Wi-Fi Power Analyzer Hardware Operation; Getting Started - Berkeley Varitronics Systems Wi-Fi Power Analyzer Manual

Wi-Fi Power Analyzer™ is an instrument used to iden-
tify the frequency of an 802.11a,b or g Access Point
(AP) or Network Interface Card (NIC). In addition,
measurements can be used to verify the power output
and the frequency vs. power spectrum of the AP or NIC
under test.
Wi-Fi Power Analyzer is powered by 4 AA Ni-MH
batteries for portability or via an external AC power
supply. Data is displayed on a built in back-lit LCD
display. The unit is controlled via a simple 4 button
keypad that is used to navigate through the simple
menus and to select measurements. The Wi-Fi Power
Analyzer is connected directly to the AP or NIC under
test using the supplied antenna connection kit.
Measurements can be displayed either as a graph or in
large, easy to read text.

GETTING STARTED

Wi-Fi Power Analyzer is powered by
Ni-MH cells and comes with 4 extra cells and a Ni-MH
charger. Replacement AA cells must have at least 1500
mAh per cell. Ni-MH cells are recommended for best
performance from your Wi-Fi Power Analyzer. See the
charger's instructions and battery tips in this manual
for more information. Wi-Fi Power Analyzer may also
be powered with it's supplied DC transformer for loca-
tions near an AC power outlet.
Wi-Fi Power Analyzer's
backlit LCD capable of adjustable contrast.
Wi-Fi Power Analyzer connects to access points through
it's SMA male connector. An adapter kit is included to
ensure compatibility with many access points.
Wi-Fi Power Analyzer is powered on and off through its
green rocker switch.
Wi-Fi Power Analyzer operation is all done through
the 4-button keypad. The top and bottom buttons scroll
through menu options and set threshold levels. The left
button selects the highlighted menu option. The right
button returns to the previous screen.
4 rechargeable
display is a 128 x 64 blue,
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