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July 21, 2010:
Chanalyzer Pro and Chanalyzer 4 released - the next generation in Spectrum Analysis and Reporting!
November 30, 2009:
AirPcap wireless packet capture tools now available in Canada. Bundle with a Wi-Spy and Save!
November 26, 2009:
Visiwave Site Survey software now available. Now you can not only see wireless interference real-time, but map it.
Wi-Spy Hardware/Software Comparison
Metageek manufactures four hardware spectrum analysers. Each has different capabilities - on the hardware and on the software side.
Which Wi-Spy is Right for me?
There are four Wi-Spy models. In a nutshell here are the differences.
| Model | Frequency | Antenna | Software |
| Wi-Spy 2.4i | 2.4GHz | Internal | Chanalyzer Lite |
| Wi-Spy 2.4x | 2.4GHz | External | Chanalyzer 3.4 & Lite |
| Wi-Spy DBx | 2.4 & 5GHz | External | Chanalyzer 3.4 & Lite |
| Wi-Spy 900x | 900MHz | External | Chanalyzer 3.4 & Lite |
The Wi-Spy 2.4i is intended as a low-cost alternative to the professional external models. It does a fantastic job for it's price range, however it lacks the ability to save data for later review and the ability to connect an external directional antenna. For more detail see the side-by-side comparison with the 2.4x.
Specifications
The following table illustrates the specifications of all Wi-Spy hardware to date.
| Wi-Spy Versions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna | Internal PCB Trace | Internal PCB Trace | External, RP-SMA | External, RP-SMA | External, RP-SMA |
| Bandwidth (MHz) |
2400 - 2482 | 2400 - 2492 | 2400 - 2495 |
2.4GHz: 2.400 - 2.495 5GHz: 5.150 - 5.850 |
862-928 |
| Frequency Resolution (KHz) |
1000 | 375 | 27 - 421 |
2.4GHz: 26 - 3000 5GHz: 24 - 3000 |
24-375 |
| Bandwidth Resolution (KHz) |
60 - 675 |
2.4GHz: 58 - 650 5GHz: 54 - 600 |
54-750 | ||
| Amplitude Range (dBm) |
-97 to -50.5 | -102 to -6.5 | -110 to -6.5 | -100 to -6.5 | -105 to -6.5 |
| Amplitude Resolution (dBm) |
1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Chanalyzer | < 2.2 | Lite | 3.x | > 3.2 | >3.3 |
| Price (CDN) |
Discontinued | $99.00 | $199.00 | $609.00 | $199.00 |
*Most values for the Wi-Spy 2.4x, Wi-Spy DBx and Wi-Spy 900x can be adjusted in hardware configuration using the latest Chanalyzer 3.x.
More Information
Chanalyzer 3.xChanalyzer Lite
Recon remote Wi-Spy tool
Chanalyzer Comparison
Wi-Spy 2.4x at Metageek
Wi-Spy Benefits
Support Resources
Software Downloads