Handheld Meter measures WLAN power.

Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc. Dec 10, 2004

Press Release Summary:

Intended for 802.11b, a, and b/g WLANs, Butterfly(TM) measures both 2.4 GHz and 5.1-5.8 GHz UNI band standards for verification of power levels. It attaches to any Access Point or Network Interface Card with SMA external antenna connection. Unit includes backlit display, keypad menu navigation, and removable, rechargeable Ni-MH batteries for portability.

Original Press Release:

Berkeley Announces Handheld WLAN Power Meter

METUCHEN, New Jersey. - November 22, 2004 -- Berkeley Varitronics Systems, Inc.announces Butterfly(TM), a portable WLAN power meter.

Butterfly(TM) is a low-cost, handheld power meter designed specifically for 802.11b, a and b/g WLANs in mind. The receiver attaches directly to any Access Point or Network Interface Card with an SMA external antenna connection and measures both 2.4 GHz and 5.1-5.8 GHz UNI bands (I,II,III) standards for verification of power levels (0 to 30 dBm). Other features include a built-in backlit display, simple keypad menu navigation and removable, rechargeable Ni-MH batteries for true portability. Butterfly(TM) includes SMA antenna connection kit for use with most APs with external antennas. Butterfly(TM) will be introduced at the Wi-Fi Planet show in December, 2004 booth # 102. Available January, 2005.

For more information, check out bvsystems.com/WLAN