Wi-Spy 2.4x Spectrum Analyzer

         

Have you ever had trouble with your Wi-Fi network? Well todays gadget called the Wi-Spy claims to be the smallest portable USB device 2.4GHz spectrum analyzer available today. Specifically it helps diagnose problems in Wi-Fi networks by identifying interference and analyzing the quality of the signal. Included with the hardware comes some analysis software (Chanalyzer) which allows recording and playback of data traces.

Features

Increased frequency and amplitude resolution
Helps you identify wi-fi interference (802.11 b/g/n, microwave ovens, cordless phones, Bluetooth, etc.)
Frequency range is 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Record/playback data traces
Frequency/amplitude marker
Frequency / Wi-Fi / Zigbee channel labels
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Spectral, Topographic, and Planar Views

Specifications:

Antenna: RP-SMA
Bandwidth: 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz
Freq. Resolution: 328 KHz
Amplitude Range: -110 dBm to -6.5 dBm
Amplitude Resolution: 0.5 dBm
Sweep time: ~165 msec
Supported OS: Windows, Linux

Wi-Spy in action:

Priced at $399.99 the Wi-Spy is available from Thinkgeek.