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Wi-Fi is a complex technology, but testing it doesn’t have to be. The AirCheck Wi-Fi tester allows network technicians to quickly verify and troubleshoot 802.11 a/b/g/n networks.
Designed specifically for dispatched troubleshooting, AirCheck simplifies wireless testing by providing:
Its intuitive design makes it simple for anyone to quickly master AirCheck. Instant power-up, automated testing, and quick access to more detailed information, lets you close trouble tickets faster – making technicians and users alike more productive. Easily manage test results and documentation using AirCheck Manager software. From start to finish, AirCheck helps take the guesswork out of everyday wireless troubleshooting.
Instant-on operation – Powers up in less than three seconds and automatically starts discovering networks, access points (APs), and channel activity.
Get answers fast – The one-button AutoTest quickly provides a pass/fail indication of the wireless environment and identifies common problems - for any level of Wi-Fi technician's expertise.
Identifies security settings for each Network and Access Point: Open, WEP, WPA, WPA2, and/or 802.1x.
Pinpoints Wi-Fi traffic and interference – Shows how much of each channel’s bandwidth is consumed by 802.11 traffic and interference, and the APs using each channel.
Finds rogue APs – Flags unauthorized APs and clients. Helps you hunt them down with the LOCATE function or find them even faster with the optional directional antenna.
Supports 802.11a/b/g/n All in one handheld tool.
Performs three essential Wi-Fi tests and a pass/fail indication of the wireless environment and identifies common problems - for any level of technician's expertise.
AutoTests are user configurable and based on the multiple profiles which can be stored in AirCheck and selected for different sites or requirements. Results may also be stored for export to AirCheck Manager.
AirCheck finds configuration and coverage problems as well as rogue APs. View a list of all physical APs heard by AirCheck or clients connected to a specific AP, and the following information:
Find security issues, rogue APs and coverage problems and view a list of all wireless networks heard by AirCheck. Instantly see the following for each network:
Quickly identify rogue APs by setting the authorization status for each AP in AirCheck or AirCheck Manager software. Once set, this allows you to instantly verify authorized devices and determine if rogue devices are present on your network.
You may define an AP's authorization status two ways: from AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester or the AirCheck Manager software.
Quickly track down rogue (unauthorized) and other APs or clients by graphing the signal strength over time, or by using an audible indication which can be muted. 
Quickly identify AP configuration problems. View the following information for each physical AP:
View the process steps on the display and store them in a log for troubleshooting. Quickly test performance and quality of the connection by using the continuous ping response, loss-rate, and connection-range features.
Quickly determine if channels are overloaded due to Wi-Fi traffic (displayed in blue) or interference (displayed in gray). Verify channel-usage pattern or overlap and flag illegal use of channels.
With AirCheck, you can also detect the presence of interference. Devices that can cause interference include microwave ovens, cordless phones and headsets, BlueTooth® devices, and analog video cameras.
Channel Usage Details
Find overloaded channels and interference. Drill in further to see the level of Wi-Fi traffic and interference over the last 60 seconds on a selected channel, as well as the access points using this channel.
AirCheck Manager software is included with AirCheck and provides two capabilities: the ability to manage AirCheck profiles and manage sessions recorded with AirCheck.
Profiles
Easily configure, manage, and control the use of your AirCheck – or an entire fleet of them – with the Profiles feature, which includes the following settings:
Name and transfer multiple profiles into AirCheck, as needed for different facilities. You can also transfer profiles from AirCheck to AirCheck Manager software.
For enhanced security, profiles are password protected and settings are encrypted, both in AirCheck and AirCheck Manager software. This eliminates worry about unauthorized access to your network if your AirCheck tester is lost or stolen.
Record Session
Document what AirCheck is seeing to share or archive. Create summary or detailed reports allowing you to quickly close a trouble ticket or provide documentation for problem escalation. Press one key to record all collected details for:
Transfer sessions to a PC and easily view/store them using AirCheck Manager software.
AirCheck fully supports multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Multi-language support includes AirCheck user interface, getting started guide, user manual and supporting AirCheck Manager software, help files and user reports.
