Hi-Gain USB Wireless-G Dish Adapter

Not sure what it is about wireless signal extenders these days but I just enjoy posting about them. This latest one is called the Hi-Gain Wireless-G Dish Adapter and is made by Hawking. Claiming to extend wireless signals by as much as 300 fold the hi-Powered USB Wireless-G Adapter is ideal for Desktop or Laptop PC suffering from poor connections.

The USB wireless network adapter is equipped with a 8dBi Directional dish antenna which allows for faster speeds and a more reliable connection. The Hi-Gain Wireless-G Dish Adapter is a simply plug and play device connected via a USB cable so setup will be a breeze. Situated on the device are LED indicator lights which provide useful information on the signal strength so you can identify the strongest signal within your workspace.

Its downside is that although its probably as good if not better than many wireless network adapters on the market it’s not as compact. Therefore, recreational or business travelers in need of internet access then theres probably better products out there for you.

Utilising award winning Hi-Gain Antenna technology the device is priced at $62.

Wi-Fire Powerful Signal Extender

         

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.
Wireless 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

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)

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)
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.