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- Page 1 W L A N N E T W O R K S N I F F E R Manual itnetworks.softing.com/waveXpert itnetworks.softing.com/waveXpert...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ....................3 Device description ..........................3 Contents of the delivery ........................4 The key differences between WaveXpert 1 and WaveXpert 2 ............4 WaveXpert hardware overview ......................5 Control elements ..........................5 Thunderbolt™ 3 socket ........................5 LED indicators ............................. 6 External power connector (Power-in socket) .................. -
Page 3: General Information
The data recorded in the WaveXpert are transferred via the Thunderbolt™ 3 port to the PC and stored in the memory. These data can be displayed and analyzed there. A program is installed on the PC for the configuration of the WaveXpert, such as the definition of the receiving channels or the channel bandwidth. -
Page 4: Contents Of The Delivery
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N CONTENTS OF THE DELIVERY • WaveXpert device • Carry case • Thunderbolt™ 3 cable • USB-stick with operating software • Manual THE KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WAVEXPERT 1 AND WAVEXPERT 2 Feature WaveXpert 1 WaveXpert 2 Frequencies 2.4GHz & 5GHz... -
Page 5: Wavexpert Hardware Overview
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N WAVEXPERT HARDWARE OVERVIEW CONTROL ELEMENTS The front panel shows the following elements: Thunderbolt™ 3 Function indicators Power In socket port THUNDERBOLT ™ 3 SOCKET Only a special cable certified for Thunderbolt™... -
Page 6: Led Indicators
EXTERNAL POWER CONNECTOR (POWER-IN SOCKET) The PC may not be able to deliver enough power for the WaveXpert and it may be possible that the maximum power supplied from the PC Thunderbolt port is not sufficient in certain WaveXpert operating modes. - Page 7 E/A connections. The connection of voltage sources with more than 20V can irreversibly damage the WaveXpert. This damage is not covered by the warranty. Take care that the cooling vents on the sides always remain unobstructed. Do not use the device if the cover has been removed or has become loose.
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Page 8: Commissioning
• A USB 3.0 or 3.1 port is needed on the PC for the provided USB-stick. • Two WaveXpert devices on one PC are supported, so long as the PC has two Thunderbolt™ 3 ports. • MacBook (Pro) and Mac systems are not currently supported. -
Page 9: Commissioning
A maximum of 15 watt can be provided per Thunderbolt™ 3 to the WaveXpert. That is why not all channel bandwidths are simultaneously adjustable on all adapters without an external power supply to the WaveXpert. - Page 10 Note: The boot sequence can differ with later versions, so that no further boot menu or boot manager is displayed after selection of the USB boot stick under some circumstances. A successful boot sequence is recognizable from the WaveXpert boot logo. CAUTION The operating system is launched from a USB flash memory.
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Page 11: Wavexpert Operation
• WaveXpert Program for controlling the WaveXpert hardware and activation of Wireshark. • Install WaveXpert Utility With this update and installation script, the WaveXpert software can be installed or updated to activate the WaveXpert hardware. • Menu The program menu in the bottom left corner shows all (pre-)installed programs. The system can also be shut down and restarted here. -
Page 12: Connect To A Network
Click on your Wi-Fi network and enter your password. SOFTWARE UPDATE Before the first use, you should check that the current WaveXpert version is installed and, if necessary, run an update. Click on the “Install WaveXpert Utility” icon to do so. -
Page 13: Explanation Of The Wavexpert Software
W A V E X P E R T O P E R A T I O N EXPLANATION OF THE WAVEXPERT SOFTWARE WaveXpert – without attached hardware WaveXpert – with attached hardware External Power Activate when an external power supply such as a battery is connected to the WaveXpert. - Page 14 Launches Wireshark with the selected adapter settings and preselects the adapter. No recording will be started. Further settings can be configured. “Run Wireshark capture” Launches Wireshark with the selected adapter settings and starts a recording on the selected adapters in a temporary file. itnetworks.softing.com/waveXpert...
- Page 15 “Run long-term capture” Long-term capture is for long-term recordings without a graphical interface. A folder selection dialog is displayed. Traces are created for each selected adapter every 5 minutes in the specified folder. The recording is ended after clicking on “Stop”. itnetworks.softing.com/waveXpert...
- Page 16 “Wi-Fi scan” A scan is done for available Wi-Fi networks and access points. The recognized Wi-Fi channel, the bandwidth, the SSID, the MAC address of the AP (BSSID), and the signal strength are displayed. itnetworks.softing.com/waveXpert...
- Page 17 • Distance between the sender of the packet and WaveXpert • Alignment of the WaveXpert with respect to the sender of the packet • Data rate/modulation at which the packet is transferred • External interference/interfering signals •...
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Page 18: Faq
Does the WaveXpert have an assigned transfer direction? • For best possible recording of Wi-Fi communication, it is recommended to align the cover surface of the WaveXpert in the direction of the sender. Information such as FAQs or workarounds are constantly being expanded and changed. -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
CE: RED Directive 2014/53/EU CE: ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU FCC: USA/Canada Wi-Fi standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (up to 80/160 MHz) Frequency 2.4GHz: 2.412 up to 2.472 GHz 5GHz: 5.180 up to 5.825 GHz Max. channel bandwidth 20/40/80/160 MHz Simultaneously recordable channels itnetworks.softing.com/waveXpert... -
Page 20: Use In The Us/Canada
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. itnetworks.softing.com/waveXpert... - Page 21 Softing office in your country. itnetworks.softing.com ©2019 Softing IT Networks. In line with our policy of continuous improvement and functional enhancement, product specifications are subject to change without notice. Subject to changes and errors. All rights reserved. Softing and the Softing logo are trademarks of Softing AG. All other cited trademarks, product and company names or logos are the sole property of their respective owners.
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