At Ekahau, we have been revolutionizing the way businesses optimize, maintain and design their wireless networks. Being at the forefront of wireless networking innovations means regularly releasing product improvements based on feedback from the Wi-Fi community. Recently, we introduced Ekahau Optimizer, a groundbreaking solution that offers instant and step-by-step instructions for implementing performance and security enhancements on wireless networks. With Optimizer, it has never been easier to gain insights into your Wi-Fi and take immediate actions to see improvements.

Below you will find a highlight reel of product release notes with the latest updates at the top of the page. Check back regularly, as we are always adding new innovative features to our products to help you get great Wi-Fi.

New Access Point (AP) Manufacturer Dashboard Integrations

November 7, 2023

AP Vendor dashboard data holds valuable insights, but accessing that data requires proper AP provisioning. Our new integrations with AP vendor dashboards not only streamline the provisioning process, but they also minimize the risk of human error, making for a more efficient and reliable deployment.

With a simple walk with the Sidekick or Sidekick 2, IT teams can collect all the data needed to quickly and accurately set up their AP vendor dashboard. After conducting a survey with Ekahau, the locations of discovered APs can be synced to Cisco Catalyst Center (Formerly Cisco DNA Center), Cisco Meraki Dashboard, Aruba Central, Mist AI Dashboard, and ExtremeCloud IQ.

Check out our complete list of AP vendor integrations for more information and step-by-step how-to guides.

Ekahau Optimizer: New Before/After Slider & Custom Action Plans

November 2, 2023

Ekahau Optimizer now delivers deeper insights with new simulated before/after visualizations to show you the performance improvements you can expect before you make any configuration changes. 

Step-by-step action plans have also been improved to provide tailored suggestions based on your specific network topology, access points (APs), and radio configurations. These optimizations are precisely designed for your network using our robust machine learning propagation engine, working its magic behind the scenes.

Check out the full launch blog detailing all the new enhancements.

Ekahau Analyzer: Now with Packet Capture!

October 10, 2023

Packet Capture for the Sidekick 2 is now in the Ekahau Analyzer App for iOS. Capture packets on four Wi-Fi channels simultaneously across 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands, allowing for immediate analysis and diagnosis of network issues.

In addition, sharing packet capture data with colleagues or network experts has never been easier. Our new click-to-share functionality lets you quickly export packet capture files and send them to team members for analysis.

Sidekick 1 users can also make use of this new feature within the Analyzer App, data capture is just limited to 2 channels simultaneously and only on 2.4 and 5 GHz.

Download the latest version of the Ekahau Analyzer app for iOS to start capturing packets today!

Ekahau AI Pro 11.4 – Streamlined, Customizable & New Language Options

September 28, 2023

Our latest 11.4 release introduces a suite of features that streamline and simplify Wi-Fi optimization and troubleshooting.

UI/UX Improvements

The UI now boasts scaling options, giving you control over the interface size to suit your viewing preferences. To improve usability and map visibility, AP, area, and notes options have been neatly relocated to the side panel. Additionally, the Heatmap Legend has been redesigned for clearer, more immediate interpretation and a new Star icon has been added to designate Access Points within My Network.

Additional Languages Added for Multilingual Support

In addition to user preferences for light and dark themes, the language selector now includes Spanish and Chinese languages in addition to English, German, French and Japanese.

Streamlined AP Renaming with Advanced Tagging

You can now use renaming-tags anywhere in the AP name, and we’ve thrown in a shiny new {model} tag for good measure.

Efficient Troubleshooting with Real-Time Interference Detection

The Sidekick 2 now empowers you with advanced live interference detection, presenting the information in a visually compelling format with our waterfall visuals, and allowing for swift resolution of any issues that arise.

New APs & Antennas, Numerous Quality-of-Life improvements, and Bug Fixes

We’ve added tons of new APs and antennas so that you can model rip-and-replace scenarios or new network builds with the latest and greatest 6 GHz antenna patterns from Arista, Cisco, Ventev, Fortinet, AccelTex, H3C and more.

Check out the full release notes for more information.

Ekahau AI Pro 11.3 — Now With Optimizer!

June 21, 2023

The latest release of Ekahau AI Pro turns IT pros into Wi-Fi Superheros! With the addition of the Optimizer feature into AI Pro, quickly fixing your network is easier than ever. Plus, we’ve supercharged collaboration with project sharing, added tons of new APs and antennas, as well as numerous quality-of-life improvements. Get ready to take your wireless network experience to new heights of awesomeness!

Optimizer Feature Comes to AI Pro

Optimizer is now available in AI Pro! The feature from Ekahau Insights that shines a bright light on the mysterious black box that is your Wi-Fi network is now available in our flagship software. With a simple walk with the Sidekick 2, you can get the powerful recommendations you need to improve your wireless performance.

Problems that used to require a lot of time and expertise to identify (i.e. coverage gaps, performance issues, mobility misconfigurations, security vulnerabilities) are uncovered and addressed with lightning speed.

The Optimizer feature, now found in the top-right corner of the inspect tab in AI Pro, understands your unique project settings and analyzes extensive data from the Sidekick 2 to provide you with instant and actionable step-by-step recommendations that will have the maximum impact on your network’s performance.

Increase the performance and security of your network quickly and effortlessly – say goodbye to lengthy troubleshooting sessions and embrace the simplicity of optimizing your network with just a few clicks. 

Project Sharing: Collaboration Made Easy

Sharing your projects with your group is now easier than ever. With just one click, you can generate access links or add users directly from AI Pro!

New APs & Antennas, Numerous Quality-of-Life improvements, and Bug Fixes

We’ve added tons of new APs and antennas so that you can model rip-and-replace scenarios or new network builds with the latest and greatest 6 GHz antenna patterns from Cisco, Aruba, Extreme, AccelTex, Cambium and more!

We’ve also turbocharged the SK2 startup in AI Pro, ensuring lightning-fast launches, rock-solid stability, and jaw-dropping performance.

In other news, the developers have been working their tails off to make your experience exceptional. Bugs? Consider them squashed. Performance? Ludicrous speed. 

We hope this new version of AI Pro knocks your socks off – check out the full release notes for more information.

Introducing Ekahau Optimizer — Your Own Personal Wi-Fi Expert

May 17, 2023

Introducing the mind-blowing Optimizer feature, now available in Ekahau Insights! This revolutionary addition analyzes Sidekick 2 data to effortlessly pinpoint network issues; it then gives comprehensive, step-by-step guidance to resolve problems, saving you valuable time and effort with just a few clicks.

