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| Antenna | RP-SMA | Internal Trace | RP-SMA | RP-SMA |
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Frequency Range |
862 to 928 MHz | 2.400 to 2.495 GHz | 2.400 to 2.495 GHz |
2.4GHz: 2.400 to 2.495 5GHz: 5.150 to 5.850 |
| Frequency Resolution | 24 to 375 KHz | 373 KHz | 27 to 421 KHz |
2.4GHz: 26 KHz to 3 MHz 5GHz: 24 KHz to 3 MHz |
| Filter Bandwidth | 54 to 750 KHz | 429 KHz | 60 to 675 KHz |
2.4GHz: 58 to 650 KHz 5GHz: 54 to 600 KHz |
| Amplitude Range | -105 to -6.5 dBm | -100 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 | 0.5 dBm |
*Most of the values for the Wi-Spy 2.4x and Wi-Spy DBx can be adjusted in hardware configuration using the latest Chanalyzer.
The best solution for troubleshooting wireless networks is the Wi-Spy DBx. This analyzes all access points using 802.11a/b/g/n. The Wi-Spy 2.4i and Wi-Spy 2.4x only scan the 2.4GHz range (802.11b/g).
Wi-Spy DBx
Designed for the enterprise
environment--where IT manages multiple 802.11a/b/g/n networks--Wi-Spy DBx has serious horsepower. Use Wi-Spy DBx with Chanalyzer Lite, Chanalyzer 3, Recon 2.
- Manage 802.11a/b/g/n
- Scans the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band
- Fully configurable
- Offers all the great features of the Wi-Spy 2.4x and more
- Highest resolution of the Wi-Spy line
Wi-Spy 2.4x
The Wi-Spy 2.4x comes with an external antenna replaceable by a directional or more powerful antenna. Also, it has higher sensitivity and can scan as low as -110 dBm. See the technical differences at the bottom of the page.
Most of MetaGeek's software (Chanalyzer, Chanalyzer Lite, Recon 2, Channel Picker) is compatible with Wi-Spy 2.4x. Chanalyzer allows the user to perform the following:
- Data Recording for later playback.
- Hardware Configurability (2300-2600MHz)
- Remote Access with Chanalyzer and Recon
- Wi-Fi and ZigBee Reports (grade scale for the clearest channel)
Wi-Spy 900x
This Wi-Spy covers both the 868MHz and 915MHz bands. It is compatible with both Chanalyzer Lite and Chanalyzer 3. For anyone using Zigbee channels 1-10, or any other devices in the 900 bands, the Wi-Spy 900x should be your solution!
- Data recording for later playback
- Hardware configurability (783-930MHz)
Wi-Spy 2.4i
MetaGeek designed this Wi-Spy for basic site surveying and entry-level wireless troubleshooting for users needing more information than inSSIDer has to offer. The Wi-Spy 2.4i only works with Chanalyzer Lite. This device is perfect for wireless technicians doing simple installs, home audio and video installers, or gadget geeks looking for cheap spectrum analysis. It also includes powerful Wi-Fi channel and network graphs for analysis beyond inSSIDer.
Software Comparison
| Chanalyzer Lite | Chanalyzer 3 | |
| Wi-Spy Compatibility | v1, 2.4i, 2.4x, DBx | 2.4x, DBx, 900x |
| Hardware Configurability | Limited |  |
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| Adjustable Timeframe | Limited | |
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