Wi-Fire Powerful Signal Extender

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The Wi-Fire is a gadget for business and recreational travelers who require access to a wireless network.  Connected to and powered by a computer via a USB cable, the Wi-Fire features a powerful directional wireless antenna, sensitive receiver, and proprietary software to access Wi-Fi signals up to 1,000 feet away. With typical internal wireless adapters having a limited range the Wi-Fire will certainly prevent those dropped signal scenarios that people are often plagued by with wireless connections.

The Wi-Fire is extremely easy to use and is compatible with computers running Windows XP or Vista or on Macs running OS X 10.3 or higher. Simply attach the Wi-Fire to your computer, plug it in, install the software, and then allow the Wi-Fire Connection Manager to determine the optimal angle of orientation for the strongest signal.

Wi-Fire Wireless Signal Extender Specifications

• IEEE 802.11 b/g protocols
• Frequency Range: 2.421 Ghz – 2.4835 Ghz
• Channels: US – 11 channels; Rest of World – 13 channels
• Transmit Power: +16.5dBm
• Antenna Gain: +10.4 dBi
• Minimum Receive Power: -98 dBm
• Security
  • 64/128/256 bit WEP
  • 128 bit WPA, WPA2 (AES-256 bit)
• Data Rate
  • 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
  • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
• Power Requirements:  5V DC (from USB port)

Wi-Fire Wireless Signal Extender System Requirements

• Windows XP or Vista
• Mac OS X 10.3 and up (Including 10.5 Leopard)
• Linux for Kernels 2.6.24 and forward
• Available USB 2.0 or 1.1 port (1.1 will limit speeds to 11 Mbps)

The only downside to the Wi-Fire is its not the most beautifully designed wireless networking gadget, nevertheless if it allows you to pick up a signal when others around you cant then I could live with it, couldnt you?

Manufactured by hField Technologies, the Wi-Fire is priced at $80.