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| AirCheck | AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester includes: AirCheck tester with Lithium Ion battery, USB cable, soft case, Getting Started Guide, CD with AirCheck Manager software and CD with AirCheck User Manual | ||||||||
AirCheck Gold Support:
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| ACK-LRAT2000 | Network Tech Troubleshooting Kit w/ACK,LRAT-2000 includes: AirCheck tester, LinkRunner AT 2000 tester, AirCheck external directional antenna, spare Li-ion battery for either AirCheck or LinkRunner, IntelliTone Pro 200 probe, WireView 2-6 cable ids, LinkRunner AT holster, AirCheck holster and deluxe carrying case. See Photo | ||||||||
ACK-LRAT2000 Gold Support:
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| AirCheck-LE | AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester for Law Enforcement includes: AirCheck tester, AirCheck holster, External directional antenna, Auto charger and AirCheck Getting Started Guide for Law Enforcement See Photo | ||||||||
AirCheck-LE Gold Support:
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| AIRCHECK-5PK | AirCheck 5 Pack: includes five (5) AirCheck testers and five (5) free external directional antennas. Available only in the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. See Photo | ||||||||
AIRCHECK-5PK Gold Support:
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| AIRCHECK-10PK | AirCheck 10 pack: includes a bonus free AirCheck tester, so you receive 11 AirCheck testers, and 11 free directional antennas. Available only in the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. See Photo | ||||||||
AIRCHECK-10PK Gold Support:
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| AirCheck-LE-10PK | AirCheck-LE 10 Pack: includes a free bonus free AirCheck-LE kit, so you receive 11 AirCheck-LE kits which contain (11 AirCheck testers, 11 AirCheck holsters, 11 external directional antennas, 11 auto chargers and 11 AirCheck Getting Started Guides for Law Enforcement). See Photo | ||||||||
AirCheck-LE-10PK Gold Support:
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| ACK-LRAT-CIQ | Ultimate Network Tech Troubleshooting Kit w/ACK,LRAT-2000,CIQ includes: AirCheck™ tester, LinkRunner AT 2000 tester, AirCheck external directional antenna, spare Li-Ion battery for either AirCheck or LinkRunner, IntelliTone Pro 200 probe, WireView 2-6 cable ids, LinkRunner AT holster, AirCheck holster and deluxe carrying case and CableIQ™ Qualification tester. See Photo | ||||||||
ACK-LRAT-CIQ Gold Support:
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| ES2-PRO-SX/I-ACK | EtherScope Series 2 LAN WLAN SX Fiber ITO + AirCheck including: EtherScope Series 2 LAN and WLAN with fiber and ITO options; AND AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester See Photo | ||||||||
ES2-PRO-SX/I-ACK Gold Support:
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| ES2-PRO-SXI-LR-ACK | EtherScope S2 LAN WLAN SX Fiber ITO + LRPRO + AirCheck-Kit including: EtherScope E Series 2 LAN and WLAN with fiber and ITO options; LinkRunner Pro with Reflector, Lithium Ion battery, and software case; and AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester with extra Lithium Ion battery, directional antenna and hardcase. See Photo | ||||||||
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| Model Number/Name | Description |
| ACK-Holster | Holster for the AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester |
| Softcase | Replacement AirCheck soft case |
| EXTANT-RPSMA | External Directional Antenna, RSMA connector |
| WBP-LION | AirCheck Lithium Ion Replacement Battery |
| POE-Detector | Power over Ethernet Detector, 802.3AT |
| MS-Auto-Ch | Auto Charger |
| DTX-ACUN | AC Charger, Universal |
| Environmental Specifications | |
| Operating temperature and relative humidity | 32ºF to 113ºF (0ºC to +45ºC) Note: The battery will not charge if the internal temperature of the tester is above 113ºF (45ºC) |
| Operating relative humidity (% RH without condensation) | 90% (50ºF to 95ºF; 10ºC to 35ºC) 75% (95ºF to 113ºF; 35ºC to 45ºC) |
| Storage temperature | -4ºF to 140ºF (-20ºC to +60ºC) |
| Shock and vibration | Random, 2 g, 5 Hz-500 Hz (Class 2) 1 m drop test |
| Safety | EN 61010-1 2nd edition |
| Altitude | Usage up to: 4,000 m; Storage: 12,000 m |
| EMC | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 61326-1 |
| Certifications and compliance | |
 | Conforms to relevant European Union directives |
 | Listed by the Canadian Standards Association |
 | Conforms to relevant Australian standards |
 | Conforms to FCC Rules, Parts 15.107, 15.109 |
| General | |
| Dimensions | 3.5 in x 7.8 in x 1.9 in (8.9 cm x 19.8 cm x 4.8 cm) |
| Weight | 14 oz (0.4 kg) |
| Battery | Removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (18.5 Watt-hrs) |
| Battery life | Typical operating life is 5.5 hours. Typical charge time is 3 hours. |
| External AC adapter/charger | AC input 90-264 Vac 48-62 Hz input power DC output 15 Vdc at 1.2 amps |
| Display | 2.8 in color LCD (320 x 240 pixels) |
| Keypad | 12-key elastomeric |
| LEDs | 2 LEDs (transmit and link Indicators) |
| Host interface | USB 5-pin mini-B |
| Wireless antenna | Internal |
| External antenna port | Input only. Reverse-polarity SMA connector. |
| Wireless | |
| Specification compliance | IEEE 802.11a, 11b, 11g, 11n |
| Receive Channel Frequencies | 2.4 GHz Band* 5 GHz Band* *Notes: |
