VisualRF Location & Mapping Module
- Accurate location of users and devices
- Real-time RF 'heatmaps' showing signal strength
- Channel maps highlight potential sources of interference
- Requires no proprietary sensors or 'location appliance'
With AirWave, even the radio waves are now visible. VisualRF automatically generates a map of your RF environment, showing you exactly what your network looks like - in real time, using real data gathered from your active wireless access points.
Using VisualRF you can see exactly who is on your network, where they are, and how the network is performing. You get a bird's-eye view of your entire network, and can quickly zoom down into any detail level you want. That's the power of VisualRF.
If you need to make changes to your network settings, VisualRF will show you exactly how those changes will effect your network performance, before you make the changes. VisualRF even shows you the location of any rogues detected by RAPIDS. When used in conjunction with AMP, you'll also be able to tell the rogue's network information; switch port, security settings, SSID, and more.
And, of course, VisualRF is fully integrated with the AirWave Management Platform, so all of this information is available through the easy-to-use, web-based interface you're already familiar with.
** = New in AirWave 5.0 software
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
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| User & device location | Uses RF data from your existing wireless access points to triangulate (or trilaterate) and display the physical location of every user and device on your network |
Allows you to accurately determine the location of your users and wireless devices for use in troubleshooting, planning, asset tracking, and more. Does not require specialized RF sensors. |
| RF heatmaps |
Shows you a real-time map of your facility, indicating the strength of the RF signal in each location |
Helps you identify where you may have coverage gaps or poor signal strength that may impact wireless network performance |
| Channel maps | Depicts your wireless access points and shows their existing RF channel settings using a color-coded guide |
Enables you to see where neighboring access points may be set to overlapping channels, causing RF interference |
| 3D navigation** | Allows you to click on the campus, building or floor icon to summon up an accurate site map for that particular location. |
Makes it simple and intuitive for the Help Desk to find the right site information -- and to quickly assess current conditions upstairs, downstairs, and in other nearby locations. |
| Google Earth integration** | Allows you to see the location of your infrastructure devices and coverage areas on a Google Earth map. |
Helps organizations operating outdoor and campus networks track their locations. |
| "Before" and "After" optimization views |
Automatically recommends the optimal channel setting for each AP on your network, to minimize RF interference. Shows you 'before' and 'after' views so you can review and approve changes before implementing. |
Optimizes wireless performance, while reducing unnecessary changes. |
| Flexible map inputs |
Automatically imports site plans from the AirWave Wireless Site Plan software or allows you to construct a map based on any existing document (CAD, JPEG, GIF, etc.) |
Makes it easy for you to create a map to serve as the basis for your location information. |
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Integrated server architecture |
VisualRF software module installs on the same server as the AirWave Management Platform |
Eliminates the need for a costly second 'location server' or appliance |
| Automatic update of RF attenuation grids |
Automatically updates the RF attenunation grid used to calculate device and user locations every ten minutes |
More accurate location data reflecting dynamic, real-time RF conditions |
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Multi-vendor support |
Incorporates RF data from most leading vendors, using all available data for maximum accuracy |
Accurate heatmaps and location information in multi-vendor, multi-architecture environments |
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Visual alerts |
Uses color-coded alerts to call your attention to users or devices that have active alerts, using thresholds that you define |
Allows you to quickly zero in on those users and devices that are currently having problems |
| Automated RF management | Recommends RF channel and other settings for optimal performance and coverage |
Allows a knowledgeable network engineer without a deep RF background to effectively manage a wireless LAN. |
