By
TG Publishing Team,
published on February 12, 2006
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: review, wispy | Themes: Business Notebooks
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: review, wispy | Themes: Business Notebooks
Contents
1. Introduction
| MetaGeek Wi-Spy 2.4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer | |
|---|---|
| Summary | Suprisingly good, most inexpensive 2.4 GHz spectrum analyzer you can buy.
- Consists of USB dongle and Win XP / 2000 application - Linux / MacOS software also available |
| Update | None |
| Pros | • Real RF Spectrum analysis for $99
• Good detection range • Recording and playback |
| Cons | • Misleading amplitude information
• Fixed amplitude range • Coarse frequency resolution |
When I first heard about a 2.4 GHz spectrum analyzer for $99 bucks, I figured someone must have slipped a decimal point. But it turns out that MetaGeek's Wi-Spy is real, does work, and can really be yours for a Benjamin, with change back to boot!
What it is
Wi-SPY consists of a small USB module that's about the size and form factor of a small USB flash drive and a small software application. Figure 1 shows that the module is a JUNO-USB dongle, manufactured by Unigen, an OEM / ODM of memory, DC-DC power converter, wired and wireless communication, and flash products.
Figure 1: Unigen USB receiver
The Wi-Spy module is a Cypress Cypress CYWUSB6934 LS 2.4 GHz DSSS Radio SOC and here.
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