Whether you are a networking novice or Wi-Fi expert, our latest release will help you discover network issues and their fixes faster and more accurately than ever before. Check out the full Optimizer launch blog detailing all of what’s new inside Ekahau Insights.

Ekahau AI Pro 11.2 — Light Mode, Adjacent Floor APs, AP Distances, Wall Tool Improvements, and More!

April 27, 2023

The latest release of our wireless network design software is brimming with new features that will make your wireless network design experience even better! There have also been numerous fixes and new access points, antennas, and BLE beacons added to the software.

Light Mode is Here!

Attention all Light Mode lovers! You spoke, and we listened. After countless requests from some of our most passionate users (you know who you are), we’ve added Light Mode back into our software. Bask in the soft glow of your light-emitting diodes once again! 

And for those of you living shrouded in darkness (and secretly harboring a vampire-like lifestyle), we won’t judge you if you keep dark mode on forever. We promise.

New Adjacent Floor APs Visualization

Look up, look down, look out, look around (is anybody else singing Yes right now?) This new feature will make your wireless network design experience even better by removing the hassle of switching between floors to check the locations of your APs. Activate this feature from the view menu and enjoy the improved design experience.

Wall Drawing: Balls to the Wall!

Our latest product update features significant improvements to everyone’s favorite (ok, maybe not) design task: drawing walls! These new tools are designed to save time and enhance the overall user experience.

The Rectangular Wall Tool enables users to effortlessly add square rooms with just one click of the mouse, creating a space in a matter of seconds, rather than manually drawing each wall.

Similarly, the Predefined Length Wall Tool is an excellent time-saving feature that allows you to preset the size of windows, doors, or any other wall type. Simply place the pre-sized wall on top of any other wall with just one click. Plus, the previous wall underneath the new wall is automagically removed, streamlining the process further.

Distance(s) Make the Heart Grow Fonder

We’ve added two exciting new features to our AI Pro that make Wi-Fi design and AP installation easier than ever! First, the AP to AP Distance tool calculates the distance between the three closest APs within 20 meters in real-time.

Second, the AP to Walls Distance tool allows for precise and convenient installation by showing the distance between the AP and the nearest walls. Additionally, you can move the AP and the distance will be automatically recalculated, making it even easier to achieve the perfect design.

Download the latest version of Ekahau AI Pro here.

Ekahau Private 5G: Design 5G/4G/LTE Private Cellular Networks

November 17, 2022

Ekahau Private 5G simplifies the design process, removing time-consuming and tedious floor plan preparation and automating radio placements for consistently great private cellular performance. Design professional 5G, 4G, and LTE private cellular networks with the speed and accuracy of Ekahau wireless design tools. From Wi-Fi to private cellular, you can trust the most trusted name in RF design and network optimization.

Awesome Private Cellular is Now Easy

Select your requirements, highlight coverage areas on your floor plan, and design with optimal radio and antenna placements.

Design with Powerful AI Tools

Automatic wall detection and AI-assisted radio placement eliminates the most tedious parts of designing networks.

Expand your Wireless World

If you can design Wi-Fi, you can design Private 5G. Bring your expertise in Wi-Fi design to the emerging field of Private Cellular to plan new hybrid networks.

Get Started with Private 5G for Free

All new and existing Ekahau Connect Subscribers by December 31, 2022 get Ekahau Private 5G FREE for 12 months!

Ekahau Analyzer for iOS — Introducing Network Overview

November 3, 2022

This game-changing update to the Ekahau Analyzer mobile app adds new troubleshooting functionality with advanced views never-before-seen on a single mobile screen.

Expert-Level Troubleshooting Information

Access the new Network Overview in Ekahau Analyzer for a detailed readout into troubleshooting network problems: One solution with all the Wi-Fi troubleshooting information you need on the device in your pocket.

More Data at Your Fingertips

Compare your Sidekick’s spectrum analyzer readings against utilization reported by the AP, view signal strength from specific APs, and identify country codes, associated stations, channel utilization, and more.

Validate Configuration Settings

See configuration settings right from the app using the power of Sidekick 2 and validate that your network has been implemented properly. By reducing the complexity of Wi-Fi troubleshooting and validation, Analyzer makes it easy to resolve Wi-Fi-related issues in no time.

Download the new Ekahau Analyzer app for iOS.

Introducing Ekahau Sidekick 2

July 21, 2022

Meet your new Sidekick! The best Wi-Fi measurement device on the planet just got even better: Ekahau Sidekick 2 is here and supercharged for 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz networks.

Orders are shipping today! Buy now to avoid delays.

Sidekick 2 brings you the most accurate and lightning-fast Wi-Fi measurement and analysis for the most dependable and highest-performing wireless networks across all Wi-Fi bands. 

There’s a lot that’s new in Sidekick 2: our spectrum analyzer, radios, and antennas have all been upgraded and provide the fastest path to awesome Wi-Fi every day.  Check out the full launch blog detailing all of what’s new inside the Sidekick 2.

Ekahau Survey for Android — Perform Accurate Wi-Fi Site Surveys With Your Android Devices

July 6, 2022

All users with a current Ekahau Connect subscription can download Survey for Android today from the Google Play store. With the power of the Sidekick and whatever device is in your pocket, you’re now able to conduct accurate Wi-Fi surveys and health checks. To see what’s included in our new release, check out our dedicated Survey for Android Release Blog.

Ekahau Analyzer 1.3 for iOS — Signal Quality View, Waterfall Visualizations, and Improved Interferer Management

June 22, 2022

Our newest round of updates to Ekahau Analyzer for iOS gives users enhanced visualizations, including a new signal quality view and a live spectrum waterfall graph.

Signal Quality View

The new signal quality view in Analyzer 1.3 gives you a clear snapshot of your access point’s signal quality, combining signal strength and SNR. This new view shows which channels your APs are transmitting, their signal strength and the noise floor, for a quick snapshot while you scan with Sidekick.

New Visualization Mode

Unlike 90’s R&B group TLC, you should go chasing waterfalls! Because now Analyzer comes with waterfall view, a visualization mode that tracks utilization density of channels over time. This new feature gives you better insight into how busy your RF environment is on each channel.

Improved Interferer Management

And finally, Analyzer now offers improved management of interferers, showing both active and non-active categories. Sources of interference like microwaves turn on and off, and are classified as a non-active interferer. Other interferers like wireless video cameras are constantly transmitting data and are classified in the app as active.

