August 11th, 2005
ZyXEL AG225H Is Not Just Another Hot Spot Finder
By Steve Johnson
Contributing Writer, RealTechNews
A RealTechNews exclusive:
Not another hot-spot finder!
Yes, wi-fi freeloaders everywhere will be able to maximize their signal-stealing activities with the ZyXEL AG225H. ZyXEL, which introduced this product today, says its the first hot-spot finder that can detect all three 802.11a, b, & g protocols, and provides detailed information like SSID, security, and signal strength.
The device which is the size of a stick of gum, is the first to have a hotspot finder, client adapter and soft access point all in one, allowing you to get online and burgle some bandwidth ASAP.
Among other features…
- USB 2.0 - A cap at the top pulls off to reveal the interface
- LCD Display - AG-225H supports a graphic LCD display that depicting, signal strength, security & encryption, operation channel, radio band and SSID.
- Built-in LiON Battery
- Enhanced Wireless Security - WPA and WPA2 certified and protects data with 802.1x authentication
The AG-225H will be available this September at CompUSA stores, e-Commerce sites, and ZyXEL’s website. Source: ZyXEL
Laptop Synopsus says:
ZyXEL AG225H WiFi Finder
Much more than just an LED that lights up, this one has an LCD panel that displays SSID, strength, security, etc.
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August 12th, 2005 at 6:51 am
Bob says:
This could be very handy if it doesn’t cost a fortune. Especially since it appears to be an a/b/g adapter and can function as an access point.
August 12th, 2005 at 8:10 am
Art says:
The press release lists it for $99. Sounds like a sweet deal to me.
August 12th, 2005 at 10:32 am
Lockergnome's Tech News Watch says:
ZyXEL AG225H Is Not Just Another Hot Spot Finder
By Steve Johnson, Contributing Writer, RealTechNews ZyXEL, which introduced this product today, says it’s the first hot-spot finder that can detect all three 802.11a, b, & g protocols, and provide detailed information like SSID, security, and signal s…
August 12th, 2005 at 10:43 am
Karen N. says:
I guess it all depends on how much it is. I’d buy it if it was $49.95 but if it was $99 or $199, no way….
August 12th, 2005 at 10:47 am
keith says:
the canary wireless was out months ago, looks to be 59.99
http://www.canarywireless.com/
August 12th, 2005 at 10:52 am
neffs says:
http://www.allnet.de/product_info_allnet.php?cPath=_&products_id=99947
looks the same, will be available for 50-60 Euros
August 12th, 2005 at 12:29 pm
John Faust says:
I own a Canary Wireless Hot Spotter.. it works really well, however, it can’t detect 802.11a.. Just b and g.
August 12th, 2005 at 12:39 pm
menneke says:
like neffs said: exactly the same, but cheaper
August 12th, 2005 at 12:39 pm
Anatolij Perexrest says:
I want buy
August 15th, 2005 at 7:02 am
FayerWayer says:
Detector WiFi de ZyXEL
Hace un par de años empezaron a aparecer detectores WiFi, que iban desde malos (un LED verde te decia simplemente que detectó una red WiFi) hasta muy muy muy malos (se confundian con otros artefactos usando la frecuencia de…
August 15th, 2005 at 9:06 pm
Robert Berger says:
Wish it had a 1GB flash memory too!
August 15th, 2005 at 9:47 pm
Chris Joseph says:
I believe the ZyXEL will outrun the others because it detects all three wireless protocols, it’s smaller, AND it can be used as an adapter, if am not misinformed. As a business man who travels alot, this will definetly boost my effeciency to keep in contact with my office, family and friends. I also realize that there is a german version to this ZyXEL hot spot finder ( http://www.allnet.de/product_info_allnet.php?cPath=_&products_id=99947 ) Am a bit confused but, patiently waiting.
August 19th, 2005 at 7:30 am
ian says:
not only germany, but Allnet’s USA division are selling it right now for $75
look at the bottom of this page…
http://www.allnet-usa.com/html/shop.php?kat=WiFi+54Mbit
August 19th, 2005 at 12:58 pm
SuD says:
Ok, let’s assume that this can also act as a card…
What about linux drivers?
Count with me if it is supported on linux.
August 31st, 2005 at 9:33 am
Steve says:
This product won the “Best of RetailVision Award” for Best Accessory Product last week at RetailVision.
http://www.us.zyxel.com/corporate/press.php?SN=186
September 14th, 2005 at 12:34 am
Ron says:
Who has the best pricing for the ZyXEL AG-225H ?
September 15th, 2005 at 7:15 pm
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June 21st, 2007 at 5:26 am
Dairo A. Fuentes says:
amigos como los contacto estoy en cartagena colombia y estoy interesado en este tipo de detectores
June 27th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Dairo A. Fuentes says:
amigos como los contacto estoy en cartagena colombia y estoy interesado en este tipo de detectores ZyXEL AG225H.
June 27th, 2007 at 11:57 am
Openschemes says:
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!
February 1st, 2008 at 4:58 pm