Chanalyzer 5 offers several different Wi-Spy modes that can either be enabled in the Wi-Spy menu, or by connecting multiple Wi-Spy adapters.
Comparison of Wi-Spy Modes
| Mode | Required Wi-Spy Hardware | Mode | Sweep Speed |
| Full 2.4 GHz Band | 2.4x or DBx | 2.4 GHz Sweeps | Full |
| Full 5 GHz Band | DBx | 5 GHz Sweeps | Full |
| Dual-Band | DBx | Alternating 2.4 and 5 GHz Sweeps | |
| *Double Rainbow | DBx + 2.4x or DBx + DBx (Two devices) | Simultaneous 2.4 and 5 GHz Sweeps | Full |
*Double Rainbow Mode
Two Wi-Spy devices can be connected to Chanalyzer to enable Double Rainbow Mode (Dual Wi-Spy Mode), in which each Wi-Spy will be dedicated to a specific band. This will allow Chanalyzer to perform simultaneous 2.5 and 5 GHz spectrum analysis.
From a cost perspective, the optimal hardware combination is a Wi-Spy 2.4x and a Wi-Spy DBx, but two Wi-Spy DBx's can be used in Dual Wi-Spy Mode.