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Cisco Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi
General
Q.
What is Cisco
®
Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi?
A.
Cisco Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi is the industry’s first solution that allows for comprehensive
visibility at the RF physical layer—that is, the RF spectrum, which is the actual backbone of
any Wi-Fi deployment. Similar to the application of a traditional cable tester, Cisco Spectrum
Expert Wi-Fi not only allows you to test the viability of your wireless network but also gives you
insight into what is actually going on in the spectrum. The solution is designed to make
wireless troubleshooting of RF-related problems (for example, connectivity loss and
performance lags) easy for network administrators, empowering them with tools to identify,
classify, and locate sources of wireless interference.
Q.
Is the Cisco Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi software-based, hardware-based, or both?
A.
Cisco Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi is a combination of both hardware and software. Cisco
Spectrum Expert is delivered as hardware in a PC card (Cardbus) form factor and as a
software install. An end user can take advantage of Cisco Spectrum Expert by simply putting
the card in their PC compatible laptop’s PC Card slot and running the Cisco Spectrum Expert
management console software.
Q.
How does Cisco Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi work?
A.
Cisco Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi runs on a Windows-based laptop. Simply insert the PC card
sensor and launch the rich spectrum management application to get immediate visibility into
your Wi-Fi spectrum.
Q.
How does the Cisco Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi fit in the Cisco WLAN product portfolio?
A.
Cisco Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi is a critical complement to Cisco Unified Wireless Network
solution and can be deployed as a single standalone device or collaboratively with Cisco
Wireless Control System (WSC). By offering a greater degree of RF spectrum intelligence,
this solution enhances the deployment of business-critical wireless networks, applications,
and services, helping your network achieve greater performance, reliability, and security.
Cisco Spectrum Expert Wi-Fi adds to the Cisco Unified Wireless Network vision and to overall
Cisco WLAN portfolio by offering the following benefits:
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Improves performance, reliability and security of wireless services through better spectrum
management
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Empowers enterprises with the means of detecting, locating, and mitigating sources of
wireless interference and disturbances
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Lowers network management cost by streamlining the troubleshooting of wireless
performance and connectivity problems