Introducing Ekahau AI Pro: 6 GHz Support and ∞ More Updates

May 19, 2022

It’s 6 GHz time! Our flagship Wi-Fi design software has been transformed in too many ways to feature everything here. NEW! 6 GHz tri-band access point support, NEW! Expert AI design tool, NEW! Automatic Wall Calibration tool, NEW! Network Simulator, and a brand NEW! User Interface with Intuitive Workspaces. 

This product release is one of the biggest in our history, so be sure to check out the full launch blog detailing all of the great new features in Ekahau AI Pro.

Insights Update — Design Project Support, Group Sharing, Notifications & Improved Heatmaps

April 6, 2022

Our newest round of updates to Ekahau Insights gives users new ways to collaborate within Ekahau, adds design project support, and introduces new advanced heatmap details. Learn how Insights is making it easier to collaborate on Wi-Fi performance, giving you full visibility across your global Wi-Fi networks.

Design Project Support

In addition to active surveys, Ekahau Insights now supports predictive design files so you can share wireless network designs with your team and external stakeholders without an Ekahau license via guest URL. This heavily-requested feature adds new levels of global network insight letting you review and analyze projects in the design phase and before a validation survey has been completed.

Check out the Insights project dashboard to see your design’s network inventory including the access point vendor, model, Wi-Fi generation, installation type (whether it is on the ceiling or on the wall), and total number of APs. At the floor level, drill down even further with the number of radios, channels used, power levels, and height.

Group Sharing

Have a group of users that constantly collaborate on Wi-Fi designs, validations, or health checks? Create a custom sharing group from the profile dashboard. Easily share projects with your group of collaborators instead of adding team members one at a time – another important feature that allows you to be more collaborative with your Wi-Fi stakeholders.

New team member? Add them to your group and give them immediate access to your group files. And when a member of your team is no longer on your team? Easily remove them from the group. 

Activity Notifications

When members of your group modify a project’s tag, location, project title, add new survey data, or whenever members are added or removed, Insights will now send a notification to project stakeholders via in-browser notification and via email. This feature enables greater collaboration, better project management, and allows you to stay on top of your latest wireless network data. To see all your project updates, click the notification bell in the right-hand corner. 

Improved Heatmap Details

You can now see finer details of your survey events and predictive designs all within Ekahau Insights. Easily display and inspect coverage areas, requirements profiles, and find APs using the new locate feature directly in the web heatmap viewer. See channel interference, network health, network issues, signal strength, secondary signal strength, and signal-to-noise ratio. These heatmap details allow you to drill down further into your designs and surveys with your collaborators, so you can get the best possible business Wi-Fi.

Insights Update — Mobile View and Band-Specific Analysis

March 3, 2022

Mobile View

The Ekahau Insights web-based Wi-Fi analytics app has been optimized with a more mobile-friendly, responsive viewer. Access shared wireless network survey data and review Wi-Fi performance insights from anywhere, on any device.

Band-Specific Analysis

You can now isolate the 2.4 and 5GHz bands inside of Insights. View band-specific requirement pass rates for signal strength, secondary signal, SNR, and channel interference. Your team and any external stakeholders without Ekahau licenses can see the results in Insights immediately after the survey data is uploaded.

Survey 2.1 for iOS — Improved Inspect Mode, Improved Access Point Management & Full-Screen Mode

February 9, 2022

Our latest update to Ekahau Survey gives you better control of your data, allowing you to manage access points, playback survey data, and expand any of the inspect mode workspaces to full-screen. Learn how Survey for iOS is making it even easier to validate your Wi-Fi designs and perform Wi-Fi site surveys with nothing more than your iPad or iPhone.

Improved Inspect Mode

Like instant replay for a Wi-Fi survey — playback survey data right from your iPad or iPhone. By reviewing the survey data you just collected, you can perform Wi-Fi health checks and identify areas for optimization faster than ever before.

Improved Access Point Management

Easily rename access points, view and manage associated tags, add comments for quick reference, and assign AP colors right from the Survey app. Survey 2.1 puts the power of Ekahau Pro’s advanced AP management in the palm of your hand.

Full-Screen Mode

New to Survey 2.1 for iOS, expand any view from the Inspect workspace to full screen, so you can see details more easily. We know that while working from a smartphone or tablet is super lightweight and convenient, you lose screen size compared to a laptop. Now, you can set up full-screen individual inspect mode workspaces (Frequency Waterfall view, Channels view, Combined Time-based graphs, and Radios view) to see your data as clear as day.

Conclusion

Hungry for a full list of our product updates, including bug fixes? Check out our full list of release notes for Sidekick, recap of Ekahau Pro updates, Survey for iOS app notes, and Analyzer for iOS updates.

For a detailed look at the previous years’ releases, view our 2021 Product Update & Feature Release Wrap-Up Celebration. Finally, if you have a new feature you’re dying to get into Ekahau’s product suite, click here to submit a feature request. Thank you for using Ekahau to make awesome Wi-Fi!

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Meet the new and improved Ekahau Optimizer! When Optimizer launched a few months ago, we previewed the power of having on-demand access to your own personal Wi-Fi expert. Well buckle up, because this expert just got even smarter!

Ekahau Optimizer now delivers deeper insights and new simulated visualizations to show you the performance improvements you can expect before you make any configuration changes. Just walk with the Sidekick 2 to collect the world’s most accurate Wi-Fi data, and then let Optimizer provide instant Ekahau AI recommendations for your unique network.

This changes the game for Wi-Fi and unlocks new levels of performance, reliability and security for any network. Plus, you can use this feature time and time again to keep your network optimized as your wireless environment changes over time. 

The new features in Optimizer are available today at ekahau.cloud.

Automatically Detect Hard-to-Spot Configuration Issues

Gaps in Wi-Fi coverage can be caused by a long list of misconfigurations: power settings, channel settings, signal-to-noise ratio issues, interference, and more. Now, Optimizer identifies the precise configuration adjustments that you need to make to transform your Wi-Fi into the best version of itself.

With just a quick walk around the network with your trusty Sidekick 2, you have everything you need to fully optimize your wireless network. Optimizer takes the incredibly accurate Wi-Fi data collected with the Sidekick 2 and analyzes it with our advanced Ekahau AI. It not only evaluates every square inch of your existing network’s performance, but it then takes it to the next level by automatically finding misconfigurations and providing you with simple, step-by-step instructions that anyone can follow to implement.

Download Full Reports

Once Optimizer generates your custom recommendations, you can download a detailed PDF report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of all discovered issues and the configuration changes needed to optimize performance and security.

