NetAlly
Your Ally for Network Testing.
Overview
NetAlly offers a range of portable, hardware-based network testing tools designed for frontline technicians and network engineers. Products like the AirCheck G3 Pro and EtherScope nXG combine Wi-Fi and wired analysis in a single device. For security, these tools are invaluable for on-the-spot discovery, performance testing, packet capture, and identifying security issues like rogue APs, misconfigured security settings, and unauthorized clients.
✨ Key Features
- Handheld, ruggedized hardware testers
- Combined Wi-Fi (up to 6E) and wired network analysis
- Network discovery and mapping
- Performance testing (iPerf, throughput)
- Spectrum analysis and interference detection
- Packet capture and analysis
- Centralized cloud management (Link-Live)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- All-in-one, handheld form factor for portability
- Strong integration of both wired and wireless testing
- Focus on rapid, on-site troubleshooting and validation
- Cloud platform for centralizing test results
Unique Value: Empowers network professionals with a single, portable tool to rapidly discover, analyze, and troubleshoot both Wi-Fi and wired networks in the field.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Using an AirCheck G3 to quickly locate and classify a rogue access point.
- Running a path analysis to diagnose a connectivity issue for a specific wireless client.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Remote, software-only testing
- Active exploitation or password cracking
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more portable, all-in-one hardware solution compared to the laptop-and-dongle approach of Ekahau. It focuses more on troubleshooting and validation than Ekahau's design-centric workflow.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AllyCare Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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