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AirMagnet Spectrum XT

Read 4 AirMagnet Spectrum XT reviews
80 views|43 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
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Wireshark

Read 61 Wireshark reviews
1,110 views|650 comparisons
98% willing to recommend
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March 2024
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We performed a comparison between AirMagnet Spectrum XT and Wireshark based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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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 →
Sagar More
Free with excellent community support, enables deep packet inspection and is continually being improved
When we are stuck with an issue that requires deep packet inspection, we capture the traffic with Wireshark, which allows us to resolve it.
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  • "It's a stand-alone tool. If there is a commercial license for it I am unaware of it."
  • "It is free to download and install. It runs on multiple platforms, so how can you go wrong?"
  • "It's free."
  • "This is an open-source product that can be used free of charge."
  • "It is free."
  • "Wireshark is free software, so you don't have to pay any licensing fee. Individual people can use it and then donate to Wireshark."
  • "Wireshark is free software, so you can download it and use it for free with no licensing fees."
  • "I am using the free version of this solution."

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    What do you like most about Wireshark?
    Top Answer:The GUI is easy to use.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Wireshark?
    Top Answer:The tool is free.
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    What needs improvement with Wireshark?
    Top Answer:I wish the filters were a little bit more prepopulated. It would have been easy to hit a drop-down and select a filter. If I only wanted to look at DCP, UDP, or IP, it would be easy to filter it out… more »
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    Ranking
    16th
    out of 17 in Network Troubleshooting
    Views
    80
    Comparisons
    43
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    3rd
    out of 17 in Network Troubleshooting
    Views
    1,110
    Comparisons
    650
    Reviews
    30
    Average Words per Review
    451
    Rating
    8.6
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    Overview

    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.

    Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer.
    Sample Customers
    Major Wireless Network Infrastructure Provider
    Comversion, ADP, Talbots
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    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm29%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    University10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    University11%
    Educational Organization11%
    Government10%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise41%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    March 2024
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    AirMagnet Spectrum XT is ranked 16th in Network Troubleshooting while Wireshark is ranked 3rd in Network Troubleshooting with 61 reviews. AirMagnet Spectrum XT is rated 9.0, while Wireshark is rated 9.0. 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 Wireshark writes "User-friendly with an easy setup and a nice interface". AirMagnet Spectrum XT is most compared with , whereas Wireshark is most compared with Zabbix, Nagios XI, SolarWinds NPM, ClearSight Analyzer and Microsoft Network Monitor.

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