Ekahau Sidekick 2 wireless network tester Black, Grey

Description

The fastest, most precise Wi-Fi testing and measurement device now supercharged and tuned for 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz.

If You Want Great Wi-Fi, You Need Sidekick 2

You can’t guess with Wi-Fi. From floor plan scale and wall material attenuation, to environmental interference and validation measurements — accuracy matters. Ekahau Sidekick 2 is the fastest, most advanced Wi-Fi performance testing and measurement device on the market, lab calibrated to deliver pinpoint accuracy for reliable and repeatable Wi-Fi signal and spectrum data capture.

Save time and money by getting AP placement right the first time and rest easy knowing you have what you need to identify and address Wi-Fi issues before they lead to costly outages. Put simply — if you want great Wi-Fi, you... need Sidekick 2.

Validate and Visualize the 6 GHz World

Take full advantage of the upgraded speed and channel availability of Wi-Fi 6E with a network design that’s been validated for 6 GHz by the most trusted name in Wi-Fi design. With 4 enterprise-grade tri-band Wi-Fi radios, Sidekick 2 scans more data across more channels than any other Wi-Fi measurement tool giving you the clearest picture of your Wi-Fi health, and ensuring the highest level of performance for your Wi-Fi users. Support your next-gen business applications with the unprecedented speed and reliability of your Ekahau-perfected 6 GHz network design.

The Accuracy that Informs Performance

The new levels of accuracy available with Sidekick 2 allow you to not only identify your Wi-Fi signal strength at every point of your network, but also measure your network health and provide early detection for environmental changes that can negatively impact your network. With Sidekick 2, you can ensure your Wi-Fi is always optimized and ready to meet the connectivity needs of your business.

Invaluable Insight is Always at Your Side

With a sleek, mobile form factor and all-day battery life, your Sidekick 2 is always ready to survey and analyze any combination of 2.4, 5, and now 6 GHz wireless networks. Sidekick 2 features the largest battery allowed on commercial airlines (we checked) so you can optimize Wi-Fi domestically or abroad and never run out of juice. Dongles and external adapters can be serious battery drains, but with Sidekick 2 you get a full day of typical onsite surveying on a single charge. And with the all-new USB-C quick charger, top off for an extra 4 hours of active use in just 1 hour of charging.

Powerfully Easy to Use

Sidekick 2 ensures awesome results whether you’re a wireless networking pro or a novice. The device does the heavy lifting so anyone can perform accurate health check surveys and collect detailed spectrum analysis data. Accuracy matters with Wi-Fi and Sidekick 2 is the easiest path to having always-accurate site survey and Wi-Fi performance data for your network.

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