Coupled with New Mac-Friendly Software, Chanalyzer Lite, Low-Cost USB Device Helps Enterprises Visualize, Troubleshoot and Optimize 2.4 GHz Wireless Networks

BOISE, Idaho, June 24 -- MetaGeek, a leading innovator and provider of USB-based Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer solutions, has announced the general availability of Wi-Spy 2.4i, the latest addition to the company's line of Wi-Spy solutions. With a low-cost entry point of just $99, Wi-Spy 2.4i will allow users to visualize, troubleshoot and optimize their wireless environments with excellent ease-of-use and efficiency. Featuring an internal antenna, the thumb-drive sized USB device boasts design integrity to match its ideal portability. Wi-Spy 2.4i bundles with MetaGeek's newly issued Chanalyzer Lite software which is both Windows and Mac compatible -- a first from MetaGeek.

"With Wi-Spy 2.4i, we've developed a Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer that is the industry standard in cost efficiency and performance," said Ryan Woodings, Chief Geek at MetaGeek. "And on top of that, we are extremely excited to be able to offer a Wi-Spy device that is compatible with Apple's OS X."

The Chanalyzer Lite software provides many useful analysis tools such as displaying Wi-Fi information (SSID, MAC address, signal strength, etc.) of area access points and visually overlaying them on top of the spectrum data to help pros and novices alike understand the layout of their wireless landscape. In addition to the standard views of Chanalyzer, Chanalyzer Lite also provides a three dimensional view and overall increased resolution to better pinpoint interference.

Wi-Spy 2.4i allows users to actually see their full wireless landscape. This enables significantly improved installation of wireless devices and faster troubleshooting of complete networks, at work or at home, so users can benefit from optimal performance.

Wi-Spy 2.4i Technical Specifications

Wi-Spy 2.4i can scan the radio frequency range from 2.400 GHz to 2.495 GHz with a resolution of 328.125 KHz. It can detect signals in the amplitude range of -102 dBm to -6.5 dBm, with a resolution of 0.5 dBm.

About MetaGeek

Based in Boise, ID, MetaGeek develops and sells USB-based Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer solutions that independent consultants, small to large size businesses and tech geeks need to visualize, troubleshoot and optimize wireless networks. By integrating Wi-Spy hardware with Chanalyzer software, MetaGeek's Wi-Fi spectrum analysis solutions are comprehensive and seamless. For company, product and purchasing information, visit www.metageek.net.