Name: Netscout aircheck G2
Brand: Netscout
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Released 03/2016, Revision 09/2017

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AirCheck

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Wireless Tester

User Manual

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Introduction14
- Link-Live Cloud Service14
- Aircheck G2 Manager15
- About this Manual15
- Register Your Product15
- The NETSCOUT Website16
- Contact NETSCOUT16
- Safety Information16
- Package Contents18
- Internal Battery Charging and Life18
Aircheck G2 Tester Physical Features19
The Aircheck G2 Home Screen20
Discovering Networks and Access Points22
- The Networks List Screen23
- How To: Search for Ad-Hoc Networks25
- The Network Details Screen25
- The Access Points List Screen27
- The Access Point Details Screen30
- Troubleshoot: if the Tester Does Not Discover an Access Point or Network33
Viewing Channel Usage34
- The Channels Utilization Screen34
- The Select Channel Screen36
- The Channel Details Screen37
- The Channels Overlap Screen38
Discovering Clients40
- The Client List Screen40
- The Client Details Screen42
- Troubleshoot: if the Tester Does Not Discover a Client44
Detecting Interferers45
- The Interferer Events List Screen45
- The Interferer Event Details Screen47
Using Autotest to Diagnose Your Network Health49
- Autotest Air Quality49
- Rogue Access Points Test52
- Autotest Network Tests52
Testing Ethernet for Access Point Backhaul57
- The Ethernet Test Results Screen57
Companion Services59
- Getting Started in Link-Live Cloud Service59
  - How To: Claim the Aircheck G2 to Link-Live59
- Getting Started with the Aircheck G2 Manager PC Application60
Customizing the Tester for Your Network61
- Changing the Location Settings and Language61
  - How To: Change the Location Settings61
  - How To: Change the Language on the Tester61
- Entering Network Security Credentials62
- Using Profiles to Manage Settings and Security Credentials64
- Adjusting the Test Thresholds67
  - How To: Change the Test Thresholds on the Tester68
Verifying Connectivity and Coverage69
- Defining Ping and TCP Port Open Test Targets69
  - How To: Add a New Network Test Target69
- Running a Connect to Network or Connect to AP Test71
- Reviewing Connect to Network or AP Results72
- Reviewing User-Defined Test Target Results74
- Next Steps76
Locating an Access Point, Client, or Interferer77
- How To: Locate an AP, Client, or Interferer77
- How To: Search Using the Internal Antennas78
- The Locate AP Screen79
- The Locate Client Screen80
- The Locate Interferer Screen82
- Using the External Directional Antenna83
  - How To: Use the External Antenna to Locate83
Performing a Network Roaming Test86
- How To: Start a Roaming Test86
- How To: Select a Custom Test Target86
- The Roaming Test Screen86
Performing an Access Point Range Test90
- How To: Start a Range Test90
- How To: Select a Custom Test Target90
- The AP Range Test Screen91
Conducting Iperf Performance Testing93
- How To: Run an Iperf Test93
- The Select Iperf Server Screen93
  - Available Iperf Remotes List95
    - How To: Discover a NETSCOUT Test Accessory Using the Ethernet Test95
- Reviewing Iperf Test Results96
Saving Test Sessions and Managing Files98
- Saving Sessions and Packet Captures98
  - How To: Save a Test Session98
  - How To: Save and View a Packet Capture99
- Managing Files on the Aircheck G2 Tester99
- Using the Remote Interface101
- Managing Profiles and Sessions on a PC Using Aircheck G2 Manager101
XVIII.all Aircheck G2 Settings104
- Profiles104
- Networks104
- Access Points105
- 802.11 Settings107
- Interferer Settings110
- Ethernet Settings110
  - How To: Configure a Test Target for Ethernet Tests110
- Thresholds112
- Autotest Settings114
  - How To: Configure Autotest Settings114
- Iperf Settings114
- Test Targets115
- Location Settings117
- Manage Files117
- Device Settings117
  - Link-Live Settings118
    - How To: Configure Link-Live Settings for Web Proxy119
- About119
Maintenance120
- Cleaning the Tester120
- Updating the Aircheck G2 Firmware121
- Exporting a Troubleshooting Log121
- Restoring Factory Defaults121
- Viewing Device Information122
- Troubleshoot: if the Tester will Not Turn off122
Specifications and Compliance123
- Environmental Specifications123
- General Specifications124
- Wireless Specifications125
  - Wi-Fi Antennas126
  - Wi-Fi Adapter127
- Certifications and Compliance130
- Federal Communication Commission and Industry Canada Interference Statement131
- Important Note: FCC and IC Radiation Exposure Statement132
- Exposure to RF Energy132
- Regulatory Statements134
Appendix A: Quick Reference: Examining Your Network Health135
- How Is My Network Quality135
- What Is in the Wireless Environment137
- Can Devices Connect to My Network138
- What Is Causing Slow Network Performance or Dropped Connections140
- Are There Security Risks in My Network140
- Where Is an Access Point141

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Brand	Netscout
Model	aircheck G2
Category	Test Equipment
Language	English

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