Introduction; Link-Live Cloud Service - Netscout aircheck G2 User Manual

I. I
NTRODUCTION
The AirCheck G2 Wireless Tester is a portable tool for
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verifying network availability and performance and
troubleshooting connection issues. Networking and IT
professionals can, for example, use the AirCheck G2 Tester
to ensure that 802.11 wireless LANs are available to mobile
users or examine channel usage to identify the source of
problems.
The AirCheck G2 Tester 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, and Clients each 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.
AirCheck
™
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 and clients.
Network Roaming and AP Range tests define the

boundaries of your network.
In addition to the AirCheck G2 Tester hand-held tool, the
Link-Live Cloud Service and AirCheck G2 Manager PC
application provide managing, organizing, and documenting
capabilities for your Tester and test data.

Link-Live Cloud Service

The Link-Live Cloud Service is a free, online system for
viewing, tracking, and organizing your AirCheck G2 test
G2 Wireless Tester