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Yellowjacket 802.11B/A/N/G Wi-Fi Analyzer

Yellowjacket® B/A/N/G is a wireless test receiver system that demodulates, sweeps, analyzes, and optimizes all popular 802.11 Wi-Fi network standards including 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz), 802.11n, 802.11h and even 802.11a (5 GHz). The calibrated receiver is a passive measurement device that is network independent so it remains "invisible" to any 802.11 Wi-Fi network. Yellowjacket® B/A/N/G is also a powerful spectrum analyzer that measures RF energy (2.0-4.0 & 4.9-5.9 GHz) allowing not only detailed interference analysis but the ability to see the "whole picture" of your 2.4 and 5 GHz network WISP or hotspot. When equipped with a BVS DF (Direction Finding) antenna, Yellowjacket® B/A/N/G locates and pinpoints rogue APs and STAs and even detects interference from sources such as microwave ovens and cordless phones. Powerful packet analysis features such as Multipath (Ec/Io), SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio), Delay Spread, Channel Frequency Response (CFR), SSID and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) give Yellowjacket® B/A/N/G the distinction of being the only true handheld RF spectrum protocol analysis and direction finding tool accurate to within +1 dB. Yellowjacket® B/A/N/G functions as a complete WLAN analysis system offering both measurements made through packet demodulation and spectrum analysis in a rugged, handheld package.

Editor's Choice June 2007 Yellowjacket B/A/N/G Wi-Fi Analyzer is the RF GlobalNet Editor's Choice for June 2007

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Features
  • Measure 2.4 GHz coverage for DSSS and OFDM WLANs within the IEEE 802.11b/g standard
  • Measure 5 GHz coverage for OFDM WLANs within the IEEE 802.11a standard
  • Measures 802.11n packets and spectrum interference
  • Measure full 2.0-4.0 GHz and 4.9-5.9 GHz RF spectrum analysis in one handheld unit
  • Receive, filter and process DSSS and OFDM studies all in a handheld Windows Mobile OS® environment
  • 802.11 packet Demodulation tools for Channel Frequency Response & Antenna Alignment
  • Full Featured Spectrum Analysis including Power Triggers, Waveform Traces, Peak Hold/Search and Full Spectrum Sweep
  • Measure RSSI in true dBm with a calibrated receiver
  • Multipath and RSSI; narrow band & total channel power
  • Complex AP / STA list analysis including Multipath, Absolute Channel, SSID and Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • Rechargeable Internal Li-Poly battery or A/C power
  • MAC Security Authorization Lists/Detection/Alarms as well as WEP and WPA encryption detection
  • Internal GPS receiver for realtime geo-coding of all measurements
  • Optional Swarm™ mapping/validation coverage software
  • Optional Direction Finding antennae for locating rogue APs, WLAN hackers and other RF interference
  • Optional RJ-45 Ethernet Port for fast, networked PC communication
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Specifications
DEMODULATOR SPECIFICATIONS:
Bands Supported
2.0-4.0 GHz and 4.9-5.9 GHz (includes 802.11a and 802.11h (Europe))
RF Sensitivity (Wide Band)
-20 to -90 dBm
Packet Preamble Demodulator and Analyzer
Multipath Measurement and Graphical Display
Correlated Power Measurements
Ratio
Correlated Power (dBm)
-30 dBm : -100 dBm
Correlated Power to Total Power Ec/Io (dB)
0 dB : -10 dB
Total Channel Power Measurement
-20 dBm : -80 dBm
SPECTRUM ANALYZER SPECIFICATIONS:
Bands Supported
2.0-4.0 GHz and 4.9-5.9 GHz (includes 802.11a and 802.11h (Europe))
Average Noise Floor (no input)
< -100 dBm (reference level -70 dBm, resolution bandwidth=50 kHz)
Dynamic Range
> 40 dB
Level Accuracy
+ 1.5 dB (25º C)
Max Input (safe)
+ 0 dB
Max Input (no saturation)
-20 dB
Reference Level
-20 to -70 dBm (10 dB steps)
Display (iPAQ)
see HX2700 specifications
Operating System
Windows® Mobile 5.0
TRIGGERING:  
User Control Auto or Manual
Packet/Interefrence Trigger Trigger analyzer when input power meets or exceeds threshold (20 MHz span)
Trigger Threshold User settable in dBm
Trigger Delay User settable in ms
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:  
Input Connector SMA Female 50 ohm
Power Li-PO, AC, DC
Runtime Internal Battery > 3 hours
Recharge Time < 3 hours
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:  
Weight 3 lbs.
Dimensions 3" H x 5" W x 9 " L (water resistant, high-impact ABS plastic case)
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:  
2.4 GHz Omni-Directional Antenna, 5 GHz Omni-Directional Antenna, AC/DC Power
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:  
12V car adapter, 2.4 GHz Directional Finding Antenna, 5 GHz Directional Finding Antenna
OPTIONAL DIRECTION FINDING ANTENNA :  
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
Frequency 2300-2600 MHz
Gain 9 dBi
Bandwidth @ 2:1 SWR 200 MHz or better
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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Frequencies
  • 2.0-4.0 Ghz
  • 4.9-5.9 GHz
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Software
The YellowJacket Data Logger is a software application for Windows® Mobile 5.0 that displays, records and logs all Wi-Fi data received by the YellowJacket® on the iPAQ® PocketPC® PDA. The software allows complete control of the YellowJacket IEEE 802.11 scanner. Data can be saved on the iPAQ for later replay and conversion. YellowJacket® runs Hive Indoor Mapping Software and Drone GPS-Based Wi-Fi Software which allows the users to create, modify and plot measurements in real-time on an iPAQ and PC.

