from the makers ofWi-SpyinSSIDer

HARDWARE

Get a Wi-Spy.
MetaGeek’s Wi-Spy might fit in your pocket, but this portable USB spectrum analyzer
is loaded with big-time performance. It’s high-resolution and enhanced amplitude range
make the Wi-Spy easy for you to identify interference in the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, or 5 GHz
spectrum. With MetaGeek’s compact spectrum analyzer, you can save time and money
while installing, troubleshooting and managing your wireless networks.

SPECTRUM
ANALYSIS
for 802.11

Begin your troubleshooting at the Physical Layer.
Let’s face it, the 2.4 GHz band is crowded. That’s why wireless professionals need Wi-Fi
tools that quickly isolate interference sources and identify the quietest available channel.
MetaGeek’s Wi-Spy is an easy-to-use tool designed for IT professionals, wireless network
consultants, and anyone who needs a compact Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer to troubleshootand optimize wireless networks.
Why is Wi-Spy the right tool?

Who can benefit from Wi-Spy?

•Helps identify the best open 		channels for your networks• Wireless IT Consultants and Professionals•Minimize troubleshooting andoptimize wireless installations• 802.11 a / b / g / n Network Engineers• 802.15.4 A / V and Automation Installers• Those curious about their wireless networks• Track radio activity andy analyze interference• Individuals and groups looking for affordable tools•

Isolate persistent interference•

Install and get started in seconds“Wi-Spy DBx Pro is
the only option that’saffordable for ourwhole team”
Chanalyzer Pro
takes Wi-Spy tothe next level.

Use together
with Chanalyzer

Wi-Spy DBx

Wi-Spy 2.4x

Wi-Spy 900x

2.4 & 5 GHz

2.4 GHz900 MHz

See reversefor detailsWi-Spy 900x

Wi-Spy 2.4x

Wi-Spy DBx

Frequency Range

862 MHz to928 MHz

2.400 to 2.495 GHz

2.400 to 2.495 GHz,
5.150 to 5.850 GHz

Amplitude Range-105 dBm to -6.5 dBm-110 dBm to -6.5 dBm-100 dBm to -6.5 dBm

Amplitude Resolution

0.5 dBm

0.5 dBm

0.5 dBm

Resolution Bandwidth(900 Mhz)
53.571 to 750.000 KHz(2.4 GHz)
58.036 to 812.500 KHz(2.4 GHz)
58.036 to 812.500 KHz(5 GHz)53.571 to 750.000 KHz

Sweep Time(900 Mhz) 307 msec

(2.4 GHz) 507 msec

(2.4 GHz) 507 msec
(low 5 GHz) 1242 msec
(mid 5 GHz) 1587 msec
(high 5 GHz) 641 msec

Antenna

RP-SMA

RP-SMA

RP-SMA

Compatible Software

Chanalyzer 4 .
Chanalyzer Pro.
Chanalyzer Lab *Chanalyzer 4 *Chanalyzer Pro
Chanalyzer Lab

Chanalyzer 4 *Chanalyzer Pro
Chanalyzer Lab

Device Finder
Directional Antenna

Device Finder
Directional Antenna(requires Chanalyzer Pro)

(requires Chanalyzer Pro)

Additional Accessories* Included in Purchase

Training Videos

Chanalyzer

bit.ly/wi-spy-training

spectrum analysis software
The premier wireless network troubleshooting and diagnosis tool. Together,with Wi-Spy hardware, visualizes RF.
- Determine proper channel- Visualize networks

Device Finder
2.4GHz directional
antennaEnhance your Wi-Spy’s
ability to track downinterference.
USE WITH: Wi-Spy DBx, 2.4x

REQUIREM EN TS
SOFTWARE

Chanalyzer
Chanalyzer Pro
Chanalyzer Lab

PHONE

208.619.3456

HEADQUARTERS

EMAIL
PHONE

OPERATING SYSTEM

Windows 7, Vista, XP (SP3)DISPLAY RESOLUTION

1024 x 768 (or greater)

FRAMEWORK

Microsoft .net 3.5 (or newer)USB

1.1 (or greater)

URL
EMAIL

TWITTER

metageek.com
Boise, Idaho
geeks@metageek.com
metageek.com@metageeksales@metageek.com+1 208.639.3140

Chanalyzer

from the makers ofinSSIDer

SOFTWARE

Enjoy the satisfaction of a nearly perfect WLAN implementation.
Chanalyzer turns data collected from a Wi-Spy into highly interactive charts and graphs,
allowing users to visualize their wireless landscape. Chanalyzer, combined with a wirelessnetwork card, can also display available access points as they appear in the spectrum,
giving quick insight into whether interference is Wi-Fi or non-Wi-Fi related.

