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Beetle Wi-Fi 802.11a Installer
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Beetle™ 802.11a is a handheld, low-cost wireless instrument designed specifically for installing and maintaining 802.11a Wi-Fi networks. The calibrated receiver measures a wide range of RF spectrum from 5.150 GHz through 5.825 GHz (low, middle and upper U-NII band). Beetle measures and demodulates beacon packets from any 802.11a OFDM access point providing stats like MAC, SSID and signal strength as well as WEP encryption status. Beetle's frequency range makes it ideal for wireless IT network technicians looking to install, verify, optimize and even align their 5.8 GHz antennae for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and network backhaul. Beetle is a passive, wireless tester so that users may study all nearby 802.11a networks "invisibly" and accurately for true wireless measurements and features a built-in display with keypad button interface for portable, PC-independent operation anywhere.
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Download Beetle 802.11a manual in the Technical
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- Numerical and graphical RSSI - perfect for WISP antenna alignment
- Tests ALL 802.11a 5 GHz APs, bridges or ad-hoc client cards on or off your network
- Calibrated reciever measures and reports RSSI, MAC, SSID & WEP
- 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)
- Built-in LCD and keypad navigation for PC-free operation
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| FREQUENCY SUPPORT: |
| 5.150-5.250 GHz |
U-NII Lower Band |
| 5.250-5.350 GHz |
U-NII Middle Band |
| 5.500-5.700 GHz |
U-NII Upper Middle Band |
| 5.725-5.825 GHz |
U-NII Upper Band |
| RF SPECIFICATIONS: |
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| RF Sensitivity (Wide Band) |
-20 to -80 dBm |
| Tuning Increments |
Tunes all 12 OFDM channels (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, 161) |
| CORRELATED POWER MEASUREMENTS: |
RATIO |
| Total Channel Power Measurement |
-20 dBm : -80 dBm |
| GENERAL RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS: |
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| IF Bandwidth |
Wideband 20 MHz |
| Stability |
+ 2.5 PPM Temp ranges 32 to 120 degrees |
| Antenna |
SMA Female 50 ohm |
| Power |
Internal battery power (4 AA Ni-MH) |
| Weight |
3 Lbs. |
| Dimensions |
2" H x 4" W x 8 " L (water resistant, high-impact ABS plastic case) |
| Runtime |
> 5 hours |
| Recharge Time |
< 1 hour |
| ACCESSORIES: |
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| OPTIONAL DIRECTION FINDING ANTENNA : |
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| Frequency |
5.150-5.350 MHz |
| Gain |
5 dBi |
| VSWR |
<2 : 1 |
| Impedence |
50 Ohm nominal |
| Beamwidth |
75 degree vertical, 65 degree horizontal |
| Front-to-Back Ratio |
22 dB or better |
| Material |
Powder-coated aluminum, ABS plastic radome |
| Weight |
1 Lb. |
| Connector |
SMA attached at rear of antenna |
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5.150-5.250 GHz
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5.250-5.350 GHz
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5.500-5.700 GHz
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5.725-5.825 GHz
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5
GHz Directional Corner Reflector
9
dBi gain
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Does
the Beetle offer storage for post-processing of data?
No.
Beetle is a simple and cost effective tool for sweeping potential
wireless network spaces and optimizing existing networks.
Does
Beetle work with frequency-hopping (802.11 FHSS) networks?
While
Beetle is designed to scan for DSSS APs, it is effective in troubleshooting
interference originating with microwaves, frequency-hoppers and other
2.4 GHz sources. |
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