[malcolm]

Hi all,
If and when I finally get this new pb, I'm wondering what the best Wi-Fi seeker is... some little thing you can pull out of your pocket to see if your powerbook will get a signal (I don't want to have to open the pb to check).
Any suggestions?
Malcolm

[Brad]

I've used both MacStumbler and iStumbler. I prefer MacStumbler.

[malcolm]

I've heard others praise MacStumbler, but I'm looking for something small, that won't require me to take my powerbook out of my carrying case, open it, and launch a program.
Smith Micro makes a little thing the size of a keychain called Wi-Fi Seeker; you take it out of your pocket, press a button, and if there's a wireless access point within 300 feet, the Seeker will supposedly find it.

Anyone tried this, or something like it? (I have no particular allegiance to Smith Micro)

Malcolm

[Brad]

oh oh OOOH. Sorry, I missed that little line in your initial post.

[curiousuburb]

You could look for Warchalk marks on the sidewalk...

[NosferaDrew]

Canary Wireless Digital Hotspotter - HS10 is the one I want.

Check it out and others at Handtops.com WiFi Seeker, Finder, Detector roundup.

[curiousuburb]

Originally Posted by NosferaDrew Canary Wireless Digital Hotspotter - HS10 is the one I want. Check it out and others at Handtops.com WiFi Seeker, Finder, Detector roundup.

Cool site... informative review.
I also noticed the Buffalo 802.11g USB Key. Wondered how long those would take.