The comprehensive PDF report ensures all network stakeholders have the information they need to understand the health of the Wi-Fi network and the optimization improvements recommended by Ekahau Optimizer. Whether you’re building out a change report as an internal networking team, or sharing findings with your customers as a system integrator, Optimizer’s reporting feature will make your life easier and provide key documentation.

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Ekahau Optimizer With New Custom Action Plans & Export Options

One of the biggest breakthroughs at this year’s #WiFiDay was that optimizing your wireless network is getting easier and easier.

The new features in Ekahau Optimizer will instantly improve your Wi-Fi performance and security. More than just an expert in your pocket, Optimizer now provides custom configurations optimized for each access point in your specific network.

Optimizer has also gained the ability to predict your future network: providing you with an accurate simulation of the recommended changes before you deploy them. It’s like an Optimizer crystal ball that allows you to see before-and-after heatmap changes.

Meraki users will be able to automatically deploy optimized configuration action plans with click-to-deploy simplicity to your Meraki Dashboard.

Additionally, you can export reports via a simple PDF if you want to share the recommendations and action plan with a colleague. These new features will allow IT teams to instantly improve Wi-Fi performance and security across their network.

Ekahau Just Go Survey – No Floorplan. No Scaling. No Problem.

Our new Just Go Survey mode is set to revolutionize how you conduct Wi-Fi site surveys. This innovative feature, available soon in the Ekahau Survey app, eliminates one of the biggest pain points in Wi-Fi: needing a floorplan to analyze and optimize a wireless network.

Just Go Survey uses your iOS device’s camera, sensors, and Apple’s AR technology to map the environment and walls in real-time. As you walk around, it automatically measures the walls and sketches the floorplan based on your movement through the space.

By removing the friction of time-consuming prep work, Just Go Survey makes it faster and easier than ever for anyone to conduct accurate Wi-Fi site surveys. Whether you’re a Wi-Fi expert or just getting started, anyone can collect enterprise-grade survey data with minimal effort.

The automated mapping capabilities also enable teams to survey in spaces where up-to-date floorplans aren’t readily available, like older buildings that have been through renovations.

By automating the most painful aspects of site surveys, Just Go Survey lets IT teams focus on what matters: quickly troubleshooting and optimizing Wi-Fi networks. Even better, it works seamlessly with Ekahau’s Optimizer to instantly generate improvement recommendations and click-to-accept action plans based on accurate, measured survey data.

New Security Visualizations in the Survey App – Your Fastest Path to a Secure Wireless Network

Coming soon to the Ekahau Survey app: new Security Visualizations that make it easier than ever to identify and resolve security threats on wireless networks. This new feature provides the fastest path to a more secure enterprise Wi-Fi deployment.

The new Security Visualizations will help you locate rogue access points and identify and locate RF interference that can degrade performance and open security holes.

In addition to mapping the precise location of unauthorized rogue devices, the Survey app will also detect and alert you to any weak Wi-Fi encryption detected on the network — an easy fix when combined with Ekahau Optimizer recommendations for encrypting your network.

These new security capabilities provide indispensable insight allowing anyone to find and resolve the most common Wi-Fi security pitfalls with minimal time and effort.

Packet Capture in the Analyzer App for iOS – Capturing Multiple Channels at the Same Time Has Never Been So Easy!

Packet Capture for the Sidekick 2 is coming to the Analyzer App for iOS! Capture packets on four Wi-Fi channels simultaneously, allowing for immediate analysis and diagnosis of network issues. This means you can see what’s happening on multiple channels without missing a beat.

You can now capture packets across 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands, providing you a comprehensive view on what’s going on in the network at the client level.

And now, sharing packet capture data with colleagues or network experts has never been easier. Our new click-to-share functionality lets you quickly export packet capture files and send them to team members for analysis.

Automatic Floor Plan and AP Provisioning Integrations

AP manufacturer dashboards hold a ton of valuable information and insights – but most of that is only unlocked once APs are properly provisioned. Our new integrations allow anyone to provision access points directly from Ekahau Insights to major vendor dashboards. This eliminates one of the most tedious and error-prone steps of deploying wireless networks.

With a simple walk with your Sidekick or Sidekick 2, IT teams can collect all the data needed for dashboard provisioning. After conducting a survey with Ekahau, the locations of discovered APs can be synced to the Cisco Meraki Dashboard, Aruba Central, Mist AI Dashboard, and ExtremeCloud IQ. Arista supports predictive design dashboard provisioning, and support for Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center) is in development.

Use it for new deployments, old deployments that were never provisioned, or anytime there are changes in your floor plans and AP positions. These integrations save you a significant amount of time, remove the possibility of placement errors, and set you up for easy, ongoing optimizations.

Conclusion

Wi-Fi Day 2023 showcased a remarkable lineup of innovative Ekahau products that promise to redefine the way we approach Wi-Fi optimization and security. Watch the full session recordings now available on-demand! To delve deeper into these exciting developments, we encourage you to sign up for the October 19 follow-up webinar. And stay tuned for more, we’ve always got a little something up our sleeves.

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Quickly and Easily Increase the Performance and Security of Your Network

Optimizer walks you through step-by-step instructions for implementing performance and security improvements in a format that is easy to understand and delivers immediate impact. The new feature enables even those new to network optimization to easily implement performance and security enhancements.

Not only is it super powerful, it’s super easy to get started. Say goodbye to digging through mountains of confusing technical documents and hello to clear and concise instructions that anyone can comprehend. With Optimizer as your trusted companion, you’ll witness immediate and tangible improvements that will leave your enterprise networks blazing-fast.

Simply make the recommended changes in your vendor’s controller settings to quickly and easily improve your Wi-Fi.

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SUMMARY

For customers using Meraki Access Points (APs) to power their wireless networks, the benefits of the Meraki Dashboard — like unified control of the entire network, multi network management support, and automated network monitoring and alerts — are numerous.

However, many features require accurate provisioning of AP locations to unlock location-specific insight, and for customers with tens, hundreds or thousands of APs, a primary pain point is manually provisioning their Meraki Dashboard to show the geolocation of each AP.

Now, with Ekahau Zero-Touch Provisioning, anyone can easily and accurately provision their dashboard in minutes, unlocking the full value of the Meraki dashboard with just a simple walk around the site with an Ekahau Sidekick 2. In this article, we’ll cover:

• What is Ekahau Zero-Touch Dashboard Provisioning
• How this Feature Saves Meraki Customers Time
• Benefits Unlocked for Meraki Network Owners
• Case Study: L’Oreal Meraki Dashboard
• How to Get Started Today

Introducing Ekahau Zero-Touch Meraki Dashboard Provisioning

Ekahau Zero-Touch Dashboard Provisioning utilizes the accuracy of the Ekahau Sidekick 2 and Ekahau software to automagically identify and map Access Point (AP) locations in the Meraki Dashboard. By simply walking around the site with the Sidekick 2, users can capture accurate location data and, with a single click, export the results for a fully-provisioned network based on trusted and verified measured data. This new integration saves Meraki customers time and eliminates mistake-prone manual entry, and it works just as well for established networks as it does for brand new installed networks.

