yaijic said: Can it tell you the difference between an open wifi access point and one that requires a password?it's a good question and I've always assumed that these simple 'detect' devices only detect open points. Anything that has WEP/WPA or anything like that shouldn't show at all. If it detects any sort of Wifi it's almost useless. I'm surrounded by closed points. Well no confirmation on the site but for $10 if I had the disposable income I'd bite.
Wolfkin said: yaijic said: Can it tell you the difference between an open wifi access point and one that requires a password?it's a good question and I've always assumed that these simple 'detect' devices only detect open points. Anything that has WEP/WPA or anything like that shouldn't show at all. If it detects any sort of Wifi it's almost useless. I'm surrounded by closed points. Well no confirmation on the site but for $10 if I had the disposable income I'd bite.
If this technology could be built into a normal looking watch (no lame WIFI on it) and detect open points it would be a winner. Who wouldn't like to know all the places where you can actually use your laptop?
I carry a wifi detector with me everywhere I go. Its called an iPhone
microwiz
Addicted Member
posted: Jun. 19, 2008 @ 4:53a
Wolfkin said: yaijic said: Can it tell you the difference between an open wifi access point and one that requires a password?it's a good question and I've always assumed that these simple 'detect' devices only detect open points. Anything that has WEP/WPA or anything like that shouldn't show at all. If it detects any sort of Wifi it's almost useless.By your definition, this is almost useless. (Don't worry, most reasonable people would think so too.)
The description says it just shows a signal strength number from 0 to 8. AFAIK this would come from pure detection of a 2.4GHz signal - no way to tell if it comes from an open access point, a closed access point, a cordless phone, or a microwave. If you want more information from the signal you'd need to invest in a detector with more capabilities, like this:
Daddio1949 said: lovedealslongtime said: Made in China? For a moment there I thought that it might be made in the USA. Will the paint come off if I chew on it?
No need to chew! The lead-based paint will almost immediately seep into your skin and blood in case your are missing any from your diet. That feature alone is worth the price!
mdaily
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 19, 2008 @ 10:11a
Bmr4life said: yaijic said: I carry a wifi detector with me everywhere I go. Its called an iPhone
same here, cept I use a PPC6700. I still don't understand the purpose of these. Such a waste.
The purpose is to smell the BBQ smoke (see the signal) but the ribs (secured network) can't be touched except Where big Mac and coffee are sold.
jmacrae2
Member
posted: Jun. 19, 2008 @ 11:35a
Now all we need is wi-fi detecting braces with bluetooth transmission.
conlaw78
Cranky Member
posted: Jun. 19, 2008 @ 2:56p
lovedealslongtime said: Made in China?like every merchandise and 1/5 of the world's population, yes
Whatatay
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 19, 2008 @ 7:39p
So after I detect a Wi-Fi link, I run home and get my laptop? Aren't most lap tops cabable of detecting a wif fi link?
amkaos
Ancient Member
posted: Jun. 19, 2008 @ 7:43p
Whatatay said: So after I detect a Wi-Fi link, I run home and get my laptop? Aren't most lap tops cabable of detecting a wif fi link?if ya dont get it ya dont get it.. you wanna keep yer battery in charge or not.. these things work really well and pickup the networx fast.. but for you--save yerself the concept.
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