Berkeley Varitronics Systems Beetle 802.11a Manual

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Page 1 Beetle 802.11a manual version 1.1...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
MAIN MEASUREMENT..................6 SIGNAL METER....................6 AP INFO......................6 CLEAR LISTS....................7 802.11a Frequency/Channel Range................. 7 NETWORKING BASICS..................8 GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS................... 9 IMPORTANT WARNINGS FOR ALL BVS PRODUCTS 5 GHZ OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA SPECS BEETLE 802.11a DATA SHEET Page 1...
Page 3: Getting Started
Additional antennas may be ordered from BVS. GETTING STARTED Before using your Beetle 802.11a receiver for the first time, insure that the batteries are completely charged and correctly installed in the instrument. Connect the provided 5 GHz antenna to the female SMA connector located on the top of the instrument.
Page 4: Accessories
SSID and antenna alignment screens. Beetle 802.11a ACCESSORIES Your Beetle 802.11a receiver includes all of the basic opera- tional accessories, including a 5 GHz antenna, eight Ni-MH batteries (2 sets), one battery charger and an AC/DC power adaptor.
Page 5: Main Menu
RIGHT arrow key to make a selection. INFORMATION This screen indicates the firmware versions of the particular Beetle 802.11a and its serial number. These screens are necessary should any upgrades or repair be necessary to the Beetle 802.11a. AP MEASUREMENTS This selection allows the user to scroll through any of the 12 802.11a channels.
Page 6: Scan All Channels
middle). SCAN ALL CHANNELS This selection scans all 12 channels for active APs. Up to 64 APs, their respective channel and power in dBm will be listed on this screen. Use the UP/DOWN keys to toggle bewteen the desired channels and the press the RIGHT key to choose the channel.
Page 7: Main Measurement
(an antenna alignment kit is now available for the Beetle 802.11a). The needle at the bottom shows the current signal level in dBm. A lighter needle image to the right of the needle indicates signal strength peak hold.
Page 8: Clear Lists
CLEAR LISTS This selection clears the Beetle 802.11a’s memory of any list of APs that have been detected since a scan has occurred. Press the LEFT key at any time to back up to previous screen. Beetle 802.11a Channel/Frequency Ranges...
Page 9: Networking Basics
Networking Basics Packets and traffic Information travels across a network in chunks called “packets.” Each packet has a header that tells where the packet is from and where it’s going, similar to what you write on the envelope when you send a letter. The flow of all these packets on the network is called “traffic.”...
Page 10: Glossary Of Acronyms
Glossary of Acronyms Alternating Current Analog to Digital converter Automatic Gain Control Access Point Applet a small Application Bit Error Rate BPSK Binary Phase Shift Keying Basic Service Set Band Width CDMA Code Division Multiple Access (spread spectrum modulation) Direct Current Digital to Analog decibel decibels referenced to 1 milliwatt...
Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL BVS ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1)Read and understand all instructions. 2)Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Page 12 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network inter- face. 4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. INSTRUCTION FOR BATTERIES CAUTION: To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these Instructions: Use only the type and size of batteries mentioned in owner’s manual.
Page 13 5 GHz Omni-Directional (5.5” long) 5 GHz Omni-Directional Frequency Response...
Page 14 BEETLE 5 GHz SCANNER IEEE 802.11a Wi-Fi INSTALLER Beetle™ is a handheld, low-cost wireless instrument designed specifi- cally for installing and maintaining 802.11a Wi-Fi networks. The calibrated receiver measures a wide range of RF spectrum from 5.150 GHz through 5.825 GHz (low, middle and upper U-NII band).
Page 15 Beetle includes 8 AA Ni-MH batteries, fast-charger, omni adjustable 3dBi 5 GHz antenna, SMA cable connector adapter, hard protective travel case and and soft protective holster case. Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Liberty Corporate Park, 255 Liberty Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Phone 732-548-3737 • Fax 732-548-3404 • Internet: www.bvsystems.com • E-mail: info@bvsystems.com...