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Yellowjacket 802.11a Wi-Fi Analyzer

This product is no longer sold but still supported for current users. For similar features in a newer product, try the Yellowjacket-B/A/G Wi-Fi Analyzer.

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Yellowjacket 802.11a Wi-Fi Analyzer

Yellowjacket® is a wireless receiver module designed to work with HP’s iPAQ® PDA in sweeping, analyzing and optimizing 5 GHz W-LANs and WISPs. The receiver measures all 8 OFDM network channels operating on the IEEE 802.11a standard allowing the user to determine the SSID and RSSI (narrow and wideband) signal levels of any Access Point. Yellowjacket® allows those familiar with the iPAQ’s PocketPC® interface a unique advantage over “software only” products currently available because Yellowjacket® functions as a complete WLAN analysis system combining the elegant PocketPC® Windows CE® environment along with Berkeley’s precision calibrated receiver technology.Yellowjacket™ is also fully compliant with Hive Indoor Mapping Software so users may also create, edit and analyze indoor W-LANs where GPS reception is not possible.

Download Yellowjacket 802.11a data sheet

Download Yellowjacket 802.11a manual from the Technical Support section

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Features
  • 5 GHz Spectrum Analysis for 8 OFDM network channels within 802.11a standard
  • Removable iPAQ® PocketPC PDA (contact BVS for latest models)
  • SSID Detection
  • Direction Finding (for use with optional DF Antenna)
  • MAC Security Authorizations
  • Total Channel Power
  • Hive Indoor Mapping Coverage Software (optional)
  • Narrowband RSSI
  • Survey Sweep of all channels
  • Peak Search/Peak Hold
  • JPEG Screen Snapshot
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Specifications
FREQUENCY SUPPORT:
5.180-5.320 GHz
RF SPECIFICATIONS:  
RF Sensitivity (Wide Band) -20 to -90 dBm
RSSI Measurements (Narrow Band) -30 to -90 dBm @ 156 kHz resolution bandwidth
Tuning Increments Tunes 8 channels (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)
GENERAL RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS:  
IF Bandwidth Wideband 22 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 6 " L (water resistant, high-impact ABS plastic case)
Runtime > 3 hours
Recharge Time < 1 hour
ACCESSORIES:  
Yellowjacket accessories: 5 GHz Antenna, 8 Ni-MH Batteries, AC/DC Power
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:  
12V car adapter  
5 GHz Directional 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
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Frequencies
  • 5.180-5.320 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 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®.
Scorpion AP List Screen

Hive softare

Hive™ Mapping Coverage PC Software

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Options

5 GHz DF Antenna 5 GHz DF Antenna (black)

5 GHz Directional Corner Reflector

9 dBi gain (yellow or black)

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FAQs
Does the YellowJacket 802.11a offer storage of data?
 
Yes, an iPAQ offers internal storage of data. Of course data may also be "dragged" over to a PC synced to the iPAQ.
Does the YellowJacket 802.11a collect GPS data?
 
There is an optional internal GPS receiver that may be ordered with Yellowjacket PLUS 802.11a for an additional $1,000.
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