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54Mbps 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with HotSpot Detector

TEW-429UB (Version A)

  • Find wireless networks in seconds without turning on your laptop
  • LCD displays the network name, type and strength of detectable wireless networks
  • Network your laptop or PC with proven wireless g performance and reliability

The 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 adapter combines features from Wi-Fi detectors and standard 802.11g wireless adapter to deliver the perfect solution for mobile users. It has built-in LCD display helps you determine an access point's security scheme (WPA, WEP), signal strength, and wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) without turning on your laptop!

  • Wi-Fi Compliant with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b Standards
  • Detects IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g HotSpots
  • Connects to IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi Devices
  • Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Mode or Infrastructure (AP-Client) Mode
  • Dynamic Data Rate Scaling at 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps for 802.11g
  • Dynamic Data Rate Scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps for 802.11b
  • Built-in Rechargeable Li-on Battery (Automatically charge when connected to the USB port)
  • Hotspot Finder displays SSID, Channel, Security Enable/Disable and Signal Strength information
  • Supports Custom Search by Signal Strength, SSID or Encryption.
  • Maximum Reliability, Throughput and Connectivity with Automatic Data Rate Switching
  • Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA-PSK without Performance Degradation
  • Low Interference and High Susceptibility Guarantee Reliable Performance
  • Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME2000/XP (SP1/SP2)/2003 Server
  • Range of 35~100 meters indoor, 100~300 meters outdoor (depends on the environment)
  • Simple User Setup & Diagnostics Utilities
  • 3-year limited warranty
Hardware
Interface
  • USB 2.0, 1.1 Compliant
LCD / LED
  • 96 x 32 pixels / PWR, ACT
Control
  • Power On/Off, Scan, Next
Rechargeable Battery
  • 180mAh
Power Consumption
  • 280mA
Dimensions (LxWxH)
  • 95 x 28 x 15 mm (3.7 x 1.1 x 0.5 inches)
Weight
  • 30g (1oz.)
Temperature
  • Operating: 0° ~ 40° C (32° ~ 104° F)
  • Storage: -20° ~ 70° C (-4° ~ 158° F)
Humidity
  • 10% ~ 90%max (Non-condensing)
Certification
  • FCC, CE
Wireless
Module Technique
  • 802.11b: CCK (11 and 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps)
  • 802.11g: OFDM
Frequency
  • 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz
Media Access Protocol
  • CSMA/CA
Data Rate (auto fallback)
  • 802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, and 1Mbps
  • 802.11g: 54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 9Mbps and 6Mbps
Transmit Power
  • 802.11b: 18dBm @ 11Mbps
  • 802.11g: 15dBm @ 54Mbps
Receiving Sensitivity
  • 802.11b: 11Mbps 10 – 5 BER @ -87dBm
  • 802.11g: 54Mbps 10 – 5 BER @ -72dBm
Encryption
  • 64/128-bit WEP (Hex or ASCII), WPA, and WPA-PSK
Channels
  • 1~11 (US), 1~13 (EU)

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.