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Ekahau Sidekick 2
The fastest, most precise Wi-Fi testing and measurement device now supercharged and tuned for 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz.
Validate 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Wireless Networks
Bring every predictive Wi-Fi network to life with validation and visualization designed for any dual or tri-band network.
Unrivaled Speed and Accuracy
Capture the clearest picture of your Wi-Fi performance with 4 tri-band radios and a spectrum analyzer that scans at 50 sweeps/second.
Get it Right the First Time
Save time and money by getting AP placement right the first time and address Wi-Fi issues before they lead to costly outages.
If You Want Great Wi-Fi, You Need Sidekick 2
You can’t guess with Wi-Fi. From floor plan scale and wall material attenuation, to environmental interference and validation measurements — accuracy matters. Ekahau Sidekick 2 is the fastest, most advanced Wi-Fi performance testing and measurement device on the market, lab calibrated to deliver pinpoint accuracy for reliable and repeatable Wi-Fi signal and spectrum data capture.
Save time and money by getting AP placement right the first time and rest easy knowing you have what 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 Sidekick 2.
Validate and Visualize the 6 GHz World
Take full advantage of the upgraded speed and channel availability of Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 with a network design that’s been validated for 6 GHz by the most trusted name in Wi-Fi design. With 4 enterprise-grade tri-band Wi-Fi radios, Sidekick 2 scans more data across more channels than any other Wi-Fi measurement tool giving you the clearest picture of your Wi-Fi health, and ensuring the highest level of performance for your Wi-Fi users. Support your next-gen business applications with the unprecedented speed and reliability of your Ekahau-perfected 6 GHz network design.
Invaluable Insight is Always at Your Side
With a sleek, mobile form factor and all-day battery life, your Sidekick 2 is always ready to survey and analyze any combination of 2.4, 5, and now 6 GHz wireless networks. Sidekick 2 features the largest battery allowed on commercial airlines (we checked) so you can optimize Wi-Fi domestically or abroad and never run out of juice. Dongles and external adapters can be serious battery drains, but with Sidekick 2 you get a full day of typical onsite surveying on a single charge. And with the all-new USB-C quick charger, top off for an extra 4 hours of active use in just 1 hour of charging.
Powerfully Easy to Use
Sidekick 2 ensures awesome results whether you’re a wireless networking pro or a novice. The device does the heavy lifting so anyone can perform accurate health check surveys and collect detailed spectrum analysis data. Accuracy matters with Wi-Fi and Sidekick 2 is the easiest path to having always-accurate site survey and Wi-Fi performance data for your network.
Optimized for Ekahau Connect
Mobile Apps
Mobile Site Surveys
Mobile Site Surveys
Perform incredibly accurate validation and health check surveys with just the Sidekick 2 and your Android or iOS device of choice.
Ekahau Spectrum Analysis
Spectrum Analysis
Scan the electromagnetic spectrum to check live network health and identify interferers with easy to use mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Ekahau products featuring Sidekick 2 and Insights Optimizer
Network Optimizer
Get automated and easy-to-understand instructions for optimizing your network based on Sidekick 2 measured data.
With Sidekick 2, our Ekahau Connect mobile apps are more powerful than ever before
(and don’t worry, you can still use Sidekick 2 with your laptop, too).
Ekahau Sidekick 2 Technical Specifications;
Solution Requirements
macOS or Windows laptop or tablet capable of running Ekahau AI Pro macOS 10.11 (El Capitan–Monterey)
iPhone & iPad requirements: iOS 12 or higher required, iPad Pro or iPhone 13 Pro recommended for optimal performance Memory: 8GB RAM, 16GB+ RAM recommended
Android requirements: Android 12 or higher
Ekahau Connect Subscription required for full functionality (includes Ekahau Survey, Ekahau Analyzer, Ekahau Insights, Ekahau Cloud)
Package Contents
Ekahau Sidekick 2 unit
Messenger strap
Power supply
USB-C – USB-C cable
Quick guide setup instructions
Battery Specs
Full day of typical onsite surveying on a single charge
Quick charge: Top off for an extra 4hrs of active use with 1hr charge
Rechargeable Li-ion: 96.4 watt hrs (Largest available on commercial airlines per FAA guidelines)
Device Specs
Dimensions: 155 mm x 226 mm x 39 mm (7.14” x 8.9” x 1.54”)
Weight: 1080 g (2.4 lbs)
Battery: 96.4 Wh Li-ion
Power Supply: USB-C 20V/3A
Operating temperature: +5…+35° C
Storage temperature: -20° C ~+60° C
Storage: 120 GB SSD
Hardware warranty: 1 year (3yr extended warranty available)
Patents
Sidekick 2 is protected by one or more of the following patents and patents pending, as well as patents listed at https://www.ekahau.com/legal/patents/. FI11861, US10973032, PCI/FI2023/050359, US18/995,727, PCT/FI2023/050360, US63/502,652, US63/579,759, US63/586,889, US18/375,399.
