Hive is a powerful mapping software that works with the Yellowjacket 802.11 (B, A, or B/G) Wi-Fi receiver system. (The previous version known as Bird’s Eye.)

Hive runs on an iPAQ Pocket PC. It allows site surveys to be handheld and performed completely indoors. GPS reception isn’t needed.

Begin with Site Initiator by creating or importing a floor plan bitmap complete with drag and drop windows, doors, walls, and other clutter or interference icons. Next, use Hive’s Site Supervisor on your iPAQ to take scans of all channels instantly, take measurements, and plot survey points. Finally, plot and view surveys in multiple data table or graphical windows using Hive’s Site Investigator. View coverage based on MAC addresses, RSSI, SSID, and more. Export data coverage in ASCII format for popular spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.

Hive is available as optional software for the Yellowjacket Wi-Fi analysis receiver system. The Hive software package costs $2,500.

Berkeley Varitronics Systems
www.bvsystems.com