Card Access Wireless Installation Analyzer

A faster, more accurate way to install wireless home automation equipmentUsing a Cardbus PC card and software on your laptop, the Card Access Wireless Installation Analyzer conducts a detailed survey of all wireless activity at a site. The information gathered eliminates guesswork and helps you select the right wireless channels to install new equipment correctly the very first time. Permanent documentation of the installation helps you troubleshoot problems down the road.

Tested and certified by Control4The Wireless Installation Analyzer has been tested and certified by Control4 for use in the installation of Control4 Home Automation equipment. This means you’ll not only have more reliable and more profitable installations, but more satisfied customers.

Faster, more accurate installations

• Detects 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g network packet traffic and other sources of RF energy within the 802.11 frequency bands
• Checks for good interaction between all devices on a selected * 802.11 network channel
• Provides statistical data to help you select the best channels and optimal locations for transmitter and receivers
• Audible indicators enable you to evaluate signal strength while working in another room
• Lets you detect MAC addresses and track IP address information
• Presents an overall data snapshot of the selected network channel to check that everything is working properly
• Reduces ongoing, often non-billable, customer service calls because equipment is installed right the first time with confirming documentation

Optimum wireless network performance

• Enables you to query a particular Wireless Access Point and evaluate a channel’s potential performance based on signal strength, packet transmission, channel utilization, and RF energy in the channel
• Determines the need for signal repeaters or directional antennas
• Evaluates the performance and robustness of the data connection between all MAC addresses on a single channel
• Detects and measures interference from microwave ovens, wireless phones and other intermittent RF noise, providing real-time feedback about the home’s wireless environment.

Simplified troubleshooting

• Detects and records detailed information about the wireless environment at installation time to provide data for future comparison and troubleshooting
• Determines if equipment has been moved
  Indicates if there is new RF noise in the selected channel
• Provides data to help make changes to installation if necessary
• Gives clients a printed or electronic analysis report for a permanent record and added confidence in the installation
• Enables the opportunity for recurring revenue through a profitable maintenance program