| Transmit Channel Frequencies | 2.4 GHz Band** 802.11 g/n 20 MHz BW (HT20) 802.11n 40 MHz BW (HT40) 5GHz Band** 802.11 n 40 MHz BW (HT40) **Notes: |
| Regulatory Domain | World Mode, 802.11d compliant |
| External Directional Antenna | |
| Frequencies | Frequency range 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz and 4.9 to 5.9 GHz Minimum gain 5.0 dBi in the 2.4 GHz band and 7.0 dBi in the 5 GHz band |
| Connector | Reverse-polarity SMA plug |
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Wireless Solutions Brochure
Wireless Solutions Brochure | Download PDF (1.49 MB) |
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AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester Data Sheet
AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester Technical Data Sheet | Download PDF (1.25 MB) |
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Fluke Networks' Solution Catalog
64 page guide to selection and ordering Fluke Networks' Solutions and Products | Download PDF (6.39 MB) |
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WLAN Troubleshooting Application Note Using AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester
Troubleshooting four common wireless problems | Download PDF (306 KB) |
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Video: What is AirCheck? | View Demo | |
AirCheck Virtual Demo - English | View Demo |
Fluke Networks’ AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester Simplifies Wireless Troubleshooting For University of Colorado
Challenge:
UCCS relies heavily on its wireless network, and in turn depends on a small team of students and staff to keep it all running. Yet troubleshooting daily Wi-Fi problems is difficult without the proper tools and training – all compounded by tight budgets and regular student helpdesk turnover. These challenges make network analysis much more of a guessing game, or require waiting until a team member with the right expertise is available. As a result, the IT department decided it needed a tool like Fluke Networks’ AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester, a tool that was durable and easy to use for troubleshooting in the field.
Results:
The University found the AirCheck tester’s push-button simplicity made it easy for even untrained students to use, yet the device’s detailed analysis made it possible to quickly diagnose problems and bring students and staff back on line.
Challenge:
With electronic crime growing in popularity and sophistication, law enforcement agencies require the latest tools to stay one step ahead of criminals. Long gone are the days when all you need is an IP address to find a physical location, or a wire to trace a piece of equipment. Yet officers are required to handle this aspect of investigation every day, in harsh environments, and often with little training. The Police Department in Martinez, CA is no exception, and was looking for a compact, rugged, cost-effective and simple tool to use in the field – a tool like the AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester from Fluke Networks.
Results:
The Martinez PD found that the AirCheck tester met all of its requirements for a reliable and easy to use piece of field equipment, quickly becoming an indispensible tool for the investigation of electronic crime.
Challenge:
With diverse hospital customers spread across North America, providing wireless connectivity for critical medical equipment is literally a life and death matter for Hospira. In addition, the company also has an R&D test facility that has been purposely engineered to represent a hostile network environment, allowing teams to push their solutions to the limit with real-world threats and conditions. Because of these facts, the company wanted a tool like Fluke Networks’ AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester that was fast, efficient and incredibly easy to use for testing wireless connectivity.
Results:
Hospira found the AirCheck tester not only cost less and could do more than other tools – often solving troublesome problems in minutes – but that it was also so simple to use, that remote clinical staff with no IT background could work the device.
Cerner discovers a healthier way to troubleshoot wireless networks with AirCheck.
Cerner is one of the world’s leading suppliers of healthcare information technologies for hospitals and clinics. With more than 8,000 clients worldwide, they are on the forefront of electronic medical record systems to meet the needs of both health care providers and patients. Wireless access is now an essential component of almost any system’s infrastructure.
As Senior Technology Architect, Ben Bolin leads a team that is involved in both designing systems from scratch, as well as troubleshooting existing systems.
AirCheck™ Wi-Fi Tester keeps scientists connected at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Since it was founded in 1975, The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle has grown into a broad-based biomedical research institute, with an international reputation for pioneering work in cancer and infectious disease. Organized around 120 Principal Investigators, this highly decentralized organization has two dozen IT departments. The largest of these groups, Center IT, supports both the Clinical Research and Administration Divisions. Four technicians support 1800 users with 1900 computers, 380 of those laptops.
