Kensington WiFi Finder Plus

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 2.4 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002XHFPS
• Item model number: 33086
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 20, 2004

Product Description

MODEL- 33086 VENDOR- KENSINGTON FEATURES- WiFi Finder Plus The convenient one-button WiFi Finder Plus quickly indicates signal strength for all 802.11b 802.11b/g and active Bluetooth enabled networks within range. Compact device attaches easily to laptop carrying case or key chain. Silver case with 6 LEDs and built-in flashlight.* Eliminate wasted time and effort booting up the laptop or PDA to find hot spots.* Convenient one-button detector searches and indicates signal strength if 802.11b or 802.11b/g network is within range. * Separate indicator illuminates when within range of active Bluetooth enabled device or network.* Filters out other 2.4-Ghz signals from cordless phones cell phones and microwave ovens.* Compact unit fits comfortably in the hand and attaches easily to laptop carrying case or keychain.* Includes a built-in flashlight for added convenience.* 5 LEDs display hotspot network signal strength to correspond with most laptop signal strength meters.* Dimensions including keychain make length 3.5" x 1.6"x 0.5". [e-mail]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kensington WiFi Finder Plus, September 1, 2005

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Douglas E. Blagriff "US Contractor" (Baghdad, Iraq) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington WiFi Finder Plus (Personal Computers)

It works well for detecting both WiFi & Bluetooth. Convenient having it clip to my computer bag. When I'm on the go it's much better than pulling out your notebook to see if you have coverage. It is a little bigger than I would have wanted, but not too big.

37 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money..., November 5, 2004

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Robert E. Newill (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington WiFi Finder Plus (Personal Computers)

This is the first 'finder' I've ever tried using, so I'm hoping that there are others out there that actually work. For one thing, this product is supposed to locate Bluetooth networks, and it has NEVER worked for me, even right next to my laptop. It also reports that my WiFi network strength is lower than it actually is, again according to the software on my laptop. So if you plan on using this while you wander around 'looking' for WiFi networks, forget about it. If you aren't within about 5 feet of the network's base station, then you'll never see it with the Kensington WiFi Finder Plus. Save your money, this product is not worth the money.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine little wi-fi finder, June 12, 2005

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Archaeo1 (Orangevale, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington WiFi Finder Plus (Personal Computers)

I purchased the WIFI Finder Plus last week and used it the past five days. As for its main purpose of ID'ing WIFI stations it does a very good job as far as I can tell. With my own home wireless setup it gave good readings around the house and outside I was able to determine usable limits. I checked it out at various neighborhood coffee houses with 'hot spots' and it found them all. Also, it wasn't affected by our cordless phones (2.4 GHz). [BTW,it does pick up Bluetooth but only if the Bluetooth device is active!]