It’s easy to want to gush when you talk about NetScout AirCheck G2. Like the the other versions and models that came before it from NetScout (and Fluke Networks before that), the G2 is a solid performer that delivers a lot of functionality in an easy-to-use package. But by now, this is arguably old news… I’ve written about the G2 before, both here at wirednot and also for my IT Toolbox blog. But recently I got to experience first-hand the power of adding a neat little accessory to the AirCheck G2’s pouch.
The Test Accessory
If you’re familiar the popular LinkSprinter Ethernet tester, you’ll notice that the Test Adapter shares the same profile. Here’s the NetScout Test Adapter beside my LinkSprinter 300 (in Fluke Networks color scheme):
Please note- The Test Accessory and the Link Sprinter are absolutely two different products, despite being the same shape! You can’t make a LinkSprinter “be” a Test Adapter.
The Functionality
I’m not going to rehash all the wireless-specific things the G2 can do, or the fantastic upgrade it just got with the V2 software. If you want to read beyond what I wrote myself about all that, let me introduce you to Haydn Andrews’ take on it. My message in this blog is about that Test Accessory, and specifically it’s ability to add iPerf-based throughput testing to the G2’s impressive feature set.
I know that Wi-Fi support folks suffer with the legitimacy and consistency of Internet-based throughput testing, and setting up your own server isn’t always simple or practical. I like that the Test Accessory is a PoE-powered easy add to the network, and that the G2 finds it quickly. Testing is a push-button simple as anything else on the G2, and multiple Test Accessories can be deployed in different parts of the network for testing a variety of paths. Along with all of the other critical test report data that the G2 gives (and reports on), the iPerf functionality adds an important dimension in confidence (or trouble verification) to what is fast becoming the absolute all-in-one tool for many a WLAN pro.
Like I said, It’s easy to want to gush about the AirCheck G2.
wirednot 
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When using your iperf server – does it save the results to link-live? Or is that only with there test accessory?
their not there – ugh….
Hi Tom, I can look when I get back to office for verification. Seems like it ought to be saved, for sure.