The Hutchinson Center makes a wireless network available to all employees. While Center IT does not spend a lot of time on wireless issues, it does field user complaints, handle configurations for new users and guests, and as the organization grows, addresses infrastructure issues. Armed with the AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester and a list of their most common wireless challenges, the Center’s IT team set out to troubleshoot these issues.
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AirCheck is on call at Providence hospital making wireless problems fast and simple to diagnose.
With 644 beds and more than 4,000 health care professionals on staff, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital in Spokane Washington is one the largest hospitals in the Northwest. Providence has the challenge of managing 1650 clients across 300 access points and keeping everyone connected and productive.
Now, however, Lee can use Fluke Network’s AirCheck™ Wi-Fi Tester to troubleshoot interference and connectivity complaints. In less than 5 minutes, the hardware team completes troubleshooting that would take up to 45 minutes with a laptop. With just one incident per day, the AirCheck tester will pay for itself in a few months.
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AirCheck reduces Wi-Fi troubleshooting incidents from hours to minutes at Eastside Catholic School.
Having wireless access is very popular with both the students and staff at Eastside Catholic School. Yet, according to Brad Pritchett, the school’s Information Technology Manager: “Wireless is a challenge. You’re never quite sure what’s happening with Wi-Fi.”
Problems he currently encounters include interference, users not being able to connect, weak signals, and intermittent access.
Brad used to lug around his laptop and use specialized Wi-Fi software to troubleshoot. But these days Brad can put the Fluke Networks AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester in his pocket and go.
AirCheck v2.0 makes it easier and faster for frontline technicians to troubleshoot today’s complex WLAN problems. AirCheck features a new one-button AutoTest that automatically conducts critical wireless tests for interference, network quality and rogue access point (AP) detection. It also provides increased visibility of client devices and allows users to track them, making it easy to identify and solve wireless connectivity problems.
The new onboard security configuration feature allows users to configure the tester without using a PC. Additional features include stealth rogue hunting and improved support for legacy WEP/802.1x security and Meru networks.
New V2.0 features
AirCheck owners with active Gold support can get the upgrade to 2.0 at no additional cost. For more information, contact Fluke Networks support.
The AirCheck™ Wi-Fi Tester was designed to quickly and easily troubleshoot 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks - all in a dedicated handheld tool. Designed specifically for dispatched troubleshooting, AirCheck simplifies wireless testing.
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Awards
| eWeek names AirCheck™ Wi-Fi Tester as one of the top 5 products of 2011 alongside others from Google, Apple, Microsoft and VMware. |  |
| Test and Measurement World Finalist, Best in Test - Wireless Test category |  |
| Techworld Network Management Tool of the Year |  |
AirCheck™ Wi-Fi Tester is a regulated test instrument and is approved for shipment and sale into the following countries:
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Gold Support for your AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester allows you to make the most of your AirCheck purchase while ensuring a higher return on your investment. 
You will minimize your downtime, receive faster trouble resolution and have total access to all support resources.
What do you get with Gold Support for your AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester?
Repairs and loaner equipment - If your AirCheck should fail, we'll deliver a loaner unit via next-day delivery to keep you up and running. We'll repair your AirCheck and replace defective or faulty accessories at no charge, with first on bench" priority, and return it to you - all shipping paid by Fluke Networks.
Access to live 24 x 7 technical support - Extend the expertise of your staff. Gold Support includes direct, immediate telephone access to our world-class Technical Assistance Center (TAC), direct access only available to Gold Members. Our centers in Seattle, WA and Eindhoven, NL employ a full staff of highly trained technical experts that are on call, including weekends and through the night when most network changes are implemented, to answer complex troubleshooting questions helping you get the most out of your AirCheck and understand the results you are seeing.
Accessory Replacement - Some accessories are essential to your AirCheck. The normal warranty on accessories is 90 days, but parts and accessories that shipped with your AirCheck will be replaced free of charge with Gold Support once qualified as defective by our technical assistance center.
Software upgrades - Your AirCheck will never be out of date. You'll receive all software upgrades free - the only way to keep your AirCheck updated.
Unlimited access to our Knowledge Base - You'll have an open door to valuable proprietary information we've gathered from helping customers over the years. It also includes helpful technical articles written by our experts.
Member Only promotions - Your membership qualifies you for Members Only promotions and programs. This includes product discounts, access to reconditioned equipment at special prices and other incredible values.
Ensure that you are getting the most out of your AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester with Gold Support Services.
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