Hawking Wi-Fi 2.4GHZ 802.11B/G Locator (HWL1)

by Hawking Technology

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00064FXSE
• Item model number: HWL1
• Average Customer Review: 1.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Hawking WiFi Locator is the most stylish, reliable and accurate WiFi signal detector on the market! With just a press of a button, the HWL1 will search for any 802.11b/g wireless networks within the vicinity and display the signal strength using its five LED lights. The hassle of powering up your laptop in search for local wireless "hot-spots" is now a thing of the past. The HWL1 is also equipped with a flip-open Hi-Gain Directional Antenna that helps you determine exactly where the hot-spot source is coming from. Simply point the Directional Antenna towards the source and press the Locate button. The signal filters on the HWL1, filter through all unwanted 2.4GHz signals, such as BlueTooth, cordless phones and microwaves, providing a reliable and accurate reading each and every time.

Product Description

Hawking Technologies WiFi 2.4GHz 802.11b/g Locator with Directional Antenna.MODEL- HWL1 VENDOR- HAWKING TECHNOLOGIES FEATURES- 802.11 b/g WiFi Locator The Hawking WiFi Locator is the most stylish reliable and accurate WiFi signal detector on the market! With just a press of a button the HWL1 will search for any 802.11b/g wireless networks within the vicinity and display the signal strength using its five LED lights. The hassle of powering up your laptop in search for local wireless "hot-spots" is now a thing of the past. The HWL1 is also equipped with a flip-open Hi-Gain Directional Antenna that helps you determine exactly where the "hot-spot" source is coming from. Simply point the Directional Antenna towards the source and press the "Locate" button. The signal filters on the HWL1 filter through all unwanted 2.4GHz signals such as BlueTooth cordless phones and microwaves providing a reliable and accurate reading each and every time. Includes WiFi locator Lithium battery and user manual. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------NETWORKS - IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11gFREQUENCY - 2.4 ~ 2.48.5 GHzRANGE - Up to 1000 feet (line of sight) Up to 300 feet (indoors)INDICATORS - LEDs for Power Signal strengthANTENNA GAIN - 5.15 dBiBATTERY - Lithium CR2032SIZE - 56w x 25h x 92L mm WT.- 45 grams e-mail: [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor batter y design, February 2, 2005

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Keith L. Klein MD "takasden" (Beverly Hills, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawking Wi-Fi 2.4GHZ 802.11B/G Locator (HWL1) (Personal Computers)

When it works, it's great. The problem is that almost every time I use it, I have to remove the two batteries, reinsert them and reinsert the battery cover. After I use it once or twice, it stops working until I repeat the above maneuver. I am not sure if it is a problem with the battery compartment design, or perhaps I am "resetting" the device by removing and reinserting the batteries.

I tried calling tech support for assistance, but as usual, leaving a message resulted in no reply.

I think Hawkings is a high quality company, and I don't understand why they don't want to give better support to this product. Until this is fixed, it is so annoying that I strongly recommend not purchasing it at this time.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dollar Store Item, February 7, 2005

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P. Room "SixxGuNN" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawking Wi-Fi 2.4GHZ 802.11B/G Locator (HWL1) (Personal Computers)

This thing is pathetic. I tried 2 as I thought the first was defective. It looks like something that you would buy @ the dollar store. You'll get better performance by licking your finger and checking out the wind direction. Stay away from this thing.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Works on & off. Not worth the hassle., December 21, 2004

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192.168.1.1 "root" (U.S. America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hawking Wi-Fi 2.4GHZ 802.11B/G Locator (HWL1) (Personal Computers)

Looks cool but...
The battery compartment was designed for failure. The button cells have trouble making contact when it's closed. If I press on the battery compartment door it works. I don't think it's a problem with just my HWL1 but a design flaw. Maybe Hawking will fix it. Until then avoid the HWL1.