Once provisioned, Meraki customers not only have access to all the amazing features of the Meraki Dashboard, they also have a solution that will continue to save them time week after week in ongoing operations and maintenance throughout the life of their network. 

Seen enough? Get started today!

How Ekahau Saves You Time
(and Your Sanity)

Save Time in Initial Dashboard Provisioning

Before zero-touch provisioning, one of the most tedious and time-consuming tasks of a Wi-Fi network deployment was the map management and manual plotting of APs into the Meraki Dashboard. This required the network owner to know the serial numbers, AP hostnames, and have ready access to deployment documentation to flip through and cross reference in order to accurately plot final installed locations into the dashboard.

The process looked a little something like this:

Multiply these steps by 100s or 1,000s of APs per location, and you can see how the simple-in-theory task can turn into days’ or weeks’ worth of tedious drag and drop just waiting for a manual error to completely ruin the end result. 

With Ekahau, just go for a walk with your Sidekick 2:

Now, all you have to do is pick up your Sidekick 2 and go for a walk around the site. The Sidekick 2 does the heavy lifting, saving you hours and days of tedious drag-and-drop and eliminating manual data entry errors that can make it harder to troubleshoot down the line.

Save Time in Ongoing Operations and Maintenance 

Once provisioned, the Meraki Dashboard and Ekahau Sidekick 2 become a powerhouse combo for ongoing network health checks and troubleshooting. Real-time alerts from the Meraki Dashboard can identify problem areas, and the Ekahau Sidekick 2 with Survey and Analyzer apps can perform more in-depth, on-the-spot troubleshooting right from a phone or tablet. The Sidekick 2 provides an outside-in view of network performance, which combined with the Meraki Dashboard means less troubleshooting time and fewer network outages — resulting in fewer truck rolls and flights (and more money saved for other priority projects!)

It doesn’t take an advanced degree in RF to manage the ongoing health of your wireless network. If you can walk a dog, you can walk a Sidekick 2 and have instant access to all of the data needed to make smart Wi-Fi performance decisions.

Ekahau is the Key to Unlocking the Meraki Dashboard

The Meraki Dashboard offers a range of powerful features, including wireless client geolocation, heatmaps, and rogue interference detection, that can help Meraki customers optimize network performance and improve security. However, the provisioning process for the Meraki Dashboard can be time-consuming and complex, which has prevented some Meraki network owners from fully utilizing the benefits of the Meraki Dashboard. With Ekahau Zero-Touch Provisioning, Meraki customers can easily and accurately provision their dashboard in minutes, unlocking the full value of the Meraki Dashboard with just a simple walk around the site with an Ekahau Sidekick 2.

Wireless Client Geolocation

One of the standout features of the Meraki Dashboard is the ability to locate wireless clients in real-time. This feature is particularly useful for tracking the movement of wireless clients and identifying where an unresponsive AP is located on the floor plan.

Heatmaps

Another great feature of the Meraki Dashboard is the ability to view device density and coverage heatmaps. Heatmaps provide a visual representation of where people are spending time inside a particular location over the course of the day.

Detected Rogues/Interference

The Meraki Dashboard also includes rogue interference detection, which is a critical feature for ensuring network performance. Air Marshal information such as the location of rogue and other SSIDs on the LAN is accurately depicted when provisioned correctly. 

Meraki Zero-Touch Provisioning Case Study: L’Oréal

The network team behind L’Oréal’s distribution center relies on accurately placed and provisioned APs to enable their business-critical security and VIP performance programs. 

One of the unique ways L’Oréal has put location-based insight into action is with a security guard “dead man” program based on last known client activity to ensure patrolling security guards are always alert and present at all times. This type of program wouldn’t be possible without accurate and trustworthy AP placement in the Meraki dashboard.

In addition to security, Wi-Fi performance is business-critical for L’Oréal and AP location data is critical for their IT Service teams to troubleshoot “bad/poor-performing Wi-Fi” complaints (especially those submitted by VIP executives and senior management).

Ready to Get Started? Zero-Touch Provisioning is Free for Ekahau Connect Subscribers!

With Ekahau Zero-Touch Provisioning, Meraki customers can achieve a high-performing wireless network with minimal effort, unlocking the full value of the Meraki Dashboard.

Whether you’re deploying a new network, are in the middle of a refresh cycle, or have regular changes to your environment, this integration will save you time and enable the most accurate dashboard provisioning possible. 

If you’re already an Ekahau and Meraki customer, check out our knowledge base article for a detailed step-by-step guide on how to get started with Ekahau Zero-Touch Dashboard Provisioning.

If you aren’t an Ekahau customer yet, schedule a demo to learn more about the amazing time-and-frustration-saving integration between Ekahau and Meraki.

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Over the years, we’ve received feedback from you on ways we can continue to improve and provide better services. Thank you for being in touch! We have listened to those requests and implemented several changes as a direct result. 

Today, I’m happy to report that our Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) rating is now 93%! This is well above the industry average of 76% for business software providers. Of course this means that there is some level of dissatisfaction with 7% of our support inquiries – and we strive every day to improve. 

I’d like to take this opportunity to walk you through recent improvements here at Customer Support that are designed to help you at every step of your Wi-Fi journey. 

Larger Customer Support Team with Global Hours

Our Customer Support team has grown in both size and global reach in order to better serve you and be here when you need us. Our average time to resolution continues to close the gap on the speed of light, and we’ve also developed a customer service portal to deliver the best-possible support to the Wi-Fi community. 

Aside from our CSAT score, how do we know we are on the right track? Because we hear it from you directly:

Where oh where is Ekahau Support, you ask? We’re everywhere you need us! Our team stretches the globe from the US to the Asia-Pacific regions and, of course, here in Helsinki, Finland alongside many of our product development counterparts. In fact, some of our longest tenured employees call the customer success and support team their home – dating back more than ten years.

Meet Agatha, Virtual Chat Assistant Extraordinaire

In Summer of 2021 we launched Agatha, our AI support assistant, to guide support portal users in navigating help documentation and to serve up the most relevant articles to answer their questions. To date, Agatha has been engaged in thousands of conversations that have either led to instant resolution or created detailed cases so our support team can get to work helping you. 

