As more and more networks take up residence in the 5 GHz band to escape the overcrowding at 2.4 GHz, the ability to scan those higher frequencies will become increasingly important. With Wi-Spy DBx and Chanalyzer, you’ll be equipped to detect wireless interference wherever it occurs.
- Wi-Fi Planet
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When the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games was preparing for the arrival of thousands of international athletes and millions of excited spectators, they knew they'd need an accurate and easy-to-use tool to identify WLAN interference and unauthorized activity on wireless networks across their multiple venues. With MetaGeek's Wi-Spy DBx, the committee found the functionality and reliability they needed, in a compact, affordable and easy-to-use package.
Wi-Spy DBx is a full-featured dual band spectrum analyzer that helps you install, analyze, optimize and troubleshoot 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless networks. Whether you're setting up your first wireless network, expanding current wireless capabilities, managing multiple networks, or making a move to 802.11n or 802.11a, MetaGeek's Wi-Spy DBx has got you covered.
MetaGeek's Wi-Spy DBx is a professional-grade spectrum analyzer that comes bundled with Chanalyzer, our full-featured spectrum analysis software. Together these tools provide a high-resolution visualization of your wireless landscape for easy analysis of wireless channels and quick troubleshooting of Wi-Fi interference. Wi-Spy DBx covers 802.11a/b/g/n networks in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
| 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz | |
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| Frequency Range: | 2.400 to 2.495 GHz | 5.150 to 5.850 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution: | 26 KHz to 3 MHz | 24 KHz to 3 MHz |
| Filter Bandwidth: | 58 to 650 KHz | 54 to 600 KHz |
| Antenna: | RP-SMA |
| Amplitude Range: | -100 dBm to -6.5 dBm |
| Amplitude Resolution: | 0.5 dBm |
MetaGeek's Wi-Spy DBx is the only tool you'll need to install, analyze, troubleshoot and optimize 802.11a/b/g/n networks in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The Wi-Spy DBx is an affordable and easy-to-use spectrum analyzer that comes bundled with MetaGeek's industry-leading Chanalyzer software for high-resolution graphical visualization of your wireless networks.
We used the Wi-Spy DBx extensively across various venues as it was used to identify unauthorized access points and to map out our internal Wi-Fi coverage. It is a great tool that helps us trouble shoot more accurately and quickly! The Wi-Spy units work extremely well and I would use them at other large events, and all members of my staff really enjoyed having them in our “tool kit." -Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games |
"In 16 years of building and analyzing wireless networks, Wi-Spy is the best 'bang-for-the-buck' I've seen" -Matt Wheeler, Indigo Networks |
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The DBx is the first Wi-Spy product to cover the 5 GHz (5150-5850 MHz.) bands, which are of increasing importance with 802.11n deployments and the availability of low-cost dual-band Wi-Fi access points and adapters. The DBx is very easy to use - install the Chanalyzer 3 software from the Web, insert the dongle, and you're off. -Craig Matthias, Network World |
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The Wi-Spy DBx is the finest Wi-Fi troubleshooting tool, and the first one you should own. It helps me to make my clients' WLAN reliable and secure, by quickly and easily finding interfering devices and rogue Wi-Fi access points. Since it is dual band it does not miss a thing! The Wi-Spy DBx impresses my clients when they can see radio waves in the included Chanalyzer program. Ultimately, it lowers costs because the Wi-Spy DBx makes me fast and accurate. -Michael Lochocki, Mechize, LLC |
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With the proliferation of WLANs in businesses and homes, the need to plan and police wireless networks is growing. The MetaGeek Wi-Spy DBx USB device and accompanying Chanalyzer 3 software simplify sophisticated spectrum study for the masses. -Matthew Sarrel, eWeek |
The Wi-Spy DBx includes Chanalyzer 4, MetaGeek's fast and powerful spectrum analysis software. It includes the ability to record and playback Wi-Spy data to troubleshoot Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi activity in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Chanalyzer offers the traditional Spectrum Analyzer view with Max, Average and Current.
The Topographic View is a key feature in Chanalyzer. Similar to a density map, MetaGeek uses a special color scheme to assign colors to frequency amplitude points that are being used in the 2.4 GHz and 5.8GHz band. This is a great resource for identifying devices with very low duty cycles.
We like to call this the Waterfall View. The Spectral View graphs the amplitude levels over time. It is in this view where you'll notice some odd amplitude levels around noon-only to discover the company microwaves in the company kitchen were clobbering your WLAN.
MetaGeek's Wi-Spy DBx is available as a single sale or you can purchase multiple units at a discounted rate. And when you buy the Wi-Spy DBx, you're also eligible for special discounts on MetaGeek's other great wireless troubleshooting tools. So buy one Wi-Spy DBx, or stock up with enough to cover all the geeks on your team.




