I’m a tools enthusiast—I appreciate anything that helps me manage Wi-Fi’s complexities.
Earlier this year, I shared a photo of my Wi-Fi toolset for consulting projects. It helps me resolve wired and wireless issues, but it is expensive.
This prompted me to assemble a professional toolset under $2,000 and use only it to solve all my customer’s issues.
When I shared it on LinkedIn, more than 275,000 people downloaded the list. Clearly, it resonated with many.
Then, I followed up with an all-wireless tool set for under $1,000.
For my #WLPC Prague presentation, I compiled lists of Wi-Fi tool vendors to compare available options.
The items have been categorized according to their intended use: Design, Validation, Spectrum Analysis, and Troubleshooting. Additionally, a comprehensive list has been provided to accommodate the needs of wireless LAN professionals who may not be limited to a single phase of Wi-Fi operations.
This group is shown with a 3-year Total Cost of Ownership to enable fair comparison across vendors with different pricing models, such as upfront payments, annual support fees, subscriptions, or combinations. TCO provides an even basis for evaluation.
You can create custom toolsets by combining different vendors’ tools to meet your needs. Verify each vendor’s pricing and purchasing requirements.