In turn, Agatha has learned quite a bit about which articles make the biggest difference for each use case. Through AI learning, our support site continues to serve up better content with each interaction. Agatha is a wonderful first step to problem resolution, and in many cases, the fastest path to resolution. Be sure to check out Agatha in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen the next time you visit support.ekahau.com.

Introducing a Brand New Way to Reach Us Directly  

Our newest development is that our phone system has received a massive overhaul with new routing architecture to help us better serve your needs.

Support Contacts: Get in touch with Ekahau Technical Support at support.ekahau.com. Our AI Agent Agatha answers your questions 24/7. You can also email us at support@ekahau.com or call the toll-free number +1 (877) 607-8777

Hours: Our Customer Support team is available Monday through Friday. 

Just as Wi-Fi has risen to business-critical technology for so many businesses, Ekahau has become business-critical for the day-to-day lives of our customers. This new enhanced support flexibility is just the next step in continuing our commitment to delivering world-class service.

An Enormous Thank You to All Our Amazing Customers

Our goal on the support team is to help every network owner and wireless service provider that signs up with Ekahau have an incredible experience so that they become an Ekahau customer for life. Our Ekahau product team is always releasing new features and products to make our customer’s lives easier – and we recognize that, with every support inquiry, Customer Support has an opportunity to reinforce a positive relationship. 

We want to let you know that we have your back when it comes to resolving issues quickly and efficiently and we’re so glad to be a part of your wireless world.

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Product News: Introducing Ekahau Private Cellular Planner

Wireless Day 2022 would have been a more appropriate event name with this first look at a brand new category of product from Ekahau. Ekahau Private Cellular Planner is a dynamic web-based software that makes it faster and easier than ever to plan awesome private networks including Private 4G/5G, CBRS, Bluetooth and many other IoT networks.

Awesome Private Cellular is Now Easy

Input requirements, define coverage areas, and deploy with optimal antenna placements. Our new web-based Private Cellular Planner walks you through the necessary steps to designing a high-performing private cellular or IoT network. 

Design with Powerful AI Tools

Automatic wall detection and AI-assisted planning take away the most tedious parts of designing a private cellular network. Simply upload your floorplan, review your AI-drawn wall placements, and start planning your network with AI-assisted radio placements.

Expand your Wireless World

Bring your expertise in Wi-Fi design to the emerging field of Private Cellular to plan private 5G, CBRS, and IoT wireless networks. If you can design great Wi-Fi, you can design a great private network.

Ekahau Private Cellular Planner is coming soon: stay tuned for updates! And here’s the best news – all current Ekahau AI Pro customers with a Connect subscription (or new customers who sign on before December 31, 2022) will get Ekahau Private Cellular Planner for 12 months free.
To learn more about the upcoming product, watch Anssi’s full presentation from Wi-Fi Day 2022 on-demand.

Product News: Ekahau Analyzer Adds Network Overview

Ekahau Analyzer – with the help of the Sidekick 2 – turns your mobile device into a troubleshooting powerhouse. And our latest update will give you even more information in the palm of your hand. See key network attributes right from phone or tablet and examine how the Wi-Fi has been implemented and configured without needing to log on to the wireless controller system.

Expert-Level Troubleshooting Information

Network Overview in Ekahau Analyzer provides a mobile solution for deep insight into troubleshooting network problems: One solution with all the Wi-Fi troubleshooting information you need on the device in your pocket.

More Data at Your Fingertips

Compare client utilization and access point reporting side-by-side: signal strength from specific APs, country codes, associated stations, channel utilization, and more.

Validate Configuration Settings

See configuration settings right from the app using the power of Sidekick 2 and validate that your network has been implemented properly. By reducing the complexity of Wi-Fi troubleshooting and validation, Analyzer makes it easy to resolve Wi-Fi-related issues in no time.

Network Overview in the Ekahau Analyzer app is coming soon, and will be a free update for Ekahau Connect customers – stay tuned for updates! To learn more about the upcoming product, watch Ari’s full presentation from Wi-Fi Day 2022 on-demand.

Product Spotlight: Fast, Accurate Wi-Fi Designs with Ekahau AI Pro 

Three incredible automation features made the short list in Matt Starling and Mac Deryng’s best practices presentation at Wi-Fi Day 2022. Check out the video demos below and register for the full session for even more Tips and Tricks for 6 GHz Wi-Fi Design.

Get the Most Accurate Floor Plan Models with Automatic Wall Calibration

The Automagic Wall Calibration tool in AI Pro is an incredible way to improve the accuracy of your predictive design by ensuring your wall properties are spot on perfect to the real world. Large variances in assumed attenuation values vs. real-world wall attenuation values may mean that your predictive design needs to be updated with additional access points, or access point locations may need to be changed for the best results. Take the guesswork out and get your design right the first time with Ekahau AI Pro.

Visualize Rip-And-Replace Scenarios

Thinking about a potential upgrade to 6E Access Points and want to test new models out with your existing design? Ekahau AI Pro’s nifty new Network Simulator gives you the power of visualizing rip and replace scenarios. Moral of the story? Swapping out one AP manufacturer for another’s shiny new access point won’t save a bad design.

Putting the AI in AI Pro

AI Auto-Planner in AI Pro enables you to quickly identify the best AP placement and channel configuration for your network. With the click of a few buttons, you can automate thousands of design iterations against your unique wall materials and floor plan using our brand-new expert artificial intelligence system. Save tons of time and get AP placement right the first time with AI Auto-Planner.

Want more Ekahau Product News?

Check out the latest product updates as they are released in our Product Updates & Enhancements Blog. Learn more about recent developments to the Sidekick 2, Ekahau Survey App, Ekahau Insights and more!

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The best Wi-Fi measurement device on the planet just got even better — introducing Ekahau Sidekick 2 — the mind blowing new Wi-Fi testing and measurement device from Ekahau. Sidekick 2 is lightning fast, unbelievably accurate, and officially rounds out the 6 GHz solution from Ekahau giving you everything you need to design, validate and perform regular performance health checks for all 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz wireless networks.

Let’s Get to the Unboxing

Out of the box and onto your side, Sidekick 2 turns anyone with a phone or tablet into a Wi-Fi superhero collecting the precise Wi-Fi signal and spectrum analysis data needed to design high-performing networks and then keep them high-performing over time.

With Sidekick 2, you’ll save time and money by getting AP placement right the first time and rest easy knowing you have the device you need to identify and address Wi-Fi issues before they lead to costly outages. Put simply — if you want great Wi-Fi, you need the Sidekick 2.

