AirCheck G3 vs IxChariot comparison

NetAlly and Keysight Technologies are both solutions in the Network Troubleshooting category. NetAlly is ranked #5 with an average rating of 10.0, while Keysight Technologies is ranked #11. NetAlly holds a 7.3% mindshare in NT, compared to Keysight Technologies’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of NetAlly users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Keysight Technologies users who would recommend it.

AirCheck G3

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AirCheck G3

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 11, 2024

AirCheck G3 and IxChariot are two prominent tools in their field. Users are generally more satisfied with the pricing and support of AirCheck G3, but the advanced features of IxChariot often make it the more desirable option.

Features: AirCheck G3 is praised for its ease of use, portability, and accurate network diagnostics. IxChariot is known for its comprehensive performance testing, varied test scenarios, and scalability. While AirCheck G3 appeals to users needing quick, on-the-go testing, IxChariot attracts those requiring in-depth and extensive network analysis.

Room for Improvement: AirCheck G3 users have noted a need for more advanced analysis capabilities and better integration with other systems. IxChariot users seek improvements in the simplicity of setup and a more intuitive experience. AirCheck G3 could benefit from additional advanced features, whereas IxChariot would greatly improve with a streamlined setup process.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AirCheck G3 is lauded for its straightforward deployment and responsive customer service. IxChariot, while offering robust support, is sometimes seen as complex to implement. Users find AirCheck G3 easy to deploy and appreciate the customer service, whereas IxChariot’s extensive setup can be a barrier despite good support.

Pricing and ROI: AirCheck G3 offers a lower setup cost and satisfactory ROI for basic network troubleshooting needs. IxChariot, with higher initial costs, delivers a stronger ROI for organizations needing detailed performance insights. AirCheck G3 is cost-effective for simple tasks, while IxChariot provides greater value for comprehensive network testing requirements.

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Categories and Ranking

AirCheck G3

Ranking in Network Troubleshooting

5th

Average Rating

8.6

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IxChariot

Ranking in Network Troubleshooting

11th

Average Rating

8.0

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Network Troubleshooting category, the mindshare of AirCheck G3 is 7.3%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IxChariot is 3.6%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Troubleshooting

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David-Prusynski

Senior Network Engineer at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees

A portable, rugged device that reduces resolution time and saves thousands of dollars

It would be nice if I could import an AP list with a MAC address. When it looks at access points, it should tell me the AP name instead of the MAC address. When you get a MAC address, you can eventually find out where you want to go. However, a lot of times, if I just have an AP name, I know that's in this area or that's over there. I would like that function because AirMagnet, which is the precursor of this, had that ability where you could basically import a list of APs and MAC addresses, and then it could display those instead of just a MAC address. That'd be a nice function. We should be able to put an AP to MAC address in Excel and export it as a CSV file and then import it. That'd be nice to have because I have that information for all my hospitals. The one I'm doing this weekend has got 550 access points. It is much easier for me to look at an AP name than to get a MAC address. Currently, I have to go to a different spreadsheet and try to find that MAC address. If I had the AP name, it would be like, "Okay. Yep. See it. Done." They are doing spectrum analysis in G3, which I would love to have in G2. That's a nice tool to have, and from what I heard, that's the same price. I'd like to have that. The other function I would love to see is the ability to test fiber. I know the $10,000 version has the ability to test fiber, but I would love this lower-cost device to be able to test fiber.

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Venkat Lkmula

Tech spesialist at INT tech services

A vast solution with user-friendly features and reasonable pricing

It is very scalable. You can easily increase the payers in the license activation. If you have any issues, the IxChariot host system can be rebooted. We currently have about 100 setups in our lab. Out of those 100 setups, around 90 are being used. So overall, 90% of the setups use a minimum of 10 paces where we test the range versus rate. In addition, we are building up several test bits, which will increase the usage. No maintenance is required for this solution unless the host system has a problem. Once IxChariot is installed, it automatically updates if you set it to auto-update.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It is a pretty rock-solid device that is well-built."

"AirCheck has a feature that lets you play a tone so you can track down a rogue AP based on the RF signal. That's a cool feature. It can also help you identify interference like microwave ovens or Bluetooth devices. I also like the ability to link it to your online account. It sends a report via email and saves it on the cloud."

"The airCheck is the real-time spectrum analyzer to see clients that could be connecting to our network, not just rogue networks out there, but rogue clients and other interference in that particular spectrum."

"The one-button AutoTest feature is an amazing tool. It works well. It tells you whether or not you have shorts in your network, your PoE+ is running low on voltage, and shows you your link speed."

"The auto-test, channel scanner, packet capture, and Link-Live integration are all crucial features we use regularly. The wired cable tester is also indispensable. We frequently run into problems during cable testing that are hard to pin down. When tracking down a cable problem, you usually need to plug something into the cable and ensure the cable plant is reliable."

"I like the cloud functionality. That's very useful because somebody can go onsite, someone who is not really skilled, and I can see the test results from the office."

"AirCheck made a lot of children and caregivers quite happy. While I might not have resolved everything, I have reduced the problems that we had every night. During the day, they would do visible checks and not always rely on the monitors, but every night, they had at least three or four of those alarms. I was able to reduce it to once or twice a week since those appliances are still limited in their wireless capability."

