1. Devices using 802.11 that were purchased by faculty for the classroom ie: AMX panels, Qwizdom. It has been difficult getting information from the factory for these devices as far as RF Radio specifications and data patterns.
2. To get a layer one snapshot of the radios being used, we have purchased a PSA37xp from AVCOM of Virginia. With this tool, I was able to get a footprint of the devices radio to determine channel used and power output. Chip Greene Network Specialist University of Richmond -----Original Message----- From: Dave Molta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 8:58 AM To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] WLAN Analysis Tools I'm working with a couple of my students here at Syracuse on an article for a December issue of Network Computing magazine that we are tentatively calling the "Wireless LAN Analysis Toolkit." We're hoping to provide readers with an understanding of the range of problems faced by managers of large WLANs along with a feel for the essential tools that are available, both commercial and open-source. We're thinking about everything from the physical layer (e.g., spectrum analyzers) all the way up the stack. Since Frank Bulk recently looked at distributed monitoring systems, we're not planning to cover those products explicitly. We're looking for help from current WLAN managers. You can either provide general input or answer the following two questions. I hope in most cases you would be willing to post your thoughts publicly, but if you have comments that are of a sensitive nature, you can e-mail me directly. 1. What are the most common WLAN problems you face, either in the design or operation of your network, for which WLAN analysis tools might be helpful? 2. Which specific available tools -- commercial or otherwise -- are most helpful in allowing you to do your job? Thanks, Dave Molta Director, Syracuse University Center for Emerging Network Technologies Sr. Technology Editor, Network Computing 315-443-4549 ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
