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July 28, 2011:
Visiwave Site Survey version 3.0 is now available! Includes great reporting upgrades.
April 4, 2011:
Cascade Pilot Personal Edition now available in Canada. Taking Wireshark into Uncharted Waters
February 22, 2011:
Chanalyzer Lab released - Made for engineers, developers and generally anyone who tinkers with wireless things.
Wi-Spy Benefits
As the wireless space becomes more popular and congested, interference from non-Wifi devices can seriously degrade network performance. Other Wi-Fi tools, such as NetStumbler and Kismet only provide information about other Wi-Fi devices, but do not show interference from cordless phones, microwaves, Bluetooth devices, Zigbee, etc. Wi-Spy shows you the radio signals from all devices transmitting in that frequency - regardless of what type of device.
How can a Wi-Spy help me?
Here are some concrete examples of how Wi-Spy equipment can help you minimize the time you spend installing and troubleshooting wireless networks.
- If you install, maintain, or troubleshoot 802.11a/b/g/n networks, find the cleanest channel and minimize interference.
- If you work with consumers, avoid a revisit by using a Wi-Spy to determine what devices are likely to interfere with their network.
- If you experience Wi-Fi interference on a regular basis, discover competing access points AND other devices.
- Conduct pre-installation site surveys using Wi-Spy.
- If you're responsible for any type of 900MHz, 2.4GHz or 5GHz network, use a Wi-Spy to help eliminate problems.
Watch a video of how Wi-Spy and Chanalyzer can help you. Video Link.
Which Wi-Spy is Right for me?
There are four Wi-Spy models. In a nutshell here are the differences. For a detailed comparison see the Wi-Spy Comparison.
| Model | Frequency | Antenna | Chanalyzer Software |
| Wi-Spy 2.4i | 2.4GHz | Internal | Lite |
| Wi-Spy 2.4x | 2.4GHz | External | 3, 4, Lab, Pro & Lite |
| Wi-Spy DBx | 2.4 & 5GHz | External | 3, 4, Lab, Pro & Lite |
| Wi-Spy 900x | 900MHz | External | 3, Lab & Lite |
Video Demonstration
Interview with Ryan Woodings discussing benefits and use of Wi-Spy devices and demonstrating the newest products.
More Information
Chanalyzer LabChanalyzer Pro
Chanalyzer 3.x
Wi-Spy 2.4x at Metageek
Wi-Spy Comparison
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