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Firefly Wi-Fi Network Security Monitoring
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Firefly™
is a sophisticated 802.11b/a/g, FHSS & Bluetooth Wi-Fi analyzer
that helps IT managers maintain network throughput and security by recognizing
and identifying abnormalities in network traffic. Firefly's™
core application software creates relational databases of information
through a wireless network of remotely configurable Fireflies™
with each Firefly™
containing up to 10 calibrated receivers. This configuration allows
users to collect vital WLAN parameters such as MAC, SSID, RSSI, PER
and WEP and then identify and locate failed authentication attempts,
unauthorized APs, STAs and their channel usage. Optional D-Fly antennae
ensure continuous network scanning with simultaneous direction finding
precision on a particular channel. E-mail alerts are sent directly from Firefly's™
database core directly to IT security officers anywhere in the world
for immediate evaluation. Firefly's™
core database gives users real-time or time-stamped WLAN traffic security
profiles for a true network footprint.
 Download Firefly data sheet
Download Firefly user's
manual from the Technical Support Section |
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- Up to 10 removable
Wi-Fi receivers (802.11b/a/g, Bluetooth or FHSS) per Firefly
- Multiple Fireflies
controlled via local network or over the internet
- On and Off-site
monitoring from network machine(s) using Watcher™ application
- Modular software
and hardware packages allow for user flexibility
- “Who’s
talking to who?” mode for determining network footprint
- D-Fly™
antenna option for pinpointing RF anomalies & APs
- Ability to detect
malicious interference within network boundaries
- Comprehensive
network statistics (MAC, SSID, RSSI, WEP, PER, etc.)
- E-mail alerts
from core application sent immediately to IT security officers
- Input network
floor plan for directional statistics
- Monitor network
bandwidth availability and throughput via ethernet
- “Health
Monitor” acts as preventive medicine for your wireless network
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| 802.11 FHSS & BLUETOOTH MODULES: |
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| Bands
Supported |
ISM: 2.400-2.485 GHz |
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RF Sensitivity (Wide Band) |
-20 to -90 dBm |
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RSSI Measurement (Narrow Band) |
-30 to -90 dBm @ 100 kHz reolution bandwidth |
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Tuning Increments |
50 kHz steps |
| 802.11B/G MODULES: |
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| Bands
Supported |
ISM: 2.400-2.485 GHz |
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RF Sensitivity (Wide Band) |
-20 to -90 dBm |
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RSSI Measurement (Narrow Band) |
-30 to -90 dBm @ 343.75 kHz resolution bandwidth |
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Tuning Increments |
Tunes 11 USA channels & 3 international channels |
| 802.11A MODULES: |
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| Bands Supported |
U-NII lower band 5.15 - 5.25 GHz (channel numbers 36,40,44,48)
U-NII middle
band 5.25 - 5.35 GHz (channel numbers 52,56,60,64) |
Proposed
additional spectrum
The proposed Upper band (5.725-5.825 GHz)has recently been approved.
There is a proposal to extend that band to: (5.725-5.850 GHz)
for Outdoor (up to 4 watts max). In addition, on May 15, 2003 the FCC introduced an amendment
to Part 15 of the rules governing the operation of unlicensed
National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices, including
Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs), to make available an additional
255 megahertz of spectrum in the 5.47-5.725 GHz band. This will
increase the spectrum available to unlicensed devices in the
5 GHz region of the spectrum by nearly 80%, and, it represents
a significant increase in the spectrum available for unlicensed
devices across the overall radio spectrum. (see FCC Docket No.
03-122) Released June 4, 2003 After the FCC finalizes the spectrum
allocation and ratifies the standard BVS will sell instruments
covering these newly approved bands.
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RF Sensitivity (Wide Band) |
-20 to -90 dBm |
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RSSI Measurement (Narrow Band) |
-30 to -90 dBm @ 156 kHz reolution bandwidth |
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Channels |
tunes 8 OFDM channels |
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: |
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IF Bandwidth |
Wideband 22 MHz |
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Stability |
+2.5 PPM over entire temp range 32 deg to 120 deg F |
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Antenna |
SMA Female 50 ohms |
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Controls |
included software for Windows 98, NT, XP, ME, 2000 |
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Power |
120 VAC |
| MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS: |
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Weight |
20 lbs. |
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Dimensions |
20" H x 8" W x 15" L |
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ISM: 2.400-2.495
GHz (802.11, 802.11b, 802.11g, Bluetooth)
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U-NII lower band
(5.180 - 5.240 GHz) (802.11a)
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U-NII middle
band (5.260 - 5.320 GHz) (802.11a)
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The YellowJacket Data Logger is a software
application for Windows® CE that displays, records and logs all
WLAN data received by the YellowJacket® on
the iPAQ® PocketPC® PDA. The software allows complete
control of the YellowJacket receiver. Data can be saved
on the iPAQ for later replay and conversion. YellowJacket® runsHive Indoor Mapping Software which allows the users to create , modify and plot measurements in
real-time all on a PocketPC®.
Firefly’s™ custom
PC software uses the most efficient search algorithm providing
the fastest and most accurate scan of all APs & STAs
in your 802.11 network’s radius. Network administrative
control and monitoring via any local or internet ethernet
connection assures non-stop wireless surveillance and
analysis 24 hours a day. |
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Optional D-Fly™
(Direction Finding) Antenna scans all channels and/or rests on one
channel to remotely survey and protect your WLAN’s perimeter.
A motorized antenna spins around hunting for all active APs. |
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How
many Fireflies do I need to monitor and secure my network?
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It
really depends upon how large your WLAN footprint is and how
many
channels and standards your access points operate on.
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