Wi-Spy DBx

As more and more networks take up residence in the 5 GHz band to escape the overcrowding at 2.4 GHz, the ability to scan those higher frequencies will become increasingly important. With Wi-Spy DBx and Chanalyzer, you’ll be equipped to detect wireless interference wherever it occurs.

- Wi-Fi Planet

Wi-Spy DBx is the perfect spectrum analyzer for wireless consultants, home theater installers, and do-it-yourselfers. Now, with one great tool you’ll be able to install, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize your 2.4 and 5 GHz networks the MetaGeek way — with ease. It's even better when combined with our industry-leading Chanalyzer 3 software, included with Wi-Spy DBx at no additional cost!

Simply put: Wi- Spy DBx is the professional spectrum analyzer you need for 802.11a/b/g/n under $600.

How can the Wi-Spy DBx help me?

  • Optimize the network by automatically finding the best open channel for all different types of Wi-Fi networks.
  • Eliminate return trips to customer locations by determining whether there is persistent interference.
  • Determine interference from neighboring access points.
  • Conduct site surveys using Wi-Spy DBx.

What's unique about Wi-Spy DBx?

  • Wi-Spy DBx is designed for the enterprise environment,where IT manages multiple 802.11a/b/g/n networks.
  • Chanalyzer software presents the Wi-Spy data in several graphical formats for easy analysis and allows the user to move seamlessly between them.
  • Hardware control allows users to zoom in and see more detail.
2.4 GHz 5 GHz
Frequency Range: 2.400 to 2.495 5.150 to 5.850
Frequency Resolution: 26 KHz to 3 MHz 24 KHz to 3 MHz
Filter Bandwidth: 58 to 650 KHz 54 to 600 KHz
Antenna: RP-SMA
Amplitude Range: -100 dBm to -6.5 dBm
Amplitude Resolution: 0.5 dBm

Not sure which Wi-Spy is right for you? Compare Wi-Spy DBx against other in our Wi-Spy family.

Compatible Software

Metageek’s $799 $599 Wi-Spy DBx spectrum analyzer is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that lets you see the encumbering effects of other wireless networks and devices in your airspace. The Wi-Spy DBx, which is the latest addition to Metageek’s family of Wi-Spy products, builds on the capabilities of its predecessor, the Wi-Spy 2.4x, by adding the ability to scan the 5 GHz wireless band as well as the more heavily utilized 2.4 GHz band. This dual-band capability allows the Wi-Spy DBx to survey the wireless landscape around of any type of Wi-Fi network—802.11b, g, a, or n.

-Joseph Moran,
Wi-Fi Planet

The DBx is the first Wi-Spy product to cover the 5 GHz (5150-5850 MHz.) bands, which are of increasing importance with 802.11n deployments and the availability of low-cost dual-band Wi-Fi access points and adapters. The DBx is very easy to use - install the Chanalyzer 3 software from the Web, insert the dongle, and you're off.

-Craig Matthias,
Network World

The Wi-Spy DBx is the finest Wi-Fi troubleshooting tool, and the first one you should own. It helps me to make my clients' WLAN reliable and secure, by quickly and easily finding interfering devices and rogue Wi-Fi access points. Since it is dual band it does not miss a thing! The Wi-Spy DBx impresses my clients when they can see radio waves in the included Chanalyzer program. Ultimately, it lowers costs because the Wi-Spy DBx makes me fast and accurate.

-Michael Lochocki,
Mechize, LLC

With the proliferation of WLANs in businesses and homes, the need to plan and police wireless networks is growing. The MetaGeek Wi-Spy DBx USB device and accompanying Chanalyzer 3 software simplify sophisticated spectrum study for the masses.

-Matthew Sarrel,
eWeek


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