Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Network professionals conducting and analyzing AirMapper Wi-Fi site surveys (using AirCheck\u2122 G3 Pro or EtherScope\u00ae nXG) will many times find areas of the network with insufficient coverage or poor
performance. Resolving those issues could require changes to the infrastructure, either installing new APs, relocating existing APs, and\/or configuration changes.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWith its powerful design tools AirMagnet Survey PRO enables network professionals to predictively model the required changes, ensuring that problems found during the AirMapper site survey are fixed correctly,
resulting in improved Wi-Fi network performance and connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Predictively model Wi-Fi 6 network changes or design a new network without physically rolling out APs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Collect real-world data by performing true end-user experience measurements using AirMapper Site Survey on the AirCheck G3 and EtherScope nXG<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Generate heatmaps that provide full visibility of WLAN coverage, noise, SNR, interference, throughput, data rates, retries,
loss, Voice-over-Wi-Fi MOS, and more on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz or 6GHz bands<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Save time by performing active and passive surveys in a single walk-through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Key Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wi-Fi 6E Survey Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
AirMagnet Survey PRO is a Wi-Fi design and site survey analysis solution that enables users to measure, as well as assess, true end-user experience of a Wi-Fi 6E network using AirMapper\u2122 Site Survey on the AirCheck\u2122 G3 and EtherScope\u2122 nXG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When using AirMapper for data collection AirMagnet Survey PRO goes beyond just verifying RF coverage by plotting actual enduser network performance measured in terms of PHY data rates, retry rates, operating mode, and channel width while taking environmental situations and network configuration into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Wi-Fi design and site survey analysis solution shows the coverage of specific Wi-Fi parameters that boost performance, such as higher MCS schemes and wider channels. Plus, it helps identify where interference and legacy devices may impact network speeds. The result is a complete Wi-Fi \u201cheat map\u201d of
all critical RF and end-user performance metrics on the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. These \u201creal world\u201d measurements collected using AirMapper allow you to predictively model network improvements accurately and help save time and money by avoiding end-user network complaints.
NOTE: <\/strong>The use of Wi-Fi 6E internal or USB based adapters is also supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mtechnology.co.th\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-3.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIntegration with AirMagnet Planner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
AirMagnet Planner is built into AirMagnet Survey PRO, providing a single, seamless application as one of the industry\u2019s most complete approaches to wireless LAN design, deployment, and ongoing optimization for Wi-Fi 6 networks. With this integrated solution, AirMagnet Planner can be used to accurately design WLANs by modeling building construction materials\/obstructions, 802.11 APs, and visualizing coverage across multiple floors, then validating the results with real-world data in AirMagnet Survey PRO. Using
active end-user performance metrics, users can further perfect their planning models over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUsers also gain additional planning capabilities with the ability to test network plans against the AirWISE\u00ae engine for design requirements. AirMagnet Planner also integrates with AirMagnet Survey Express.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\u201cReal-world\u201d Survey Data Collection and
Solution of \u201cWhat-If\u201d Scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWith the AirMapper app on the AirCheck G3 or EtherScope nXG users can quickly and easily gather location-based Wi-Fi measurements and create visual heat maps of key performance metrics in AirMagnet Survey PRO. Simple to use, the AirMapper app is ideal for quick site surveys of new deployments, change validation, and performance verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Complete faster and easier Wi-Fi site surveys with an entirely mobile platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Perform enterprise-grade surveys without the need of a dongle or tethered device<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Collaborate – easily visualize and share survey data through AirMagnet Survey Pro or the Link-Live collaboration, reporting, and analysis platform <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
AirMapper\u2019s simultaneous wireless site surveying capability leverages dual integrated Wi-Fi radios to provide users with a solution to emulate real-world client behavior (using active surveys) \u2013 reducing site surveying time, effort and cutting costs by half as users only must walk the floor once to collect all required data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With AirMagnet Survey PRO, users can also create \u201cwhat-if\u201d scenarios to simulate a variety of changes to the Wi-Fi network and preview the impacts. This includes changing AP transmit power, channel, SSID settings or the addition of environmental noise. Users can also simulate moving APs to new locations and preview the effect of adding additional APs.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nOutdoor Wi-Fi Site Surveys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When using a Wi-Fi adapter for data collection, plus the combination of GPS support and integration with Google Earth, AirMagnet Survey PRO provides a clear path to fast, fully automated outdoor wireless
