Ekahau Wireless Design
The Solution to Design, Validate, and Maintain High-Performing Wi-Fi
Ekahau Pro
The industry-standard tool for designing, analyzing, optimizing, and troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks for Mac & Windows.
System Requirements
Windows 10, 8, or 7 (64bit)
macOS 10.11 (El Capitan–Big Sur)
Processor: 1.5+GHz, multi-core recommended
Memory: 8GB RAM, 16GB+ RAM recommended
Hard disk space: 1GB required
Ultra-Fast
Wi-Fi Planning
Create accurate 3D plans built to your unique requirements for wall materials, floor materials, antenna direction, and much more.
Identify & Address
Problems Early
Wi-Fi isn’t set-it-and-forget-it. Perform ongoing network optimizations to minimize RF interference and maximize coverage.
Purpose-Made Tool
Built-in all-day battery and mobile-optimized apps deliver up to 2X faster site surveys and 4-10X faster Wi-Fi spectrum analysis.
Ekahau Sidekick
Precise, plug-and-play Wi-Fi diagnostic and measurement device for professional results.
Ekahau Sidekick® is the most advanced, all-in-one Wi-Fi diagnostic and measurement device on the market, delivering pinpoint accuracy for professional results.
Build the highest performing wireless networks and diagnose network issues faster, more accurately, and on the go with your Sidekick.
Professional & Precise
Wi-Fi Diagnostics
Accurate 802.11 Wi-Fi Analysis
2x dual-band (2.4 & 5GHz) high performance Wi-Fi adapters
Dual-band (2.4/5GHz) high resolution spectrum analyzer
Multi-Channel 802.11 Packet Capture on Mac and Windows!
Supports iOS & *Android (Ekahau Analyzer for Android)
8 hour battery life
128 GB SSD Storage
Identify & Address Problems Early
Wi-Fi isn’t set-it-and-forget-it. Perform ongoing network optimizations to minimize RF interference and maximize coverage.
Minimize Time Onsite & Save Money
Built-in all-day battery and mobile-optimized apps deliver up to 2X faster site surveys and 4-10X faster Wi-Fi spectrum analysis.
Get AP Placement Right the 1st Time
Design with the right number of access points (APs) in the right locations for the highest performing Wi-Fi networks.
Mobile Apps
Survey for iOS
Professional Wi-Fi site survey app for iPhone & iPad optimized for use with Ekahau Sidekick.
Paired with Ekahau Sidekick, which houses an all-day dedicated rechargeable battery, you can keep surveying longer without needing to recharge.
Analyzer for iOS & Android
Professional-grade Wi-Fi health validation, troubleshooting, and spectrum analyzer app for Android and iOS devices optimized for use with Ekahau Sidekick.
Ultra Lightweight, Fast & Responsive
Conduct accurate Wi-Fi health checks with just the Sidekick and your phone or tablet. Survey up to 90% lighter and 33% faster than a traditional laptop/cart solution.
Survey Path Inspector Mode
View in-depth scan details on your survey path to analyze the spectrum and better understand your RF environment right from your phone or tablet.
Add Survey Notes and Photos
Take notes on the go so you never miss a detail whether validating a new network or performing ongoing health checks.
Use the camera built into your iPhone or iPad to take photos of installed APs to include in your reports or to document obstacles or potential issues while you survey.
Auto-Test Health Validation
Automatically validate the health of your Wi-Fi network with easy-to-understand pass / fail indication.
Identify Wireless Interference Sources
Connected to the Sidekick, Ekahau Analyzer is an insurance policy against prolonged Wi-Fi downtime. We make it easy to identify Wi-Fi related issues in no time.
Discover rogue devices, identify radios suffering from high noise floor or low signal level, and identify the channels your access points are operating on to improve overall Wi-Fi performance.
Clear Pass/Fail Indication
Ekahau Analyzer automatically validates the health of your Wi-Fi network by testing against predefined requirements and displaying results with clear and easy-to-understand pass / fail indications. Get instant diagnosis for:
• Signal Strength
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• Channel Quality
• Connectivity Analysis