presets

spectrum analysis

resolution bandwidth

Yellowjacket B/A/G presets
Yellowjacket B/A/G spectrum analysis
Yellowjacket B/A/G resolution bandwidth

trigger

waveform traces

marker

Yellowjacket B/A/G channel trigger
Yellowjacket B/A/G waveform traces
Yellowjacket B/A/G marker feature

screen averaging

histogram

MAC list

Yellowjacket B/A/G screen averaging
Yellowjacket B/A/G histogram
Yellowjacket B/A/G MAC list

video smoothing

reference level

GPS

Yellowjacket B/A/G video smoothing
Yellowjacket B/A/G reference level
Yellowjacket B/A/G GPS info

multipath

persistence

RSSI over time

Yellowjacket B/A/G multipath
Yellowjacket B/A/G persistence
Yellowjacket B/A/G RSSI over time

security

802.11n Beamforming Capabilities

802.11n Throughput Capabilities

Yellowjacket B/A/G security
802.11n Beamforming Capabilities
802.11n Throughput Capabilities

 

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Options

Swarm Software

Swarm 802.11b/a/n/g Wi-Fi Mapping Coverage Software (optional PC software)

 

survey path

Swarm Survey Path Coverage (from actual HTML report)

 

Swarm AP coverage

Swarm Survey AP Coverage (from actual HTML report)

 

Swarm AP overlap

Swarm Survey AP Overlap (from actual HTML report)

 

Swarm reliability analysis

Swarm Survey Reliability Analysis (from actual HTML report)

 

Swarm signal strength

Swarm Survey Signal Strength (from actual HTML report)

 

Remote Manager MAC List Screen

Remote Manager MAC List Screen

 

Remote Manager MAC Monitoring Screen

Remote Manager MAC Monitoring Screen

 

Remote Manager Spectrum Sweep Screen

Remote Manager Spectrum Sweep Screen

 

Remote Manager Temporal Sweep Screen

Remote Manager Temporal Sweep Screen

2.4 GHz DF Antenna (black)

2.4 GHz DF Antenna

5 GHz DF Antenna

5 GHz DF Antenna (black)

2.4 GHz Directional Corner Reflector

9 dBi gain

5 GHz Directional Corner Reflector

9 dBi gain

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FAQs
Does the YellowJacket do both 802.11b/g and 802.11a studies?
 
Yes, the calibrated Yellowjacket receiver can detect and demodulate both 802.11b/g, 802.11a and even 802.11h (European standard) packets.
How do I get GPS data for my 802.11 measurements?
 
Yellowjacket 802.11b/a/g model contains an optional internal 12-channel GPS receiver for use in outdoor drive-studies for example.
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