Kaltman Creations AIRSLEUTH-PCM-PRO

AirSleuth Pro is a PC-based, spectrum analyzer that operates in the 2.4 GHz range of the RF spectrum.  When installed on a laptop it provides mobile, site survey information that facilitates optimal configuration of wireless networks and proper location of RF devices, as well as aids in identifying potential sources of interference. In addition to displaying real-time results, AirSleuth Pro includes a logging functionality that allows data to be recorded and played back later for analysis. The AirSleuth Pro can also print snapshots of data traces from the screen.

The AirSleuth Pro offers 10 real-time diagnostic views of the RF data it captures (see Features for complete list). AirSleuth also includes a real-time calculation of the "Best Wi-Fi Channel" (channel with the least interference).  These functions allow the user to make better decisions when setting-up, configuring an maintaining their wireless network so that it operates at optimal bandwidth.

When the AirSleuth application is running the device, it operates in a passive mode and behaves as a receiver.  AirSleuth Pro repeatedly sweeps the 2.4 GHz range to determine the signal strength of 79 Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) channels and displays the results in a variety of different views. The technique of sweeping the spectrum does not introduce additional RF signals and will not interfere with other wireless devices.

NOTE: The PCMCIA version comes with an external 5 dBi antenna that attaches to the PC Card's MMCX connector.

Features:

• Interfaces to laptop via PCMCIA wireless device
• Ten real-time diagnostic views (Traces, Differential Traces, Differential Channels, Selected Channels, Pie Chart, Spectrogram, Sorted Channels, Channel Timecourse, Channel Spectogram, and Timecourse).
• Captures data for extended periods using built-in recording/playback capability.
• Prints snapshots of data traces from the screen
• Runs on Windows 98, 2000 and XP.  Does not require Windows.NET Framework.
• Minimal CPU and memory requirements – allowing you to revitalize oldlaptops and convert them into dedicated spectrum analyzers.

Applications:

• Optimally installing and maintaining wireless networks.
• Troubleshooting poor-performing wireless networks by detecting the presence of RF interference.
• Works in concert with any 802.11 discovery utility, providing a powerfuldiagnostic tool for setting-up and trouble-shooting wireless networks.

NOTE: Laptop shown in picture does not come with software.