Looking for a wireless network finder

Things change I've changed · 27 Dec 2006 at 08:07

hi guys, I'm looking for a small portable gadget that can search for wireless hotspots, I've seen one before that looks like a usb dongle with an LCD display on but I can't find it anywhere, if you can just post the model number then I can find where to purchase one my self as a direct link to the product will proberbly break the competitor rule, cheers.

ns400r · 27 Dec 2006 at 08:33

Never heard of Google?

Things change I've changed · 27 Dec 2006 at 09:33

ns400r said:
Never heard of Google?

Of course I've heard of google, I really don't get people that say that, do you think that makes you look clever :rolleyes:

, This is a technical forum where by you can come onto and ask for advice and hopefully not recieve stupid smart alec replies like yours, practicly every technical question on here can be googled so we may as well close down the forums yes :rolleyes:

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I'm fully aware that they can be found via google but could'nt find one with an LCD display (I don't even know why I feel obligated to give you an explanation tbh, you don't deserve it), being that this is the "Networks & Internet Connectivity" forum I thought that this would be the perfect place to ask as someone on here may actually use one and not only reccomend it but also give some feed back on it.

ns400r · 27 Dec 2006 at 09:40

FFS.

Google found this - Canary Wireless HS10 Digital Hotspotter Wireless Network Finder

Description

A full-featured Wi-Fi detection and analysis device, the HS10 provides information on signal availability and strength as well as essential network information, including ID, security status and channel.

The Digital Hotspotter is the first full-featured, second-generation Wi-Fi detection and analysis device. Like "first generation" analog Wi-Fi detectors, the Digital Hotspotter detects signal availability and strength. However, it is the only device of its kind that provides essential information about most wireless networks.

Note: The Digital Hotspotter model HS10 may not pick up your home or office network because of low batteries. If the device appears to be scanning, but generally does not find networks, the problem may be in the batteries. Canary Wireless ships the product with batteries, but these batteries are starter batteries and are sometimes defective. We always recommend changing the batteries if the device is having detection difficulties.

There are some access points that may be configured in a way that they cannot be detected by the Digital Hotspotter model HS10. These sometimes include popular Linksys and D-Link access points.

Along with many more.

Things change I've changed · 27 Dec 2006 at 09:50

ns400r said:
FFS.

Google found this - Canary Wireless HS10 Digital Hotspotter Wireless Network Finder

Along with many more.

relax dude I'm just asking for some advice,

thats great but as stated in my OP

"that looks like a usb dongle with an LCD display"

thats why I came on here, I'm after a few suggestions and hopefully one of them will be one that a friend showed me a while back, as I've said it looks like a usb dongle/mp3 player (with an LCD) so it's very small, my mate had it on his keyring and it could also save upto a hundred hotspots and showed quite a lot of information about each one. thanks anyway.

ns400r · 27 Dec 2006 at 09:58

Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder WUSBF54G - Network adapter - Hi-Speed USB - 802.11b, 802.11g

Manufacturer's Description
The Wireless-G USB Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder is a handy, pocket-sized device that combines an easy-to-use wireless network scanner with a USB-connected Wireless-G network adapter. Now you can scan for available wireless connectivity before turning on your computer. If the scanner does find a network, just plug it into your PC and get connected.The Wi-Fi Finder detects Wireless-G and Wireless-B networks with a simple push of a button. It displays all pertinent information such as the wireless network's name (SSID), signal strength, the channel used, and whether wireless security is enabled or not. The information is displayed on an easy-to-read LCD display and can be set up to look for only open networks, all networks, or a specific named network. Discovered networks are listed in order of signal strength.The advanced wireless search technology filters out 2.4GHz interference given off by microwave ovens, cordless phones, and Bluetooth devices to provide readouts only on working Wireless-G or -B networks. With the Wi-Fi Finder built into the unit, you no longer need to power on your PC to determine if there's a wireless network connection available.Public wireless hotspots are springing up all over in coffee shops, airport lounges, hotels and convention centers. The Wireless-G USB Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder from Linksys makes it easy to find, and connect to, those hotspots.

Things change I've changed · 27 Dec 2006 at 10:05

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that looks perfect cheers

, not quite the same as my mates but just googled a review on it and looks to be pretty good.

benjo plz. · 27 Dec 2006 at 10:07

Just get a mobile with wifi tbh, it'll probably cost the same and will have better functions

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Things change I've changed · 27 Dec 2006 at 10:11

Phnom_Penh said:
Just get a mobile with wifi tbh, it'll probably cost the same and will have better functions .

Didnt think of that cheers, that may be the better approach as then it's one less thing I have to carry around with me as I allways have my phone on me.