SPECTRUM
ANALYSIS
for 802.11

Together, Wi-Spy and Chanalyzer enable both enterprise and small business users to visualize,
troubleshoot, and optimize WLANs. MetaGeek products are affordably priced to allow everyone,from individuals to large teams, access to professional-grade wireless spectrum analysis
hardware and software.
MetaGeek has created several variations of Chanalyzer for you to use.
Chanalyzer Pro is designed from the ground-up to be our premier software package for
Wi-Fi professionals. It has all the basic elements of Chanalyzer, and includes advanced
features like Report Builder, allowing you to produce customizable Wi-Fi reports of yourfindings for customers or clients. Chanalyzer Pro also includes our Waterfall Navigation
View, making recordings visual and easy to navigate for identifying interference. It also
has a unique utilization tab which allows you to clearly see utilization amplitude over time.
Chanalyzer Pro can also be used with our Device Finder directional antenna, allowing users
to quickly track down offending devices with a hot /cold feedback view.
Chanalyzer Lab is designed for users that need customized control of the Wi-Spy hardware
settings and is ideal for developing wireless devices and testing wireless equipment, such as
RFID, wireless audio/video, smart meters, and sensor networks.

Chanalyzer Pro
takes Wi-Spy tothe next level.
Wi-Spy was named a“Must-Have Product”
by Popular Science

Use together
with Wi-Spy
2.4x (2.4 GHz)
DBx (2.4 and 5GHz)
900x (900 Mhz)

See reversefor details

Chanalyzer

Chanalyzer Lab

Chanalyzer Pro

Wi-Spy 2.4x
Wi-Spy DBx
Wi-Spy 900x

Wi-Spy 2.4x
Wi-Spy DBx
Wi-Spy 900x

Wi-Spy 2.4x
Wi-Spy DBx
Wi-Spy 900x

Works with these Wi-Spy Models

See Wi-Fi Networks Graph
Collect Wi-Fi Networks Data
Create Device Classifications
Use Classifer Shlhouettes
Record and Save Your Sessions
Drag & Zoom for Closer View
Specify with Full Hardware
Configuration Control
Mark Frequency & Amplitude
Navigate Recording with ourWaterfall View
See Utilization Visualized
Automatically Classify Devices

Locate Signals with Device Finder

Create Custom Reports of Findings

Training Videos

bit.ly/chanalyzer-training

Wi-SpyDevice Finder

The premier wireless network
troubleshooting and diagnosis
tool. Together, with Chanalyzer
software, visualizes RF.

Enhance your Wi-Spy’s
ability to track downinterference.

spectrum analysis hardware

2.4GHz directional
antenna- Determine proper channel- Identify interference- Visualize networks

USE WITH: Wi-Spy DBx, 2.4x

MODELS AVAILABLE

OPERATING SYSTEM

Windows 7, Vista, XP (SP3)Wi-Spy 2.4x (2.4 GHz), Chanalyzer included

Mac OSX VIRTUALIZATION

VMware Fusion, Parallels

REQUIREM EN TS

Wi-Spy DBx(2.4 and 5GHz), Chanalyzer included

Wi-Spy 900x (900 Mhz), Chanalyzer Lab included

Virtual machines require an external USB Wi-Fi adapter
to view Wi-Fi information.

DISPLAY RESOLUTION

1024 x 768 (or greater)

FRAMEWORK

Microsoft .net 3.5 (or newer)rAM

2GB (recommended minimum)

HARDWARE

Wi-Spy DBx, 2.4x, 900x

WIRELESS ADAPTER

802.11n recommended
a, b, and g compatible

PHONE

208.619.3456

HEADQUARTERS

EMAIL
PHONE

URL
EMAIL

TWITTER

metageek.com
Boise, Idaho
geeks@metageek.com
metageek.com@metageeksales@metageek.com+1 208.639.3140