Fluke OptiView Getting Started Manual
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- Page 1 ® OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer Getting Started Guide PN 3337363 September 2008 ©2008 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
- Page 2 The warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke Networks authorized reseller, and does not apply to any product which, in Fluke Networks’ opinion, has been misused, abused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
- Page 3 If these terms are not acceptable, the unused product and any accompanying written material should be returned promptly to the Fluke Corporation or the place of purchase for a full refund of the license fee paid.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contacting Fluke Networks ..............3 OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer Support ........4 OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer and Accessories........ 4 Installing the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer Application ....5 Installing the Wireless PC Card ..............6 Using the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer.......... 8 Driver Control Popup ................ -
Page 5: Introduction
OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer gives you the vision you need to manage your wireless network. Note The OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer is equipped with a wireless network access card that supports 802.11a/b/g/n specifications. Before You Start Warnings... -
Page 6: Contacting Fluke Networks
® OptiView Getting Started Guide which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •... -
Page 7: Optiview Wireless Network Analyzer Support
Network Analyzer the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer. Getting Started Guide Registration Card Fluke Networks can serve you best by registering online at www.flukenetworks.com. If you cannot register online, please fill out and return the supplied registration card. Warranty Card Factory 1 year warranty... -
Page 8: Installing The Optiview Wireless Network Analyzer Application
Remove the wireless PC card from the analyzer before installing the software update. If you are using a USB flash drive: 1. Insert the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer Option CD into your PC. Autostart should launch the user interface. If not, use Windows Explorer and double-click on launch.exe. -
Page 9: Installing The Wireless Pc Card
USB CD drive: 8. Connect the CD drive to the Integrated Network Analyzer. 9. Insert the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer Option CD. Autostart should launch the user interface. If not, use Windows Explorer and double- click on launch.exe. - Page 10 The wireless PC Card is installed in the PC Card slot located on the right side of the OptiView Integrated Network Analyzer. When inserting the card, make sure it is properly aligned while sliding it into the card slot. It should slide in freely. Do not force it into the slot.
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Page 11: Using The Optiview Wireless Network Analyzer
Using the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer Driver Control Popup The Fluke Networks OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer application and the Fluke Networks InterpretAir WLAN Survey Software application both use the drivers for the wireless PC card. Only one application can use the drivers at a time. -
Page 12: Starting The Optiview Wireless Network Analyzer
On the Windows desktop, select the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer (OPVWNA) icon to launch the software. Upon a successful launch of the software, the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer Front Page will appear as shown below. Monitoring of your WLAN is automatically started. - Page 13 ® OptiView Getting Started Guide apo33s.bmp • The top pane of the screen gives immediate visibility into your 802.11 networks and their coverage quality, utilization, security levels, and vulnerabilities. You can use the pull-down menu above the device list to filter the list by device type or network configuration.
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Page 14: Initial Setup
Wireless Network Analyzer Using the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer • Highlight an entry in the device list and key configuration parameters are displayed in the lower left section. • The overall network health is displayed in the lower center section. The application continuously monitors 802.11a/b/g/n channels and reports key... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Your Analyzer
Resetting and Powering the Analyzer Completely Off If you suspect the Windows environment has locked up, you may have to reset the OptiView Integrated Network Analyzer. This is done by pressing the Reset button. If you are not sure if the Windows environment or the analyzer (hardware) has locked up, you may have to completely power down the analyzer by forcing the power off as described below. -
Page 16: Before Calling Technical Support
Wireless Network Analyzer Troubleshooting Your Analyzer Before Calling Technical Support Before calling technical support, you can perform these basic analyzer troubleshooting steps to pinpoint many problems: Do you suspect Windows has locked up? If yes, press the Reset button. Do you suspect the analyzer has locked up? If yes, completely power-down the analyzer. -
Page 17: Using The Online Help System
OptiView Getting Started Guide Using the Online Help System The help system is an integral part of the OptiView Wireless Network Analyzer. While using the analyzer user interface, help can be accessed by selecting the Help button located on the bottom-right of the user interface screen. -
Page 18: Wireless Pc Card Specifications
Wireless Network Analyzer Wireless PC Card Specifications Wireless PC Card Specifications • Frequency range: USA: 2.400 - 2.483GHz, 5.15 - 5.35GHz , 5.47 - 5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.85GHz Europe: 2.400 - 2.483GHz, 5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.47 - 5.725GHz Japan: 2.400 - 2.497GHz, 4.90 - 5.091GHz, 5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.47 - 5.725GHz China: 2.400 - 2.483GHz, 5.725 -5.85GHz •... - Page 19 ® OptiView Getting Started Guide China: 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 • Operating Voltage: 3.3V +/- 5% • Output Power: 802.11a/b/g 17 dBm peak power 802.11n 2.4Ghz HT20 18dBm peak power, 2.4Ghz HT40 18dBm peak power, 5Ghz HT20 18dBm peak power 5Ghz HT40 17dBm peak power •...