MetaGeek Releases Dual-Band Wi-Spy® Spectrum Analyzer to Improve The Performance of Virtually Any Wi-Fi Network

Boise, ID (PRWEB) January 12, 2009 -- MetaGeek (www.metageek.net), a leading innovator and provider of USB-based Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer solutions, today announced the public release of Wi-Spy® DBx. The latest addition to the company's line of Wi-Spy solutions, widely known as the most affordable in their class, Wi-Spy DBx has the unique ability to analyze both the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz wireless frequencies with a single device - bringing more power and convenience to enterprise and SMB users alike.

As the 2.4 GHz band has grown increasingly crowded with Wi-Fi and other devices, many companies - large enterprises especially - have opted to migrate to 5 GHz for their wireless networks. With more channels and bandwidth to utilize the highest speeds in 802.11n, the 5 GHz band offers great benefits but is still susceptible to the same interference issues as any wireless network - devices such as wireless headphones, wireless security cameras, and smartphones are bedeviling Wi-Fi networks more and more. Wi-Spy DBx can scan the radio frequency range from 2.400 GHz to 2.495 GHz and 5.150 GHz to 5.850 GHz for complete coverage of 802.11a/b/g/n.

"With Wi-Spy DBx, we sought to develop a Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer that could operate in various wireless network environments - without breaking the bank," said Ryan Woodings, Chief Geek at Metageek. "Whether you have chosen a single frequency for your network or you are utilizing both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands - Wi-Spy DBx can help you visualize your wireless landscape. Ultimately, Wi-Spy was built to empower users to identify interference and improve their wireless networks for peak performance."

Wi-Spy DBx comes bundled with MetaGeek's Chanalyzer 3.2 software - which provides many useful analysis features including a device signature library, collaboration tools and archiving. Hardware configuration, a new feature introduced with MetaGeek's Chanalyzer 3.2 software, is particularly useful with Wi-Spy DBx, allowing users to zoom in to see more detail by controlling frequency range and bandwidth resolution.

Wi-Spy DBx allows users to actually see their full wireless network. 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.

About MetaGeek

Based in Boise, Idaho, MetaGeek develops and sells USB-based Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer solutions that independent consultants and small to large size businesses 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.

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