Sidekick 2 Brings 6 GHz Validation and Visualization to Life

The explosion of wireless device connectivity requirements has led to the expansion of federally recognized spectrum in 6 GHz and a unique opportunity for businesses to get their network designs right for the next generation of business-critical applications and services.

With Sidekick 2, you can now take full advantage of the upgraded speed and channel availability of Wi-Fi 6E with a network design that’s been validated for 6 GHz by the most trusted name in Wi-Fi design. Ekahau AI Pro is the powerhouse design software that allows you to accurately model how 6 GHz Wi-Fi will behave, and Sidekick 2 proves it. 

Just walk the site as Sidekick 2 measures and collects mountains of Wi-Fi data at every step and overlays the results on top of your floor plan so you can effortlessly visualize Wi-Fi health and ensure the highest level of performance for your Wi-Fi users. 

With Great Spectrum Comes Great Performance Requirements

The addition of 6 GHz triples the number of available non-overlapping channels for many regions, increasing in the US from 28 in 2.4 and 5 GHz, to 87 with the inclusion of 6 GHz. All that extra data requires immensely faster speeds, so with Sidekick 2, we’ve supercharged every component to be faster and more accurate than ever before. Here’s a quick breakdown of the new and improved speeds:

Under the Hood of Sidekick 2

4 Enterprise-Grade Tri-band Wi-Fi Radios

Capture more data in less time with 4 tri-band Wi-Fi radios that scan 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz frequency bands faster than the original Sidekick scans just 2.4 and 5. Sidekick 2 is nearly 100% faster for dual-band surveys and 33% faster when surveying tri-band networks.

9 Custom Wideband Antennas

Get unbeatable accuracy and reliability with 9 custom-designed 3D antennas positioned for optimum omnidirectional measurement consistency. By eliminating variances between devices, you can trust the data collected is always accurate and actionable.

50 Sweeps/Second Spectrum Analyzer

See the invisible Wi-Fi spectrum from 2,400–7,125 MHz in brilliant high definition with the fastest refresh rates so you’ll never miss a microsecond of interference. Capture quicker interference events and zoom in to the smallest details with 4X better resolution bandwidth.

Survey All Day Battery

Built with the largest battery allowed on commercial airlines, Sidekick 2 powers more than a full day of onsite surveying on a single charge and can even be topped off for an extra 4 hours of active use with just 1 hour of charging.

Whisper-Quiet Active Cooling

The active cooling system in Sidekick 2 maintains optimal operating temp in harsh conditions.  It’s whisper quiet and just one of the many reasons that Sidekick 2 is so cool.

Now Featuring USB-C Connectivity

Charge faster and with improved reliability thanks to a USB-C connection port that’s always the ‘right way’ no matter how you plug it in. The snug fit and reinforced cable management channel takes the pressure off your connection and reduces the chance of an accidental mid-survey disconnect.

Ready for your first look at 6 GHz spectrum?

Remember this day for when you tell your grandkids about the first time you saw 6 GHz spectrum in real life. Ladies and gentlemen, Sidekick 2 spectrum analysis in 6 GHz:

Sidekick 2 Ships Today!

One cannot rid the world of bad Wi-Fi alone, it’s time to level up with Sidekick 2—the fastest, most precise Wi-Fi testing and measurement device on the market. With Sidekick 2, you’re equipped with:

• 2.4/5/6 GHz (Wi-Fi 6E) Wi-Fi Site Survey & Spectrum Analysis
• 4 Enterprise-Grade Tri-Band Wi-Fi Radios
• 9 Custom Wideband 3D Antennas
• 50 Sweeps/Second Spectrum Analyzer
• All-Day Battery Life
• Whisper-Quiet Active Cooling
• USB-C Connectivity
• Support for All Regulatory Domains

All at an MSRP of just $4,995. Order now to avoid delays!

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By surveying your wireless networks, you can visualize the RF environment and check that the network has been deployed and configured properly and that the performance is meeting the expectations of the predictive design. Ekahau Survey for Android, combined with the power and accuracy of the Sidekick, ensures that your Wi-Fi continues to be fast and reliable for your users and mission-critical applications.

All users with a current Ekahau Connect subscription can download Survey for Android today from the Google Play store. Survey for Android is compatible with a wide range of devices, allowing as many users as possible to start performing site surveys and health checks with the device in their pocket – no need to upgrade or purchase the latest flagship phones.

Continuous and Stop and Go Survey Modes

Android users can now perform both Continuous and Stop and Go Wi-Fi surveys to validate their network health. By using the Ekahau Sidekick with the Survey for Android app, users can test predictive wireless designs before a network is deployed, verify that changes or additions are installed correctly, and ensure that the network continues to be fast and reliable for its users and applications.

In Continuous survey mode, click when you start walking, when you turn, and when you stop to gather accurate data along your survey path. With Stop and Go, click where you are on the map to gather data point by point, which is awesome for when you are in a challenging environment or one where you need to be aware of your surroundings at all times.

And with the all-new Ekahau AI Pro, your survey path data is more powerful than ever! With automatic wall calibration inside of Ekahau AI Pro, you can automatically calibrate the effects of your walls on your RF environment, and discover hidden wall attenuation anomalies. You can also take your survey data from Survey for Android to simulate the effects of running rip-and-replace scenarios to see how your network would perform with different AP models.

Sidekick and Cloud Support

Perform site surveys with your Android phone and your trusty Ekahau Sidekick. The Ekahau Sidekick is the most advanced, all-in-one Wi‑Fi diagnostic and measurement device on the market, delivering pinpoint accuracy for professional results. Using the Survey for Android app with the Sidekick delivers consistent results, and is extremely intuitive to use.

And once you’re done performing your site surveys, sync projects to the Cloud and visualize data with key collaborators using Ekahau Insights. With Insights, you can share your wireless network designs and surveys with your team and external stakeholders who may not have an Ekahau license via guest URL. Enjoy seamless collaboration between the central office and field sites, and make survey project sharing with your entire team simple and easy.

Survey for Android allows you to save the survey results locally on Sidekick or sync to Ekahau Cloud to quickly share your survey results with expert users for advanced analysis, troubleshooting, and reporting.

Crystal-Clear Heatmap Visualizations

Automatically locate and place all nearby access points on the map and deliver instant post-survey analysis with easy-to-read, beautiful, crystal-clear heatmaps. Instantly visualize heatmaps for primary and secondary coverage, channel interference, round trip time, and RF noise. See your data visualized right from your smartphone; no need to wait for data upload to identify and address problem areas in your Wi-Fi network. Together with Analyzer for Android with Interference Detection, you’re ready to perform professional-grade Wi-Fi health checks and tackle anything your network throws at you (looking at you, leaky microwave)!

