AirHORN
AirHORN turns Wireless Toolbox into a controllable Wi-Fi signal generator—an on-demand source of standards-aware channel load for troubleshooting and testing.
Before transmitting
AirHORN is a transmitter. Use it only on networks and in locations you own or are authorized to test, and comply with local RF regulations. AirHORN operates on non-DFS channels.
Controls
- Band — select the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz operating band.
- Output power — set the transmit level from 2 to 18 dBm.
- Channel — choose the channel used in Single or Pulse mode.
- Transmit — begin or stop transmission. The top-bar status identifies the live channel while AirHORN is on the air.
Transmission modes
Single
AirHORN remains on one selected channel and transmits continuously.
Traverse
AirHORN cycles through every supported channel in the selected band. Choose a fast 5-second dwell or slow 30-second dwell on each channel.
Pulse
AirHORN alternates between transmitting and silence. Set the burst duration and off duration to create a recognizable pattern.
How the load behaves
The measurement radio transmits frames as quickly as channel access permits. Nearby Wi-Fi devices sense the medium as busy and wait their turn. AirHORN still obeys listen-before-talk behavior, so it acts like a very demanding Wi-Fi neighbor rather than an indiscriminate jammer.
Use AirHORN to reproduce a slow-Wi-Fi condition, test roaming or failover, evaluate antennas and RF shielding, or create a repeatable stimulus while observing Channel Performance or an RF spectrum analyzer.
Save as PDF
Open the ⋮ menu and choose Save as PDF to document the current AirHORN configuration.