COOL TOY: WIFI SEEKER

Thoden K. Janes
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
07-10-2004

COOL TOY: WIFI SEEKER
Thoden K. Janes
Date: 07-10-2004, Saturday
Section: e-LIVING
Edtion: All Editions.=.Two Star B. Two Star P. One Star B
Column: COOL TOYS

What it does: Tells you when you're within striking distance of an untethered residential network, but also can simply lead you down the street toward a Starbucks with a WiFi access point.

What it eliminates: The need to turn on a laptop to determine the presence or signal strength of a network. Also, earlier sniffing devices sometimes confused running microwave ovens or cellphones for hot spots. This thing has a bit bigger brain.

What it detects: 802.11b/g signals. The WiFi Seeker has four red LED lights; the more that illuminate, the stronger the signal.

What it measures: 2.25 by 1.2 by 0.43 inches.

What it costs: $29.95.

To order: Visit wifiseeker.com or call (847) 583-0198, ext. 270.

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Keywords: TECHNOLOGY, INTERNET, CONSUMER

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