TamoSoft: Network Analysis Tools & Security Software
Contents

Site Survey Tool - TamoGraph
 
Introduction
Overview
Why to Perform a Site Survey
When to Perform a Site Survey
Survey Types
System Requirements
Driver Installation
Driver Installation Troubleshooting
Trial Version Limitations
License Types
Interface Overview
Access Point List
Floor Plan / Site Map
Plans and Surveys, Properties, and Options Panel
Main Menu
Performing a Site Survey
New Project Wizard
Calibration
Configuration
Data Collection
Understanding Survey Types: Passive vs. Active
Active Survey Configuration
Best Practices, Tips, and Tricks
Survey Job Splitting
Analyzing Data – Passive Surveys
Selecting Data for Analysis
Adjusting AP Locations
Splitting an AP into Multiple Unique APs
Visualization Types
Signal Level
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Signal-to-Interference Ratio
AP Coverage Areas
Number of APs
Expected PHY Rate
Frame Format
Channel Bandwidth
Requirements
Analyzing Data – Active Surveys
Selecting Data for Analysis
Visualization Types
Actual PHY Rate
TCP Upstream and Downstream Rate
UDP Upstream and Downstream Rate
UDP Upstream and Downstream Loss
Round-trip Time
Associated AP
Requirements
Reporting and Printing
Customizing Reports
Google Earth Integration
Configuring TamoGraph
Plans and Surveys
Properties
Plan / Map
Environment
Requirements
Scanner
Options
Colors and Value Ranges
AP Detection and Placement
Visualization Settings
Miscellaneous
Configuring GPS Receiver
Using GPS Configuration Dialog
Finding the GPS Receiver Port Number
Frequently Asked Questions
Sales and Support

Driver Installation

TamoGraph is a tool for monitoring wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n networks. To conduct passive surveys, you must have a compatible wireless adapter to use this product. In order to enable the monitoring features of your wireless adapter, you will need to use the special drivers that come with this product. Note that some adapters are compatible only if you use Windows Vista or Windows 7.

When TamoGraph is not running, your adapter will be able to communicate with other wireless hosts or APs, just like when you are using the original driver supplied by the adapter manufacturer. When TamoGraph is running, your adapter will be put in passive, promiscuous monitoring mode.

Note that integrated adapters by Intel, Broadcom, and Dell do NOT require special driver installation by the user; the driver that works alongside the original vendor's driver will be automatically installed by TamoGraph when you launch the program for the first time.

Prior to installing the new driver for your wireless adapter, be sure that your adapter is compatible with this product.  The list of compatible adapters can be found at the following URL:

http://www.tamos.com/products/wifi-site-survey/adapterlist.php

For detailed, illustrated driver installation instructions, please launch the program and click Help => Driver Installation Guide in the program’s menu.

If you use CommView for WiFi, another TamoSoft product, you do not need to install or change the driver, as TamoGraph and CommView for WiFi share the same drivers.