OPEN WIFI FINDERS

These devices have evolved in functionality over time. Some will detect Bluetooth as well as rule out microwave ovens, for instrance. To my mind, the best WiFi Finder is the Canary Wireless Digital Hotspotter (HS10) which cost’s about $50 USD and shows either if a hotspot is Opened or Closed (encrypted), what channel it’s on and it’s Network Name (SSID). No other WiFi Finder reveals encryption/unencryption status. It’s pricier and a little thicker feel than others (though it’s still light), but it has a digital display. However, it won’t detect some routers because they broadcast their Network prescence at too high a speed, but those are not that prevalent.

There are pro’s and con’s among the different models and these are discussed in an online article comparing various current models:

http://www.handtops.com/show/news/68

- Chris

We love these little wifi finder devices!
We have the ZyXel AG-225H and we've done quite a bit of work on hacking it to insert your own code and extend the capabilities. Check it out at wifi.openschemes.com.
Long live wifi finders!