site surveys. Users can leverage their NMEA-compliant GPS device to automatically collect outdoor wireless data. They can also import street maps of any city in the world, allowing results to be analyzed in the AirMagnet Survey PRO user interface, or exported into Google Earth for a zoomed-in view to any street within the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mtechnology.co.th\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-6.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nSpectrum Analysis & Voice Over Wi-Fi Surveys<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Before making any design and deployment decisions, it is important to account for RF interference from non-802.11 devices. AirCheck G3 or EtherScope nXG users can use the optional NXT portable spectrum
analyzer to view spectrum analysis data before or after a survey has been performed. With this information, users can visualize RF energy and identify the presence of non-802.11 devices interfering with the WLAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile using a Wi-Fi adapter for data collection, AirMagnet Survey PRO addresses challenges faced by network installers and IT staff while deploying Voice over Wi-Fi networks and empowers them with
a built-in voice readiness verification system that allows users to ensure that their network design is in line with the recommendations of the wireless phone vendor. With this unique survey capability, users can validate and plot phone call quality, capacity, and other voice specific parameters at every location on a floor plan, to help identify and minimize issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mtechnology.co.th\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-7.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nValidate User and Application Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The AirWISE\u00ae engine allows users to set wireless network design or application requirements, such as signal coverage, throughput, PHY data rates, 802.11 specific parameters, and more, to help identify
any problem areas. Once set, users are alerted to the areas on the floor map that meet, or do not meet the requirement, enabling them to take the necessary action to solve the coverage, performance, or
capacity problems identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAirWISE includes the option to create profiles based on real-world survey data or wireless network modeling data that can be used to verify Wi-Fi deployment readiness for a variety of applications.
This single-click assessment of the Wi-Fi network helps save time, effort, and money by avoiding costly re-designs and minimizing IT troubleshooting costs. Users can also generate a Pass\/Fail report that
enables an efficient hand-over of results<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mtechnology.co.th\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-8.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nProfessional Custom Reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
AirMagnet Survey PRO includes a completely integrated reporting module that instantly creates custom reports of designs, site surveys or simulations. Customized templates provide users with flexibility by allowing the creation of various reports based on project requirements. Users can customize reports further by including excluding sections, adding in notes, or customizing logos, headers, and footers. Reports can be saved in multiple formats, such as PDF, XML, HTML, Excel, or Word.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nVisualize Coverage and Performance Differences Over Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wi-Fi environments are very dynamic, and to guarantee the best performance for end-users, it is important to be able to validate changes in coverage and performance in the network. AirMagnet Survey Pro\u2019s DiffView feature allows side-by-side visualization of differences between two separate surveys performed using AirMapper or a Wi-Fi adapter. The DiffView feature helps display how a site\u2019s wireless environment has changed over time. This view is a great way for IT professionals to validate the coverage
and performance of the network on an on-going basis. Likewise, users can use this feature to quickly compare a Wi-Fi design with actual site survey results. This information can then be used to fine-tune the environmental conditions within the planning tool for more accurate Wi-Fi network designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mtechnology.co.th\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-10.png\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nIntegration with WLAN Infrastructure Vendors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
AirMagnet Survey allows exporting of real-world survey data to Cisco Prime. This is critical for, not only calibrating Cisco\u2019s built-in planner modeling capabilities but also for specialized applications. For xample, location services that mandate a calibration site survey for maximizing location accuracy for Wi-Fi clients, or tags, and Voice over W-Fi services that recommend the use of site surveys to validate real-world data versus the predictive capabilities of the infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take advantage of the planning capabilities built inside AirMagnet Survey PRO by creating and exporting planner projects directly into Cisco Prime. This integration eliminates the need to repeat these tasks within Cisco Prime, saving users time and resources needed, in setting up maps, AP locations, and other WLAN deployment modeling activities.<\/p>\n\n\n
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