Conclusion

We have applied a Beta label to the current release. Our team has tested the app across a variety of mid-range and flagship Android devices, but the total number of Android manufacturers and models means we cannot test the app on every possible device. In the upcoming weeks and months, we will gather your related feedback and add a few more features, such as freezing APs for AP on a stick (APoS) surveys.

With the power of the Sidekick and whatever device is in your pocket, you’re now able to conduct accurate Wi-Fi surveys and health checks. Download Survey for Android in the Google Play Store today! 

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The Time for 6 GHz Wi-Fi Design is NOW

AI Pro fully supports 6 GHz, giving you the tools to develop predictive Wi-Fi designs for 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz – all in one awesomely unified workspace. Inside AI Pro, you’ll find a new selection of access points and antennas, including: Cisco C9136i, Aruba AP-635, Extreme Networks ExtremeMobility AP4000 and AP4000U, Meraki MR57, Mist AP45, Arista C-360, Cambium Networks XE3-4, and Netgear WAX630E. We’re continually working with every major vendor to add new models as soon as they become available.

Ekahau AI Pro Unlocks the Promise of 6 GHz Wi-Fi

With 1.2GHz (US) or 500MHz (EU) of new, clean spectrum and up to 59 non-overlapping channels, 6 GHz Wi-Fi will completely change the game of Wi-Fi design. Next-gen business applications that require ultra-low latency like live video, AR and VR just weren’t feasible in the congested 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. Now, with the unprecedented speed and reliability of an Ekahau-perfected 6 GHz network design, businesses can shed those restrictions and take full advantage of the benefits of 6 GHz.

Expert AI Wi-Fi Design to the Rescue

When it’s time to design your network, AI Pro takes advantage of the all-new expert artificial intelligence system in AI Auto-Planner to automate thousands of design iterations against your specific wall materials and floor plan, helping you discover your network’s optimal AP placement and channel configuration in mere seconds. 

Behind the Dancing APs

Once your walls are drawn and your requirements are set, just click Generate and watch your network come alive and dance around as APs are placed, tested, configured, tested again, moved, re-configured, re-tested, removed, added again … thousands and thousands of times until the network reaches a point where no additional meaningful performance gains can be achieved. The AI tests far more access point locations and far more configurations than could ever be possible with manual manipulation alone — a truly remarkable evolution in Wi-Fi design. 

Ekahau AI Pro Saves You Time Creating Your Perfect Network Design

Hours and days of tedious iterating is now done for you in seconds resulting in a design that perfectly balances primary and secondary coverage for your unique capacity requirements while minimizing channel overlap. Use the AI-generated design as-is, or feel free to continue adjusting it to fit your specific installation needs. 

Awesome Wi-Fi is Now Easy

AI Pro is packed with new features that simplify workflows, automate tedium, and unlock the possibilities of great Wi-Fi for even those out there without a PhD in Wi-Fi Fluidity.

• The layout is easy to navigate with workspaces that conveniently place the tools you need for every job right at your fingertips
• We’ve added prompts and tooltips that clearly define terminology so you can easily differentiate between heatmap visualizations
• Wall materials, channel plans, and even full designs can be generated automatically with the new expert AI tools
• Summary breakdowns provide easy network health pass/fail indications so you can be confident in your design

See Ekahau AI Pro in Action

NEW! Channel Planner

Working alongside the AI Auto-Planner, the new Channel Planner determines the absolute best channel configuration for your network with an automatic channel optimization algorithm that utilizes the real signal patterns of your APs to minimize channel interference across all three bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz).

NEW! Network Simulator

This new feature allows you to easily model how your measured network would look with different access points. Use the channel planner for instant improvements on your network today or run rip-and-replace scenarios to see how your network would perform with different AP models. Network Simulator is perfect for visualizing the impact of 6 GHz on your network and ensuring your Wi-Fi 6E investment is set up for immediate success. Just be warned that you may find a poorly designed network won’t be magically fixed with a rip-and-replace.

NEW! Automatic Wall Attenuation Calibration

Measuring specific wall attenuations is a crucial part of making an accurate predictive plan. But actually measuring the wall attenuation can be quite tedious with lots of squinting at fluctuating numbers, getting enough samples and positioning yourself just so next to the walls you’re measuring. Luckily, all that tedium is now eliminated with the new Automatic Wall Calibration feature. Get improved design accuracy and obliterate hidden wall attenuation anomalies using your measured survey data from your Ekahau Sidekick. You don’t have to do anything special, just survey with Sidekick as normal and let AI Pro calibrate wall attenuation in your design and provide click-to-accept recommendations for better, more accurate designs. 

NEW! Intuitive Workspace Interface in Dark Mode

We’ve touched upon every aspect of the UI, scrubbing out the old and replacing it with a new fresh coat of (mostly black) paint. Use the intuitive new workspaces to seamlessly move between our mobile and desktop apps as you Design, Inspect, Survey and review Live Sidekick diagnostic data. The tools and panels change to display the most helpful information for the task at hand, and the dark mode color scheme adds improved contrast to visualizations and tables. 

NEW! Advanced Reflections and Diffractions

And lastly (at least in terms of this blog – your journey with AI Pro is just beginning!), we’ve added a new level of accuracy to our heatmaps to not only account for free space path loss and the attenuation of wall materials, but also the reflection and diffraction properties of those materials as well. Using maximum accuracy will come in handy when you are dealing with complex environments like warehouses or spaces with a lot of highly reflective materials such as metal and glass. When you want to check whether reflections and diffractions impact your Wi-Fi plan, change the Accuracy setting to Maximum, and inspect your heatmaps.

Ready to Upgrade? It’s FREE!

We want to give a huge shout out to all of our incredible customers who are working with us and building the best possible wireless networks. We see you sharing your successes on social media and it’s simply inspiring. Wi-Fi is a critical part of every business, and together we’re able to continuously innovate and improve the tools that make awesome Wi-Fi happen.

Current Ekahau Pro customers can find a link to download Ekahau AI Pro the next time you open the application. Be sure to check out the amazing What’s New callout in the product for even more details about all the new features included in this launch.

New to Ekahau? We invite you to get started with a personalized demo of the new AI Pro, Sidekick, and Connect Subscription in action. We’ve got everything you need to design, validate, optimize and troubleshoot your wireless networks and we can’t wait to have you onboarded with Ekahau.

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