Customer Reviews

Wifi Seeker Finder

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When I first got a wireless network at home I purchased a Kensington WIFI Finder. It worked fine. But as time went on I saw these smaller versions come out from Chrysalis Development. I heard they were more powerful and more versatile. So I bought one. I was NOT disappointed. Since it was about the same size as my keyless entry remote for my car, it fit perfectly on my keychain. Also it has a much longer range than the others. But best of all, it is directional. Meaning I can simply turn my body while holding down the button and the LEDs change instantly as the signal strength increases or decreases. What a great product. I Love it!

Not much to say about this product, but that it works, and works well. You press the button and it tells you how much signal strength wifi you have at that moment, wherever you are located. It doesn't tell you if it's a secure connection, just that there is wifi where you are at.

I love this thing though, if I have my laptop with me, I'll give it a shot - saves me from digging out my laptop and turning it on if I don't have internet access. Even worked at my friends house who doesn't have wifi.. :)

I hadn't have the chance to test it in a real situation were i was in need for a hot spot, however its a neat gadget to carry around, its small and very light, i tested it by trying to detect a signal from a known spot, and i was far across the street, and it detected instantly.

One bad thing, it detects the signal from my laptop, which in a real situation, it may mislead you by detecting false hot spots to other WiFi enabled laptops.

I suggest replacing the batteries once received, because its weak and the gadget wont work correctly.

Be careful of what you order, i didn't receive the WiFi Seeker from pctel, instead i got an all black one from WiFi Seeker company, where at the back of it says 'Patent pending'!

its detects wifi network only at the direction you point them, and only on a limited range, about 300 ft or less.

It does not work the way it is supposed to ... or the way it is discribed in the product discription. Also the search results (signal strength, directions etc...)are not reliable.

you better stick to your laptop for locating the best signal strength and direction.

Great for finding wi fi access. Especially when you don't know were one is.

This little gadget just located by direction a local high powered wifi transmitter which apparently has its name indicator (SSID) turned off. I believe that explains the wifi interference within my house that suddenly showed up, but which has no SSID transmit name for my computer to read. Good Gadget.

Opened fresh out of the bag, scanned just as advertised, but did not detect my 801.1g signal even when placed next to the wireless router. It's only an expensive key fob with lights.

Works well, sort of directional but I wish it could tell you about the security (unlocked/locked) features of the wireless you find...but a fantastic little device for the money and handy in that it keeps you from booting up your laptop to see if there are any wireless hotspots around.