical indicator marks the primary channel.

Trying to pinpoint the source of interference on a Wi-Fi network is hit or miss with the wrong tools. Through the use of the optional NXT-2000 Portable Spectrum Analyzer and an internal omni-directional or external directional antenna, AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV offers a view of RF interference in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands and its impact on the wireless network's overall performance.

The AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV uses iPerf v3 to run performance tests against the NetAlly Test Accessory or any iPerf v3 server. Performance can be measured using TCP or UDP throughput in the upstream or downstream direction.

For key servers/services residing on-prem or in the cloud, engineers can pre-define tests and thresholds to verify their connectivity and performance using ping, TCP connect, HTTP, or FTP. Continuous testing with response time measurements is available to verify consistency and identify intermittent issues. These tests can be easily recalled by field technicians to reduce configuration time or mistakes, to get more done faster.

The AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV automatically discovers networks through its set of Wi- Fi interfaces immediately upon power-up.

Devices are classified and correlated to provide complete visibility of their name and device type, network addresses, VLAN, SSID, and where available, traffic statistics. Engineers can add user names and authorization status for devices discovered. Discovery results can be directly uploaded to Link-Live for detailed analysis of devices discovered with filter and sort tools, topology mapping, or export to CSV/PDF files as documentation. The AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV breaks the layer 2 visibility ceiling and makes it easy to discover the actual identity of a Wi-Fi device by showing its name and IP address while most other Wi-Fi tools only show the MAC address.

AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV discovery can be enriched with SNMP. It shows details such as device configuration, interface configuration and traffic details, and devices directly connected to switches. Community strings entered are concealed from view.

Discover possible security risks caused by users and others: 2nd DHCP offers indicating possible rogue servers, APs with different security schemes, unknown or unauthorized devices, unknown switches granting access to multiple devices, and hidden SSIDs.

AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV's "Batch Authorization" workflow allows the user to filter discovery data to a subset of easily identifiable devices, then apply a "label" to the grouping (such as "Authorized" or "Neighbor") to the list of devices. Labeling known/acceptable devices makes it easy to sort/filter and identify unauthorized hosts in subsequent audits both on the unit or in Link-Live - so users have clear knowledge of who and what is on their network, and whether they should be there or not.

Keeping track of network changes while at the same time detecting unauthorized devices connected to a network is essential for troubleshooting and securing infrastructure, but is difficult to execute on a regular basis.

NetAlly's Link-Live makes it fast and easy. The Discovery Difference analysis simplifies the process of documenting network changes or identifying unauthorized devices by comparing two network discovery snapshots and automatically highlighting new or missing devices on a network. This analysis can be viewed as a network topology diagram or data table.

The first discovery snapshot will provide a baseline of user networks, and the second discovery snapshot captures the current state of their network. Link-Live will compare the two snapshots and highlight new and missing devices.

The AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV automatically discovers both wired and Wi-Fi networks for instant mapping in NetAlly's Link-Live. These comprehensive, up-to-the-minute accurate network diagrams show any network as it is NOW, integrating Layer 2 and Layer 3 topology information, including these connections: switch to host, switch to Access Point, AP to Wi-Fi clients, and switch/ router interconnections.

Users can interact with the network topology in a flexible map-based user interface to quickly identify configuration and connection issues thus speeding troubleshooting and automatically creating network documentation.

Easy-to-use filters and map controls allow users to see exactly what they want, and how they want it to be displayed. Quickly identify network and device configuration errors and see ‘unknown' switches and rogue devices. Element icons are color-coded to identify errors or warnings; double-clicking on any map element brings up its detailed discovery information, including status, problems, interface information, and more.

The faster engineers can "see" what is going on in their network, to know who is on the network and where they are connected, and what the path is from "here to there", the faster they can get to root cause when troubleshooting performance issues. This is especially true for maintenance organizations or system integrators who often troubleshoot an "unknown" network. The problem is that traditional methods (CLI or element managers) take too long and present complex data that's often hard to interpret and difficult to correlate.

Documentation is an essential step for any project, such as pre-employment network assessments and new technology rollouts, but it can take too much time to complete. Link-Live supports topology exports using PNG, SVG or Visio formats, saving hours of manual effort and allowing further customization.

Ideal for enterprises or service organizations, AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV's mapping function saves hours of manual labor, allowing documentation to keep up as the network changes, or provide instant maps for client projects.

Serving as a centralized test results and device management system, Link-Live transforms team workflows with the ability to quickly and easily log, document, and report test activity from all NetAlly handheld network testers.

Once the instrument is connected to Link-Live (available as a complimentary cloud service or private cloud/on-premise version) the test results are automatically uploaded to the dashboard for project management and reporting. Users have the option of uploading additional files, screenshots, images, profiles, packet captures, location information, and comments anytime. Also, NetAlly testers AllyCare support can receive firmware updates "over the network" from Link-Live as they become available.

An API is available to retrieve and integrate data from Link-Live into other management platforms, such as a trouble-ticket application or network management system. This gives users the ability to easily provide proof-of- performance and better manage jobs and staff efficiency.

The AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV has a dedicated Wi-Fi management port that enables a remote engineer to control the AIRCHECK-G3C-KT-X2-GOV "out of band" (using VNC) to collaborate with technicians on-site, or to troubleshoot remotely where there is no local staff. But connecting to distant sites via VNC on different networks is difficult or impossible, particularly behind NAT firewalls. With the AllyCare-enabled web remote control feature, users can instantly connect to remote units through Link-Live – anywhere in the world – for collaborative and remote troubleshooting.

At locations with no Internet service, the Wi-Fi Management Port can connect to a personal Wi-Fi hotspot for remote control, and upload results to Link-Live.