Folks, some things to know: - I've been using Ekahau for 10 years. It is very good, but you still have to understand what you are looking at. - As mentioned in previous posts, readings are card specific. You have to realize that a hand held phone is going to be much less sensitive than an external antenna You need the Ekahau sensor if you want signal to noise ratio (the most important metric) - (yes, the USB sensor is very convenient, but also very sensitive). - You have to understand how to adjust your findings. - Also, do NOT use the built in settings for voice - they are not sensitive enough. You have to understand the handsets you are using and what they require. - It has been the engine for Fluke, Nortel and NEC branded "tools" - The new Android software is only good for checking installed systems, not for design. If you have a design already done in the Site Survey software, the Android version will verify all APs are active. In the Beta testing, I told Ekahau it should be a freebie - they charge $299 -not worth it.
With all that said, please don't go buy site survey/design software and give it to an untrained or inexperienced person who does not understand RF. You will be disappointed with your results (too many AP's or not enough). -- *Ron Walczak RCDD, CWNA/CWSP Walczak Technology Consultants, Inc (724) 865-2740 *"The great aim of education is not knowledge but action." *- Herbert Spencer* * **Anyone can count the seeds in an apple; but only God can count the apples in a seed*. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
