TamoGraph Site Survey
| Developer(s) | TamoSoft |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 8.2
|
| Operating system | Windows, macOS |
| Type | Wireless site survey |
| License | Proprietary EULA |
| Website | www.tamos.com |
TamoGraph Site Survey is an application for performing Wi-Fi site surveys and RF planning. It supports 802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks. TamoGraph is developed by TamoSoft, a privately held New Zealand company founded in 1998[1] that specializes in network analysis software.[2][3][4]
Functionality[edit]
TamoGraph is used for measuring and visualizing such WLAN characteristics[5] as signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio, signal-to-interference ratio, TCP and UDP throughput rates, access point vendor, encryption type,[citation needed] etc.[6] Visualizations are overlaid on floor plans[7] or, in case of outdoor surveys, on site maps that can be imported from one of the online map services. Data is collected by a portable computer using a compatible Wi-Fi adapter.[8][unreliable source?]
When performing planning of Wi-Fi networks, the tool can be used for creating a virtual model of a future network,[9] where walls and other obstructions are drawn using different material types (drywall, glass, brick, etc.).[10] The tool will then calculate the approximate locations of where the access points should be placed. At the post-deployment stage, TamoGraph is used to validate the deployed wireless network, as well as to measure interference from both Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi sources with the help of Wi-Spy or WiPry, USB-based spectrum analyzers.[10]
Features[edit]
- Passive,[11] active and simultaneous passive/active survey modes.
- RF modeling.[12][13]
- Automatic access point location[11]
- Automatic virtual access point placement and capacity planning in predictive models.
- Detailed information about access points:[7] channel, supported rates, encryption, etc.
- Support for outdoor surveys using GPS[11]
- Spectrum analysis [14]
- Customizable reporting in PDF, Microsoft Word, and HTML formats[7][11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Microsoft Pinpoint". Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ Devin Akin; Jim Geier (2004). Certified Wireless Analysis Professional Official Study Guide. McGraw-Hill. pp. 303, 329, 331, 397. ISBN 0-07-225585-4.
- ^ David D. Coleman; David A. Westcott (2006). Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 235–237, 239, 243. ISBN 978-0-471-78952-9.
- ^ Erik Pace Birkholz; Brian Kenyon; Steven Andrés (2004). Security Sage's Guide to Hardening the Network Infrastructure. Syngress. ISBN 978-1-931836-01-2.
- ^ Tom Carpenter (2016). Certified Wireless Design Professional Official Study Guide. Certitrek Publishing. p. 102. ISBN 978-0996327930.
- ^ "PC Magazine/RE - Best Software 2010 Award". 2010-11-21.
- ^ a b c "TamoSoft Wi-Fi Tools Worth Looking At". 2011-01-24.
- ^ "AirMagnet Site Survey Pro Comparison to TamoGraph Site Survey". 2011-08-20.
- ^ IAEA (2020). Application of Wireless Technologies in Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems. Casemate Publishers. ISBN 978-9201052223.
- ^ a b Chris Chapman (2016). Network Performance and Security. Syngress. pp. 76, 77. ISBN 978-0128035849.
- ^ a b c d "Review: TamoGraph Site Survey 2.0". 2011-02-14.
- ^ Robert J. Bartz (2012). Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Official Study Guide. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 429, 520, 521. ISBN 978-1-118-35911-2.
- ^ Ilya Grigorik (2013). High Performance Browser Networking: What every web developer should know about networking and web performance. O'Reilly Media. p. 135. ISBN 978-1-449-34476-4.
- ^ Geier, Eric (2014-06-07). "Must-have tools for setting up a Wi-Fi net". Network World. Retrieved 2015-03-18.