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Butterfly Wi-Fi Power Meter

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Features

Specifications

Frequencies

FAQs

Butterfly Wi-Fi Power Meter

Butterfly is a low-cost, handheld power meter designed specifically for 802.11b, a and b/g WLANs in mind. The receiver attaches directly to any Access Point or Network Interface Card with an SMA external antenna connection. Butterfly™ measures both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz standards to verify power levels from 0 to 30 dBm in 1 dB steps. Other features include a built-in backlit display, simple keypad menu navigation and removable, rechargeable Ni-MH batteries for true portability.

Download Butterfly data sheet

Download Butterfly manual from the Technical Support section

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Features
  • Instantly measure power output of APs and NICs
  • Both 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies supported
  • Connects to standard SMA external antenna connector
  • Low-cost instrument that any field technician can afford
  • Light-weight, portable and rugged design ideal for realtime network analysis
  • Removable battery power (4 AA Ni-MH cells with 4 extra batteries & charger included)
  • Power via DC transformer for indefinite measurments
  • Built-in 128 x 64 Graphic backlit LCD with simple menu interface and navigation
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Specifications
RF:
Bands Supported 2400 – 2500 MHz ISM Band (802.11/802.11b/g standard)
5100 – 5900 MHz U-NII (802.11a standard)
RF Sensitivity (Wide Band)  -20 to -90 dBm
RSSI Measurement (Narrow Band) -30 to -90 dBm @ 100 kHz reolution bandwidth
Tuning Increments FHSS
INPUT POWER:  
AP Power Measurement 0 dBm to 30 dBm
Measurement Steps 1 dB
RF Range 0 to -40 dBm
Resolution 1 dBm
GENERAL SPECIFICATION:  
Stability  +2.5 PPM over entire temp range 32 deg to 120 deg F
Antenna  SMA Female 50 ohms 
Controls  4 button keypad 
Warm -Up Time  < 3 minutes  
Power  Internal removable batteries (4 AA Ni-MH batteries) or via AC to DC transformer (included)
Run Time 10 hours
MECHANICAL:  
Weight  2 lbs. 
Dimensions  2" H x 4" W x 9" L 
INCLUDES:  
Butterfly includes antenna connector kit (SMA Female 50 ohm), 8 removable batteries (8 AA Ni-MH cells) and a rugged carrying case.
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Frequencies
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
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FAQs
Does the Butterfly work with any access point?
Butterfly works with any access point or NIC with an external SMA antenna connector.
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