"The ability to push data to Link-Live is really important. On the main screen, you can see all the system parameters, and then you can also go and see all the current systems that are operating. They all have different SSIDs or system identifiers, and you can see all SSIDs that are operating in a certain area. Being able to see that and being able to dive into each one and figure out what frequency it is operating under is valuable."

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"Implementing IxChariot is very easy and user-friendly."

Cons

"The biggest improvement would be an easier upload over wireless to Link-Live. Currently, the device has to be patched into the Ethernet. The wireless upload has been giving us some issues."

"We use these out in the field, and because they're not allowed on our network, we usually have to have the person take them home and provide backhaul to them. In other words, they are not allowed through our firewalls to dump the data. So, we have to have them go to a separate wired network to dump the data. There could be an option to put an LTE and have a phone engine in it so that you can buy a SIM card for it and have it use cellular to download the data. That is something that would be nice to have. That's a little kink in this system right now. Other than using the Ethernet port to download data, it'd be nice if we could use either LTE or some other way to get the data that was collected by AirCheck G2 to our Link-Live portal."

"It would be nice if I could import an AP list with a MAC address. When it looks at access points, it should tell me the AP name instead of the MAC address. When you get a MAC address, you could eventually find out where you want to go. However, a lot of times, if I just have an AP name, I know that's in this area or that's over there. I would like that function because AirMagnet, which is the precursor of this, had that ability where you could basically import a list of APs and MAC addresses, and then it could display those instead of just a MAC address."

"The solution doesn't have much functional information online."

"The battery life needs improvement. For example, when you are doing an Ethernet test, that seems to drain the battery pretty quickly."

"It was hard to determine which AP was which because it only shows the MAC address. It'll also display the MAC address of the BSSID, so it looked like I had 12 APs in my house. If I have three access points and each is a dual-band with an SSID or BSSID for each radio, it comes out to about 12 APs. That's one of the bugs fixed in the latest firmware update, but it's only available if you have a NetAlly support contract."

"The only thing that would be an improvement would be the ability to do MPO/MPT testing, which is another mode of fiber, along with more options on the SFP to do that testing."

"NetAlly has been behind the curve on visualization, Wi-Fi design, and heat maps for a little while now. They're perfectly aware of this deficiency, but what they offer is good enough for a lot of people. It's not suitable for larger shops, but it works in a pinch. The AirMapper and subsequent AirMagnet integration is an afterthought."

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"The graphical user interface needs to be improved."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Because I work in a big company, it is a no-brainer. If I were a consultant, I would still buy it, but it would be a huge investment. Overall, it's a good tool to have."

"The upfront cost of the solution is around $4,000."

"It costs $3,000. It would be nice if its cost was less. I could then buy more. Currently, when we buy one, we make sure that where we need it is big enough, or if it is too small, when a person has a job, they have to get a temporary one mailed to them to use, which becomes a little less convenient."

"The overall cost of the solution, compared to the time saved—the number of man-hours devoted to other means of troubleshooting—is incomparable."

"I'd always love a lower price, but as compared to some of the other tools, it is fairly reasonable. I personally bought one. So, I must have thought the value was there because I'm spending my own hard cash on it, not just the company's. You can get support. I don't have support on my personal device. We did buy support for our company devices. It is reasonable. It is not super expensive or astronomical."

"The price is fairly expensive, if you are a single individual. For me, it's well worth the cost of the unit. Depending on the nature of the work that you're doing, the upfront costs can be expensive. Typically, what happens in an environment is a department might have one device as opposed to technicians having them individually."

"Pricing is on par with the rest of the industry and the licensing is decent."

"The product has a pretty good price."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AirCheck G3?

The airCheck is the real-time spectrum analyzer to see clients that could be connecting to our network, not just rogue networks out there, but rogue clients and other interference in that particula...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AirCheck G3?

The upfront cost of the solution is around $4,000. This cost does not include service contracts for support.

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What needs improvement with AirCheck G3?

The solution doesn't have much functional information online. Most of the information online is regurgitated from marketing brochures. I purchased the solution for a job and sold it afterward becau...

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Overview

AirCheck G3 is the most cost-effective hardware-enabled site survey solution for Wi-Fi 6/6E networks. It provides network professionals of any skill level with complete and accurate information to survey and validate Wi-Fi deployments and changes, resolve connectivity and performance problems quickly, speed up closure of trouble tickets, and ensure your Wi-Fi network meets end users’ needs.

The new and improved battery life of 10 hours (3 - 4 hours charge) lasts you and your teams throughout the day.

AirCheck G3 Product Info

IxChariot instantly assesses and troubleshoots networks and applications before and after deployment. This powerful assessment tool uses software agents called Performance Endpoints to simulate application traffic and deliver key performance metrics to a central console for easy management

Validate your devices and networks with proven software-based solution you can rely on
Instantly assess network performance, including wireless performance and geo-location
Manage your tests from modern and intuitive web-based user interface
Leverage distributed and portable performance endpoints deployed on mobile, PC, Mac or in any hypervisor or cloud provider
Validate Wi-Fi clients and access points (APsP based on Wi-Fi Alliance certification tool

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