AirCheck G2 allows frontline technicians to resolve 802.11ac problems
quickly and efficiently
WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2016--
NETSCOUT
SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT), a market leader in service assurance
and cybersecurity solutions, today launched the next generation of the
AirCheck™ Handheld Wireless Tester. This industry-leading tool is
available through NETSCOUT’s recently launched CONNECT360 global channel
partner program, and includes important new enhancements, such as
troubleshooting and diagnosing WiFi networks built using the
increasingly adopted 802.11ac standard, access point backhaul testing,
and free access to the Link-Live™ Cloud dashboard for more effective
results management.
“NETSCOUT is very excited to be releasing the AirCheck G2, which arms
technicians with easy-to-understand insights to 802.11ac wireless
networks that help reduce costly escalations,” stated Michael Szabados,
chief operating officer for NETSCOUT. “The AirCheck G2 sports a sleek
new look designed with the same quality engineering our customers and
the marketplace have come to trust. NETSCOUT is a firm believer that
wireless network edge technologies, such as 802.11ac, will play a
pivotal role in the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) and other
industries that require ubiquitous reach and mobility. NETSCOUT’s value
proposition has been anchored around helping customers gain the
real-time operational intelligence and insight necessary to ensure a
high-quality end-user experience, and this new tool embodies this focus
by providing front-line technicians with the capability to effectively
troubleshoot issues that can impact WiFi network performance.”
The NETSCOUT AirCheck G2 wireless tester is a powerful tool designed to
enable front-line IT to quickly and easily identify issues responsible
for spotty connections, dead zones, and slow speeds, as well as locating
rogue access points and unauthorized devices. This functionality is
ideal to support installation and troubleshooting of IoT wireless edge
infrastructure for applications, such as the testing of the wireless
infrastructure that supports patient monitoring for healthcare,
industrial IoT, personalized and immersive experiences for retail, smart
buildings and smart homes.
This easy-to-use handheld tester provides technicians with a broader
range of detailed insights into the wireless network than is currently
available using freeware applications or other commercially available
software packages. The AirCheck G2 comes with free access to a Link-Live
Cloud Service, a centralized management, collaboration and archival
workspace for network connectivity test results. Link-Live provides
greater job visibility, project control and fleet management for larger
distributed environments and also works with the LinkSprinter™ and
LinkRunner™ AT.
New AirCheck G2 enhancements include:
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802.11ac 3x3 radio to support next-generation wireless initiatives
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Link-Live integration for collaboration, reporting and results
management
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5” touchscreen display for improved ease-of-use
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Ethernet tests for AP backhaul verification
“NETSCOUT has clearly hit a home-run with the AirCheck G2. Not only is
it a perfect replacement for the venerable generation one AirCheck, it
comes packed with features that will make it the triage tool of choice
for WiFi professionals everywhere. In addition to the 802.11ac and touch
screen functionality, NETSCOUT raised the bar by integrating wired
testing directly into the unit - a must have for not only RF Designers
but Access Point installers,” explained Sam Clements, mobility practice
manager at Presidio, a leading US-based IT solutions provider offering
consulting, professional services, and cloud and managed services.
“Couple the new features with Cloud integration and it's the perfect
tool for a distributed nationwide team, or a tactical one-on-one
engagement. The 'at a touch' insight that the AirCheck G2 brings to our
team throughout all cycles of lifecycle management makes it an
invaluable asset to all levels of WiFi admins, engineers, and designers.”
“The 802.11ac standard is fast becoming the industry preference with
adoption rates in 2015 reaching 54.5% of dependent access point unit
shipments and 71.3% of dependent access point revenues,” said Nolan
Greene, research analyst, Network Infrastructure at IDC. “As enterprise
mobility becomes ubiquitous and IoT applications move into the
mainstream, there will be increased demand on enterprise WLANs. The
NETSCOUT AirCheck G2 Handheld Wireless Tester’s strong, industry-leading
capabilities around the 802.11ac standard will be absolutely critical in
supporting next-generation wireless initiatives.”
For more information visit the AirCheck
G2 Product page.
About NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC.
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ:
NTCT) is a market leader in real-time service assurance and
cybersecurity solutions for today’s most demanding service provider,
enterprise and government networks. NETSCOUT’s Adaptive Service
Intelligence (ASI) technology continuously monitors the service delivery
environment to identify performance issues and provides insight into
network-based security threats, helping teams to quickly resolve issues
that can cause business disruptions or impact user experience. NETSCOUT
delivers unmatched service visibility and protects the digital
infrastructure that supports our connected world. To learn more, visit www.netscout.com.
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