Fluke AIRCHECK User manual

PN 3434814 12/2009 Rev. 4, 8/13
©2009-2013 Fluke Corporation. Printed in USA.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
AirCheck™
Wi-Fi Tester
Getting Started Guide
Erste Schritte
Guia de Introdução
Руководство по началу работы сустройством
Guía de funcionamiento básico
スタート･ガイド
入门指南
사용 시작 안내서
Guide d’introduction

PN 3434814 12/2009 Rev. 4, 8/13
©2009-2013 Fluke Corporation. Printed in USA.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
AirCheck™
Wi-Fi Tester
Getting Started Guide

LIMITED WARRANTY AND
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Fluke Networks guarantees this product to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase. Parts, accessories,
product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days,
unless otherwise stated. Ni-Cad, Ni-MH and Li-Ion
batteries, cables or other peripherals are all considered
parts or accessories.
This warranty does not cover damage from accident,
neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
Resellers are not authorized to extend any other
warranty on Fluke Networks’ behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, contact
your nearest Fluke Networks authorized service center
to obtain return authorization information, then send
your defective product to that Service Center with a
description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE
NETWORKS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR
THEORY.
Since some states or countries do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of
incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of
liability may not apply to you.
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Fluke Networks
PO Box 777
Everett, WA 98206-0777
USA

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Contents
Accessing the Users Manual................................... 1
Warning Information.............................................. 2
General Specifications........................................ 5
Maintenance, Service, and Equipment
Protection Impairment....................................... 6
Contact Fluke Networks ......................................... 7
Battery Charging and Life...................................... 8
Home Screen ............................................................ 9
Minimum Configuration for the Best
Performance............................................................. 12
What You Can Learn About Your Wireless
Network?.................................................................. 13
What is the Health of My Network?................ 13
What is in the Wireless LAN? ............................ 16
Can Devices Connect to the Wireless
Network? ............................................................. 18
What Causes Slow Network Performance or
Dropped Connections? ...................................... 19
Are There Security Risks in the Network? ....... 20
How Can I Locate an Access Point?.................. 22
How Can I Document My Network and
My Test Session? ................................................. 23
How Can I Erase Everything on my
AirCheck?............................................................. 23
Discover Channels, Networks, APs, or Clients...... 24

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AirCheck Getting Started Guide

1
Accessing the Users Manual
This guide provides basic information to help you get
started using the AirCheckTM Wi-Fi Tester. For additional
information, see the users manual on the Product CD.
The CD also contains the AirCheck Manager application
to assist you with getting the most out of your tester.

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AirCheck Getting Started Guide
Warning Information
The AirCheck TM Wi-Fi Tester is a dedicated, handheld
tool for quickly verifying and troubleshooting Wi-Fi
networks.
Warning
Read all safety information before you use
the Product.
Use the Product only as specified, or the
protection supplied by the Product can be
compromised.
Carefully read all instructions.
Use only Fluke approved power adapters to
charge the battery.
Do not use the Product around explosive
gas, vapor, or in damp or wet environments.
Examine the case before you use the
Product. Look for cracks or missing plastic.
Carefully look at the insulation around the
terminals.
Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that
can cause burns or explode. If exposure to
chemicals occurs, clean with water and get
medical aid.

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Warning Information
Remove the batteries if the Product is not
used for an extended period of time, or if
stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the
batteries are not removed, battery leakage
can damage the Product.
Do not short the battery terminals together.
Do not disassemble or crush battery cells
and battery packs.
Do not put battery cells and battery packs
near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
Do not continuously charge battery packs
when not in use.
Do not expose battery pack to mechanical
shock.
Do not open the battery pack. There are no
user serviceable parts inside.
Refer to the Product manual for proper
instructions on charging the battery pack
To prevent possible fire, electric shock,
personal injury, damage to equipment, or
inaccurate test results, read the safety
information in the AirCheck Users Manual
before using the tester.
Warning or Caution: risk of damage to
or destruction of equipment or
software. See explanations in manual.
Warning: Risk of electrical shock.

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AirCheck Getting Started Guide
Do not put products that contain circuit
boards into waste containers. Refer to
local regulations for disposal
procedures.
This equipment contains a Class 2 radio.
Conforms to relevant European Union
directives.
Conforms to FCC Rules, Parts 15.107,
15.109.
Listed by the Canadian Standards
Association.
Conforms to relevant Australian
standards
Conforms to relevant South Korean
EMC Standards.