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WiFi Seeker - Wireless network detector

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Technical Details

  • Small, easy to use and just plain cool!
  • Works up to 300' away!
  • Directional. You can pinpoint the source!
  • Detects 802.11b and 802.11g
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.2 ounces
  • ASIN: B000780866
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,402 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: November 28, 2006

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Product Description

The PCTEL WiFi Seeker is a compact wireless (802.11b/g) network locator that is small enough to fit on a keychain. The device is equipped with a wireless network signal strength indicator that allows you to determine the availability as well as the quality of the wireless network - even before you boot-up your laptop. Unlike many wireless network locators, the WiFi Seeker is capable of distinguishing between a wireless network and other devices generating RF energy in the same frequency ranges. In other words, it is able to tell the difference between an 802.11b/g network and a cordless phone or even a microwave oven. The WiFi Seeker measures the signal strength of the network access point, filtering out the clutter of any client devices on the network, allowing you to locate a reliable WiFi access point with ease.

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53 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WIFI Seeker exceeded my expectations, December 23, 2004
By Bart Beasley (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews
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!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great wifi detector!, March 26, 2007
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.. :)
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Works Fine!, February 13, 2007
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'!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars reveiw
Great for finding wi fi access. Especially when you don't know were one is.
Published 4 months ago by Paul S. Randazzo

5.0 out of 5 stars It does seem to work
This little gadget just located by direction a local high powered wifi transmitter which apparently has its name indicator (SSID) turned off. Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. J. Gulliford

1.0 out of 5 stars Actually less than 1 star
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. Read more
Published 11 months ago by ramin

1.0 out of 5 stars Not that useful
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... Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. Pandey

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, sort of directional.
Works well, sort of directional but I wish it could tell you about the security (unlocked/locked) features of the wireless you find... Read more
Published 21 months ago by W. Fritsch

4.0 out of 5 stars works very well
its detects wifi network only at the direction you point them, and only on a limited range, about 300 ft or less.
Published on January 31, 2007 by D. Vega

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