Ecora & Covera Zone release software for plotting, monitoring WLANs

Paris, France & Portsmouth, NH, March 7, 2005 -- (MobileVillage) -- Paris based Covera Zone has announced its WLAN site survery software that helps network engineers visually control wireless network quality by plotting coverage maps, and US based Ecora has released software that lets authorized users monitor a WLAN via a web browser.

Covera Zone WLAN survey software

Covera Zone runs on Windows XP laptop computers and tablet PCs with a 802.11a/b/g network adapter. The software collects all RF and IP performance parameters on the user's computer and Wi-Fi adapter.

Covera Zone lets users visualize survey data such as AP coverage (image at right) and performance maps. The software runs site reports with maps and survey data, and also offers GPS support for outdoor surveys.

The beta version of Covera Zone is available as a free download from the Covera Zone web site. The final version of the product is scheduled for release in spring 2005.

Ecora WLAN monitoring software

In related news, Ecora Software announced the availability of Dr. Wi-Fi, a web-based software application that continuously monitors wireless networks and provides real time alerts and reports on network coverage availability and performance.

Ecora says that Dr. Wi-Fi is simple to set up and installs no agents. Its web-based interface allows access by multiple users. Users can generate reports from anywhere.

Ecora did not provide further product details or pricing information. See the Ecora web site for more information and contact details.

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