netAlly AirCheck G2 Wireless Tester User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- netAlly
Table of Contents
NetAlly AirCheck G2 Wireless Tester
Overview
The AirCheck G2 is a comprehensive, hand-held tool for network professionals to test and troubleshoot the latest wireless networks. The AirCheck G2 operates on 802.11b/g/n networks in the 2.4-GHz band and 802.11a/n/ac networks in the 5-GHz band. It offers the following test types:
- The high-level discovery screens for Networks, Access Points, Clients, and Interferers show an overview of the devices that AirCheck G2 has detected on your network.
- From the discovery screens, you can touch any network or device’s name to view its detailed connections and measurements.
- The Channels utilization screen allows you to examine in-depth the usage for all channels in your network.
- AutoTest provides a comprehensive summary of your Wi-Fi Air Quality and Network Quality at the current time and location.
- The wired Ethernet Test measures PoE voltage and link speed and indicates whether the Tester can connect to network and user-defined targets.
- The Locate function helps you physically find access points, clients, and interferers.
Network Roaming and AP Range tests define the boundaries of your network.
Link-Live Cloud Service
is a free, online system for upgrading your AirCheck G2 software, sharing test
configurations and profiles, storing and analyzing test results, and
generating reports.
AirCheck G2 Manager
is a Windows PC application that can be used for upgrading your AirCheck G2
software locally, creating test config-urations and profiles, storing and
analyzing test results, and generating reports.
Download the AirCheck G2 Manager software from Link- Live.com/downloads.
Power Up and Connect
- Charge the internal battery for 3 hours by connecting the included power supply to an AC outlet and the charging port.
- Press the power button to start up the unit.
- Connect your AirCheck G2 to an active Internet connection using the Ethernet port.
Sign Up/Sign In
- To get started with Link-Live, create a user account at Link-Live.com.
- Follow the instructions in the activation email you receive from Link-Live.
- Then, sign in.
Claim to Link-Live
- The first time you sign in to Link-Live, a pop-up window appears prompting you to claim a device. If you already have units claimed, navigate to the Units page from the left side navigation menu, and click the Claim Unit button at the lower right corner.
- Select your device (AirCheck G2), and follow the on-screen instructions to finish claiming.
- For more information on using Link-Live, open Support from the left side menu.
Download and Install AirCheck G2 Manager
- From your Link-Live account, go to Support, and select Downloads.
- Download and install AirCheck G2 Manager.
- Use AirCheck G2 Manager to transfer test results to your PC for management and analysis.
- See the AirCheck G2 Manager Help for more instructions.
Register your product at support.netally.com/Login to receive information on updates.
Get the complete AirCheck G2
Wireless Tester User Manual at
NetAlly.com/products/AirCheck.