The Full-Featured Wi-Fi Detector with LCD Display and USB Adapter all-in-one makes connecting to Wi-Fi HotSpots and testing wireless security easier than ever

Torrance, CA –7/12/2005–TRENDnet, a best-in-class networking manufacturer of wired and wireless networking solutions has expanded its complete line of high-performance Wi-Fi products by announcing its new one-of-a-kind Wi-Fi Detector the TEW-429UB. Whether you are a Road Warrior, Network Administrator or anyone who spends time looking for a Wi-Fi signal, the lipstick-size TEW-429UB Wi-Fi Detector / USB Adapter allows you to quickly locate available wireless networks and connect. Its easy-to-read LCD display provides detailed information on all of the networks within a 200ft range. Once the user decides on a signal to connect to, the integrated 802.11g Wi-Fi adapter can be plugged into the laptop to connect to the network in seconds. Due to its lightweight portability and unmatched feature set, this product stands out as the leading Wi-Fi detector in the market and is a must have Wi-Fi tool for anyone with a wireless laptop.

The TEW-429UB captures and displays all the broadcasted characteristics Wi-Fi signals use to distinguish themselves. Most Wi-Fi Detectors currently available in the market use LED’s to show the presence of Wi-Fi signals and their relative strength. To find out if it is an open (HotSpot) or closed (Encrypted) network it requires the user to boot-up their laptop to get more information about the signal. The TEW-429UB integrates an LCD screen that details a connection’s Signal Strength, SSID (Network Name), Encryption type (eg. WEP 64/128 bit, WPA & WPA2), Channel, Source and Battery Life. Now users can simply press a button and get a detailed picture of all the 802.11 a / b / g Wi-Fi connections within a 200ft. range. Then, simply plug the unit into the USB port and it becomes a 54Mbps 802.11g Wi-Fi adapter, allowing the user to quickly connect to the preferred network connection. This product is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and weighs only 30 grams.

“TRENDnet’s wireless products are used in the home, office and on the road. We feel this is truly a unique product that any Wi-Fi user will find useful,” said Pei Huang, President of TRENDnet. “Regardless of whether you are a network administrator doing site surveys, a student looking to connect on campus or a business traveler looking for an available HotSpot, the TEW-429UB meets your need. It stands as another example of TRENDnet’s ambition to deliver affordable networking innovation to our customers.”

Depending upon the user the TEW-429UB can search for different types of networks. For example, Network Administrators looking to do a site survey for security reasons can set the unit to D-Mode (Dedicated) to lock on to a single network and identify gaps or extended coverage. Or if the IT staff is looking for potential rogue networks the unit can be set to S-Mode (Signal) and all networks within its range will be listed in order of their signal strength. And finally, if you are business traveler or student you can set the unit to F-Mode (Free) to find open, unencrypted HotSpot connections for you to connect to synch email, download files, or even make VoIP calls. This custom mode feature makes it an extremely versatile security tool for IT professionals and an extremely helpful tool for mobile professionals who rely on HotSpot access to remain connected to their business throughout the day.

As the availability of HotSpot locations continues to rapidly expand, TRENDnet looks to enable users and providers the tools they need to connect anywhere at anytime. The TEW-453APB 108Mbps HotSpot Access Point and the TEW-T1 Wi-Fi Detector are two recently launched products that have been received well by the market. In addition to the existing 802.11b /g product line-up, TRENDnet is lookin

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