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AirMagnet Spectrum XT

Read 4 AirMagnet Spectrum XT reviews
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LinkRunner

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90% willing to recommend
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Network Guy
I like the capabilities for scanning the spectrums in portions instead of filling the whole screen
I've been able to diagnose trouble areas in the factory with devices interfering with each other, from 2.4 GHz wireless and microwaves, to separate... Read more →
Anonymous User
Drastically reduces the time and effort and is extremely handy, but takes time to boot up and goes to sleep after a...
It provides a way to test 10Gig connectivity. Previously, we had to hook up a switch. That was our only way. Now, with LinkRunner, we can test on... Read more →
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  • "It's expensive but you definitely get what you pay for. I would buy another one if I had to."
  • "It's an expensive device. Don't expect it to be cheap. But the pricing is good. It certainly seemed in line with anything else I was looking at at the time."
  • "I would buy another one if I had a chance but they're too expensive. If they made it a bit cheaper, I think a lot of network engineers and network administrators would immediately jump onto it."
  • "Compared to another company's product, LinkRunner is cheaper, but it's still about $1,000 too expensive, considering that the operating system is a free operating system. The OS has just been tweaked to give you a graphical interface. I don't think it's priced right."
  • "The cost of this device is very expensive, especially with the NetAlly Care on top of the costs. It is not for personal use and would be very expensive for smaller businesses."
  • "The area where the product could be improved is by having a lower cost so that I could have more than one. The price is competitive, but everybody would always like to see the price go down. I'd buy another one if it were cheaper."
  • "I didn't have to buy it, but if I was going to have my choice, I wouldn't buy it just because of the price point. It works pretty well to do one thing. For the cost, it is definitely not worth it. There are other products out there that can do the same thing for probably 70% less. I am not aware of any additional costs."
  • "The price was fine. You pay for the unit, and there are no licensing or maintenance fees."

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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LinkRunner?
    Top Answer:It's reasonably priced in my market. It provides good value for money. The device is competitively priced as compared to other solutions. It gives you a lot of functionality and saves you a lot of… more »
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    What needs improvement with LinkRunner?
    Top Answer:One of the things I'd like to see in future versions of LinkRunner is a wireless dongle embedded into the product so that I don't need to have a separate wireless dongle. It should be built into that… more »
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    What is your primary use case for LinkRunner?
    Top Answer:I have LinkRunner G2, and I use this product for testing and troubleshooting. I am able to test my network connections and cables and do general troubleshooting for network drops, network outlets… more »
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    Trying to pinpoint the source of Wi-Fi interference on a wireless network is hit or miss with the wrong tools. AirMagnet Spectrum XT is a Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer that offers a combined view of impact analysis of RF interference on the wireless network’s overall performance. This versatile solution is available in a universal USB form factor, and works on any Microsoft Windows notebook, netbook or tablet PC.

    Network connectivity test for twisted pair and fiber optic Ethernet links at 10, 100 and Gigabit rates. Verify twisted pair Ethernet cable length and wiremap with the Ethernet tester

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    Philips Healthcare, HCA Healthcare, University of South Dakota, Memorial Hermann, Baltimore County Public Schools, Aaramrak.
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    University31%
    Educational Organization15%
    Hospitality Company15%
    Transportation Company8%
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    Government11%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Healthcare Company8%
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise44%
    Large Enterprise39%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    AirMagnet Spectrum XT is ranked 16th in Network Troubleshooting while LinkRunner is ranked 1st in Network Troubleshooting with 20 reviews. AirMagnet Spectrum XT is rated 9.0, while LinkRunner is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of AirMagnet Spectrum XT writes "I like the capabilities for scanning the spectrums in portions instead of filling the whole screen". On the other hand, the top reviewer of LinkRunner writes "Single Auto-Test button gives me all the information I need on most jobs". AirMagnet Spectrum XT is most compared with , whereas LinkRunner is most compared with NetAlly EtherScope nXG, LinkSprinter, AirCheck G3, OneTouch AT Network Assistant and IxChariot.

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