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What is a WiFi Seeker?
WiFi Seeker is a small device useful for locating WiFi Access Points
or "HotSpots" for wireless internet connections.
What WiFi formats does WiFi Seeker support?
WiFi Seeker looks for 802.11b and 802.11g WiFi HotSpots.
WiFi Seeker is detecting a signal, but
the PC cannot access it.
If the Wireless Access Point has Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
encryption enabled, then the PC wireless card also must have WEP
encryption enabled with the same key. Other possibilities are:
- WiFi Seeker has detected an 802.11g signal and
the PC wireless card is only capable of connecting to 802.11b
Access Points -or- 802.11g is disabled in the software for the
PC wireless card.
- PC card is set to only communicate with an
802.11g Access Point and the Access Point located only supports
802.11b.
- WiFi Seeker has detected an 802.11b/g signal
and the PC wireless card is only capable of connecting to 802.11a
Access Points.
Please refer to the wireless card's user manual
for more information. Are the
batteries replaceable?
Yes. WiFi Seeker uses (2) 3.0V lithium CR-2032 batteries. These
batteries are commonly used in computers, calculators, watches,
digital cameras and other consumer electronic devices. These batteries
are available for purchase at most stores that sell consumer electronic
devices of this type.
How long do the batteries last?
This varies by the amount of use and the button should not be held
down for long periods of time. Under typical usage patterns, the
WiFI Seekers batteries should last for around one year.
WiFi Seeker does not detect a particular Wireless Access Point (PC
cannot connect).
Objects may be blocking the wireless path such as fish ranks or
metal cabinets. The Wireless Access Point may need to be reset or
may need updated firmware. Please refer to the user manual for the
Wireless Access Point for more information.
What does it mean when WiFi Seeker's red
lights are dim or do not turn on at all?
Batteries may need to be replaced. WiFi Seeker uses (2) 3.0V lithium
CR-2032 batteries. These batteries are commonly used in computers,
calculators, watches, digital cameras and other consumer electronic
devices. These batteries are available for purchase at most stores
that sell consumer electronic devices of this type.
Does WiFi Seeker support 802.11a?
No. WiFi Seeker only looks for 802.11b and 802.11g WiFi HotSpots.
This is usually not a problem since 802.11a is far less commonly
used than 802.11b and 802.11g.
At far distances from the Wireless Access Point, the PC can access
the wireless network, but WiFi Seeker cannot detect it.
Some PC wireless cards can detect and connect to Wireless Access
Points outside the detection range of WiFi Seeker. WiFi Seeker is
typically used to find areas with strong signal strength that provide
a reliable connection with good throughput.
Will WiFi Seeker help me find a good location
to use my cell phone?
No. WiFi Seeker looks for 802.11b and 802.11g WiFi HotSpots and
does not search for or measure Cellular Phone Access.
Where is WiFi Seeker manufactured?
WiFi Seeker is manufactured in California, Illinois and China.
What is WiFi Seeker's detection range?
WiFi Seeker can detect WiFi HotSpots within 300 feet of the Wireless
Access Point in a wide open area. The detection range can be less
if there are obstructions between WiFi Seeker and the Access Point(s).
Does WiFi Seeker indicate SSID, WEP encryption,
and/or Channel Usage?
No. WiFi Seeker does not indicate SSID, WEP encryption, and/or Channel
Usage.
WiFi Seeker does not detect a particular Wireless Access Point (PC
is able to connect).
WiFi Seeker only detects 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Access Points.
Does WiFi Seeker indicate if a WiFi HotSpot
is free or open?
No. WiFi Seeker cannot determine whether the WiFi Network is freely
accessible or not.
Why do I Need a WiFi Seeker?
WiFi Seeker can help you to detect and locate a WiFi HotSpot, and
it helps to find the fastest and most reliable place to connect
to the internet wirelessly indicated by the strength of the WiFi
signal. You can locate a WiFi HotSpot, before you even bother unpacking
and booting up your laptop.
How does WiFi Seeker work?
WiFi Seeker scans for WiFi signals when the button is pushed and
the four red lights scan back and forth. When a WiFi signal is found,
the WiFi Seeker picks out the Wireless Access Point, measuring and
displaying its signal strength. If the WiFi signal is weak, only
one red light will remain illuminated. Stronger signals will result
in two, three, or four lights indicating that the Wireless Access
Point is closer. The stronger and closer the WiFi signal, the more
reliable and faster the wireless connection will be. A laptop should
be able to communicate on a Wireless Network that registers as few
as one light on WiFi Seeker, assuming that you have access rights
on the network.
What are WiFi Seeker's key benefits?
WiFi Seeker is small in size and easily attaches to a key ring,
a laptop bag fastener, or anywhere else that is convenient. WiFi
Seeker quickly and easily detects a Wireless Network and indicates
the best place to connect wirelessly to the internet.
How does WiFi Seeker compare to other Wireless
Tracking Devices?
WiFi Seeker is small, easy to use and fast. It is not fooled by
microwave ovens, cordless telephones, and other non-WiFi devices.
It can pick out the Wireless Access Point and ignores all other
Wireless Network Client Devices.
Is WiFi Seeker easy to use?
Yes, it is quick and easy. Just push the button and observe the
red lights. The more lights that remain illuminated after WiFi Seeker
finishes its scan, the stronger the WiFi signal. If the lights continue
to sweep back-and-forth, WiFi Seeker is unable to find a WiFi HotSpot
in range.
What does it mean when the lights scan
back-and-forth?
This means that WiFi Seeker is searching for Access Points and hasn't
yet located one. This could be because WiFi Seeker has just been
activated by pushing the button and has not found a Network yet.
Locating an Access Point within range usually takes less than 0.5
seconds. If there are no Access Points within range, WiFi Seeker
will continue to scan while the button is depressed, searching for
one. If you are using WiFi Seeker in a location that you believe
has a WiFi Access Point in range and WiFi Seeker is not registering
it, try moving WiFi Seeker around or pointing it in a different
direction as you depress the button.
What does it mean when the lights stop
scanning back-and-forth and some stay lit?
This means that WiFi Seeker has detected a WiFi HotSpot. The number
of lights that remain lit, indicate the strength of the WiFi signal.
More lights indicate a stronger signal.
Why do the lights change when I move
my hands?
There are several reasons for this: Wifi Seeker is directional and
is able to receive a stronger signal based on its orientation to
the WiFi HotSpot. WiFi signals are subject to all sorts of interference
resulting in large variations in signal strength. WiFi signals are
susceptible to interference from physical obstructions, such as,
walls, doors, people, and furniture; electronic interference from
power conduits, power lines, heavy machinery, and micorwave ovens;
and interference from signal reflection from windows and hard surfaces.
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