Ekahau Sidekick 2
The fastest, most precise Wi-Fi testing and measurement device now supercharged and tuned for 6 GHz (Wi-Fi 6E), 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz.
Validate 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz Wireless Networks
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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 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.
The Accuracy that Informs Performance
The new levels of accuracy available with Sidekick 2 allow you to not only identify your Wi-Fi signal strength at every point of your network, but also measure your network health and provide early detection for environmental changes that can negatively impact your network. With Sidekick 2, you can ensure your Wi-Fi is always optimized and ready to meet the connectivity needs of your business.
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 more than a full day of 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 level up and become a Wi-Fi superhero performing accurate health check surveys and collecting detailed spectrum analysis data to share with collaborators via Ekahau Insights. 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
Perform incredibly accurate validation and health check surveys with just the Sidekick 2 and your Android or iOS device of choice.
Spectrum Analysis
Scan the electromagnetic spectrum to check live network health and identify interferers with easy to use mobile apps for iOS and Android.
Insights Analytics
View global network performance analytics and share Sidekick 2 survey results with anyone on your team (even guests!) to view in browser.
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).
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 Capture, Ekahau Cloud)
Package Contents
- Ekahau Sidekick 2 unit
- Messenger strap
- Power supply
- USB-C – USB-C cable
- Quick guide setup instructions
Battery Specs
- Typical site survey: 2 working days 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)
