"This allows them to change the game. They connect to the location where there is a problem, and the Analyzer will tell them what is wrong without having to send someone out to the site," said Williamson.

The Cisco APs in essence become two separate devices, either one dedicated to listening to the environment in sniffer mode or as an AP to handle data traffic.

The Analyzer can also be used to monitor for regulatory issues, such as HIPAA [Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act].

The AirMagnet system can, for example, apply HIPAA policy for authentication and encryption and audit the environment for all devices that are in or out of compliance.

AirMagnet Enterprise Analyzer for Cisco 3.0 is available now. Pricing starts at US$9,995 and includes three controllers and one company license.