AirMagnet Enterprise Analyzer for Cisco
The AirMagnet Enterprise Analyzer for Cisco is a software-only Wi-Fi troubleshooting solution designed specifically for Cisco Unified Wireless Networks. The Enterprise Analyzer software cooperates with your Cisco Wireless LAN controllers and lightweight access points to collect Wi-Fi data for expert analysis.
AirMagnet Case Study
AirMagnet is an impressive tool which has proved extremely useful to Kier. We can now set up the WLANs quickly with the knowledge it works accurately we used to use our best guess but now we know for sure.
Mohammed Saleem
Network Technologist
The Kier Group
AirMagnet's AirWISE analysis engine automatically pinpoints more than 130 types of wireless problems that can hinder network performance, explains alarms in plain English, and offers advice on corrective actions. Network managers can also remotely troubleshoot wireless problems in real-time without having to travel on-site. The result is a much faster resolution to wireless problems, and the most efficient use of WLAN hardware resources.
Communicates with Cisco WLCs and lightweight access pointsThe AirMagnet software runs on most any Windows desktop or laptop PC. The software connects to any available Cisco Wireless LAN Controller to receive wireless traffic for analysis. The AirMagnet Analyzer continuously works in conjunction with the controller to remotely control AP channel scanning for optimal packet capture. This coordination provides end-users with the same quality of analysis as if they were on-site with a stand alone AirMagnet Analyzer.
Detects over 130 WLAN Performance Issues with AirWISE
At the heart of the Enterprise Analyzer is the AirWISE® engine, which automatically detects the root-cause of dozens of wi-fi issues across 802.11a/b/g AirWISE® eliminates the need for users to manually interpret complex packet decodes and wireless data by proactively identifying and explaining more than 130 threats and performance issues before they impact the network. The user-friendly AirWISE® interface explains alarms in straightforward details, provides access to additional diagnostic data, and offers advice on corrective actions.
Dedicated Interference Analysis Page
AirMagnet's Interference Page accounts for 3 unique sources of interference, including wi-fi and non-802.11 sources. At the most fundamental level, AirMagnet analyzes noise and SNR to display the impact of non-802.11 devices on a particular channel. The software also accounts for co-channel and adjacent channel interference from wi-fi devices and displays precisely how much of your available bandwidth is consumed by each device. Finally, the software tracks and displays a consolidated list of hidden stations that can impact performance on the channel. This list allows staff to immediately grade the quality of their airwaves and pinpoint the cause of wi-fi interference.
Troubleshooting Tools for Remote Diagnostics
The AirMagnet Enterprise Analyzer includes a suite of troubleshooting tools that allow network managers to remotely test various network elements. A connectivity diagnostic tool can be used to view the step-by-step progress of a connection to pinpoint where the process is breaking down, or eliminates the client-AP relationship as the cause for performance problems. Network managers can also perform detailed signal analysis to reveal potential multipath problems, and even test jitter to solve voice-related issues between phones and access points.
Integrated Reporting and Compliance Audit (Optional)
Users have the option to include AirMagnet's reporting engine as an integrated part of the Enterprise Analyzer solution. The reporting engine delivers professional documentation of any wi-fi analysis or troubleshooting session. Users can leverage a library of pre-built reports or generate their own targeted reports. Reports cover all areas of management including RF statistics, device reports, as well as security and performance event reports. AirMagnet provides detailed compliance reports covering a variety of regulatory standards including Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DoD, GLBA, FISMA, Basel II, ISO 27001 and EU-CRD Capital. Each report provides a step-by-step pass/fail assessment of each section of the standard and shows all non-complying devices.
Detailed Packet and Frame Analysis
View a real-time decode page for detailed network analysis. Enterprise Analyzer decodes the most popular protocols such as FTP, HTTP, SMTP, POP, and Telnet, with advanced filtering options that allow you to focus on particular conversations based on IP address or port number. You can also track data and management packets live, watch CRC errors, utilization, packet speed, media type and more.
Continuous Vulnerability AssessmentThe AirMagnet Enterprise Analyzer provides an ideal complement to Cisco's built-in security and IDS features by offering an automatic audit of the wireless environment to detect over 60 wireless vulnerabilities and threats. The software constantly scans the environment for weaknesses including insecure device configurations, vulnerable stations, and a complete ongoing audit of wi-fi authentication and encryption at both the device and network level. AirMagnet also detects 20 types of denial-of-service attacks and dozens of wireless hacking strategies.
