TRENDnet 54Mbps Wireless G USB Adapter w/ HotSpot Detector

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 3.7 x 0.6 inches ; 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ANOYMM
• Item model number: TEW-429UB
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 1, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 adapter combines features from Wi-Fi detectors and standard 802.11g wireless adapter to deliver the perfect solution for mobile users. It has built-in LCD display helps you determine an access point’s security scheme (WPA/WPA2, WEP), signal strength, and wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) without turning on your laptop!

• Wi-Fi Compliant with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b Standards
• Detects IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g HotSpots
• Connects to IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi Devices
• Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Mode or Infrastructure (AP-Client) Mode
• Dynamic Data Rate Scaling at 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps for 802.11g
• Dynamic Data Rate Scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps for 802.11b
• Built-in Rechargeable Li-on Battery (Automatically charge when connected to the USB port)
• Hotspot Finder displays SSID, Channel, Security Enable/Disable and Signal Strength information
• Supports Custom Search by Signal Strength, SSID or Encryption
• Maximum Reliability, Throughput and Connectivity with Automatic Data Rate Switching
• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK without Performance Degradation
• Low Interference and High Susceptibility Guarantee Reliable Performance
• Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME2000/XP (SP1/SP2)/2003 Server
• Range of 35~100 meters indoor, 100~300 meters outdoor (depends on the environment)
• Simple User Setup & Diagnostics Utilities
• 3-Year Warranty

Product Description

The 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 adapter combines features from Wi-Fi detectors and standard 802.11g wireless adapter to deliver the perfect solution for mobile users. It has built-in LCD display helps you determine an access points security scheme (WPA, WEP), signal strength, and wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) without turning on your laptop.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this product., January 5, 2007

By	Adam Flath "-adam flath" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this thing. The range is AMAZING! It picks up about twice as many Access Points than my centrino based laptop wireless by itself.

Also, just searching in a car for hot spots is pretty cool with the adapter by itself.

You have to use the software that comes with it, otherwise it is hard to use. Software isn't dummy proof either, you might actually have to read the instructions.

Overall, very very good.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best yet WIFI finder., November 9, 2006

By	B. Kreider - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It does what it says and it does it well. Not only will it find the WIFI hotspots, but it tells you what their SSID is and whether or not they're using WEP. I live in the middle of nowhere and there are small pockets of civilization here and there. I can drive through the small towns and see the names of the networks come up. Much faster than firing up the ole laptop. The only thing it doesn't do is function in a directional manner.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Wi-Fi Detector and Adapter, December 29, 2006

By	S. Livingstone - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you order this item through Amazon, you may end up receiving it with a white case that has pictures of soccer balls all over it. This is what I had sent to me twice. Like the other reviewer, I also live in the middle of nowhere. When I pass through a small town, this device makes it so easy to locate hotspots. Before, I would keep pressing the scan button on my Palm TX... pretty difficult to do when you're trying to drive. This unit tells you the signal strength and lets you know whether or not a signal is secured. You can browse through all the available hotspots with the push of a button. Apart from the soccer ball artwork, I'm very pleased with it. It would be nice if they designed the cap that covers the USB connection to snap on more securely. Being able to place it on a key chain would also be a big plus.