AirMagnet Survey Reviews

Name: AirMagnet Survey
Brand: NetAlly
Rating: 4 (39 reviews)

4.1 out of 5

39 reviews
86% willing to recommend

625 followers

What is AirMagnet Survey?

AirMagnet Survey PRO enables network professionals to design, deploy, and validate Wi-Fi 6 networks for optimal performance, security, and compliance. It also calculates the ideal quantity, placement, and configuration of APs for a successful wireless LAN deployment. AirMagnet Survey PRO goes beyond simply verifying RF coverage by plotting actual end-user network performance in terms of connection speed, throughput, and packet statistics by allowing you to use any Wi-Fi adapter or AirMapper™ Site Survey on the AirCheck™ G2 and EtherScope® nXG. Survey PRO helps you get Wi-Fi installations right the first time, preventing costly rework and user complaints.

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AirMagnet Survey is the #2 ranked solution in top Network Modeling and Simulation solutions and #8 ranked solution in top Network Troubleshooting solutions. PeerSpot users give AirMagnet Survey an average rating of 8.2 out of 10. AirMagnet Survey is most commonly compared to Aruba Wireless: AirMagnet Survey vs Aruba Wireless. AirMagnet Survey is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 64% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 16% of all views.

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Featured reviews

David Olofson

Manager at DD&P Services LLC

It would be nice to have some more training resources for younger techs. We can use them if we need some assistance, but that usually requires one of us who knows what we're doing to calibrate the programs properly. There's one thing our nXG handhelds do that AirMagnet doesn't do out of the box. The nXG devices can analyze the wired and wireless networks simultaneously and map the networks out. We find it handy. However, if I have that plugged into our older OptiView XG tablets or our laptops, I have no way to analyze both the WiFi and the wired network at the same time and build a single picture with all that data. So far, that's something only our nXG handhelds can do. It would be nice if there were a way to integrate all the network discovery, troubleshooting, and mapping of the WiFi and the wired at the same time. There are almost no products that do that currently. If they managed to do that, they'd probably open up their market pretty quickly.

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Mark Witherspoon

Wireless Services Manager at Veritas Managed Solutions

Ekahau and AirMagnet Survey have their own pros and cons, in my opinion. For example, the APs are not visible in Ekahau but AirMagnet Survey allows us to see what APs and channels are being used in a live view, which Ekahau lacks. In Ekahau, the signal from the AP it's capturing at that time is visible which is a bit of an inconvenience. The predictive planner of AirMagnet's is better. However, Ekahau has advantages over AirMagnet because it groups all the SSIDs into one AP, whereas with AirMagnet, one needs to group them manually. Ekahau also supports Wi-Fi 6E, but its licensing is restrictive and more costly.

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Donna Obeid

General Manager and Co-founder at ForeLogix

Our clients use the solution for Wi-Fi coverage in particular premises, say in stores or in businesses We would like to get more details and extended capabilities for the solution. The clients want a list of rogue SSIDs, heat maps, etc. We have been using the solution for a few years now. We…

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AirMagnet Survey mindshare

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As of November 2024, the mindshare of AirMagnet Survey in the Network Modeling and Simulation category stands at 36.9%, down from 37.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Modeling and Simulation

Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

The most valuable features of AirMagnet Survey are the survey, spectrum analysis, reporting, heat mapping, and signal with noise representation. Users appreciate the graphical interface, the addition of AirMapper software on nXG and AirCheck G2s, predictive surveys, and the live view of APs despite adapter limitations. The software allows for quick spot-checks and provides realistic readings, making it user-friendly and efficient. Initial setup is simple, and customer service is highly rated.

"The AirMagnet Survey allows you to see the list of APs in the live view. It only supports certain adapters, which can be limiting, but it's also beneficial because these adapters are more comparable to real-life devices like laptops. With Ekahau, Sidekick needs to be used for full features, but I find the Sidekick too strong, which can hamper results. Therefore, I prefer AirMagnet's approach because the adapters provide more realistic readings."
"We use the solution for Wi-Fi and networks."
"The predictive survey is the most valuable feature. I use it quite often."

Room for Improvement

AirMagnet Survey needs to improve its surveying and usability features, antenna options, and rendering speed of coverage maps. Users desire more frequent updates, advanced throughput capabilities, better training resources, and enhanced integration of network analysis. The lack of support for Wi-Fi 6E and the need for better grouping of SSIDs to one AP are also noted. Improved details for rogue SSIDs and heat maps are requested, and the active survey functionality requires enhancements for design work.

"AirMagnet Survey needs to support Wi-Fi 6E otherwise they can lose to the competition. They also need to allow better grouping of SSIDs to one AP, removing the need to filter manually. At the moment, you can filter by channel or SSID, but grouping all those SSIDs together is a difficult task."
"AirMagnet Survey doesn't cover certain devices in the system."
"When you conduct an active survey and then want to use it for design work, it's actually not very useful."

ROI

Users noted significant time savings in planning and analyzing wireless networks with AirMagnet Survey. They appreciated the accurate data collection and efficient troubleshooting capabilities, which contributed to better network performance. Users acknowledged the ease of use and the tool's impact on reducing deployment errors, leading to cost savings. The tool's detailed reporting and visualization features were praised for aiding in informed decision-making and improving network coverage and reliability.

Pricing

AirMagnet Survey is perceived as a very expensive solution by many users. They report an annual cost with additional charges for support and maintenance. AirMapper licensing costs around $1,200 per year per device, making it more affordable than Ekahau by about $4,000 to $5,000. Some users find the pricing medium, while others mention it took significant persuasion for their companies to invest. Flexible licensing allows adapter sharing, unlike Ekahau.

"The licensing of AirMagnet Survey is different when compared to Ekahu. It is a third of the cost of Ekahau but there are no dedicated laptops to the Sidekick. AirMagnet allows you to license an adapter and share that adapter."
"The tool's pricing is medium."
"There is an annual cost of the solution. There are some additional charges, such as support and maintenance."

Popular Use Cases

AirMagnet Survey is primarily used for wireless design, signal checking in real-time, and site verification. IT consultants and professionals use it to conduct spectrum analysis, design wireless networks, and perform pre and post-install surveys. It's employed in various settings like hotels, businesses, and large facilities. Users conduct surveys to identify dead zones and ensure top-of-the-line signal coverage. AirMagnet Survey aids in Wi-Fi coverage analysis for different premises.

Service and Support

Customer service of AirMagnet Survey is excellent for those with the gold package, leading to high satisfaction. While some report that technical support can be slow and average, others have had consistently good experiences without any issues. Many users find the customer service and support team good.

Deployment

AirMagnet Survey's initial setup is extremely straightforward and easy to implement. Users find the installation simple and have not reported any complaints. Although AirMagnet has an older interface compared to Ekahau and NetSpot, once trained, users have no difficulty setting it up and calibrating it. Installing the software and driver for specific adapters can be easier compared to using Ekahau's Sidekick 2, ensuring a smooth experience.

Scalability

Scalability of AirMagnet Survey is generally praised. Users report it works well from small to large projects, like surveying a one-floor hotel or a million-square-foot facility. It allows up to six antennas per license. However, scalability could improve on supporting more device types and features like predictive modeling. Adding features like Spectrum analysis has been smooth, and performance remains high.

Stability

Users find AirMagnet Survey stable. It does not crash, freeze, or have bugs. Any issues with signals are typical of programs measuring electromagnetic fields, not a stability issue. Earlier stability problems with large files have improved. Users appreciate its reliability, rating it highly, and no recent crashes have been reported. Stability can depend on the device used, but the software itself remains stable.

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