Logitec LAN-WG/RA Pocket Wi-Fi Router

Measuring just 62mm x 82mm x 19mm Logitec’s new Wi-Fi router is possibly one of the smallest routers in the world.  Ideal for frequent travelers requiring internet access, the Logitec LAN-WG/RA pocket Wi-Fi Router weigh in at just 55 grams. Not much information is available (unable to translate from Japanese) however we do know that the pocket Wi-Fi router will offer encryption such as WPA2(AES), WPA(TKIP) and WEP128/64 bit.

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Wifi Watch

Ok, are you a geek who takes a laptop everywhere with you and struggle to find a WiFi network to connect to. Do you find yourself moving around waving your laptop frantically trying to find a WiFi hotspot?. Well with the WiFi watch indicating the signal strength, struggling to find a good WiFi network could be a thing of the past. A scale of 0-8 indicates the strength of the wifi signal, and as an added bonus feature the watch actually tells the correct time.

Features
- A smart digital watch with WiFi Detector.
- Pushing the watches’ WiFi button starts the detection process. The strength is shown numerically with 0 being the weakest and 8 the strongest.
- Time is displayed digitally, displaying the time in hours, minutes and seconds.
- An alarm function, countdown, hourly chime, dual time and lap memory complete the watches’ repertoire.
- The watch is shock-proof and is water resistant to 100m.
- Suitable for ages 12 years+.

Priced at £19.99/$37.18 the wifi watch is available from Iwantoneofthose.com

Wi-Spy 2.4x Spectrum Analyzer

Have you ever had trouble with your Wi-Fi network? Well today’s gadget called the Wi-Spy claims to be the smallest portable USB device 2.4GHz spectrum analyzer available today. Specifically it helps diagnose problems in Wi-Fi networks by identifying interference and analyzing the quality of the signal. Included with the hardware comes some analysis software (Chanalyzer) which allows recording and playback of data traces.

Features

Increased frequency and amplitude resolution
Helps you identify wi-fi interference (802.11 b/g/n, microwave ovens, cordless phones, Bluetooth, etc.)
Frequency range is 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Record/playback data traces
Frequency/amplitude marker
Frequency / Wi-Fi / Zigbee channel labels
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Spectral, Topographic, and Planar Views

Specifications:

Antenna: RP-SMA
Bandwidth: 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz
Freq. Resolution: 328 KHz
Amplitude Range: -110 dBm to -6.5 dBm
Amplitude Resolution: 0.5 dBm
Sweep time: ~165 msec
Supported OS: Windows, Linux

Wi-Spy in action:

Priced at $399.99 the Wi-Spy is available from Thinkgeek.

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 can’t then I could live with it, couldn’t you?
Manufactured by hField Technologies, the Wi-Fire is priced at $80.