Normally with a Smartphone or laptop, you would get Wi-Fi information come up, but usually this only comprises of signals available and strength of signal. This hand held device has a LCD backlit display and will offer the user signal strength, network ID (SSID), encryption status and channel, it will also cover around two hundred feet.
These are the specs and features of the digital Wi-Fi detector:
•Backlight LCD screen shows signal strength, network ID (SSID), encryption status and channel
•Provides specific information about each network when multiple networks are present
•Detects Encryption (WEP and WPA)
•Shows channel used (1-14)
•Coverage: Up to 200 feet (60m) open environment
•Identifies 802.11b and 802.11g networks
•Dimensions: 2.5″ x 2.75″ x 1″ thick (65mm x 70mm x 24mm)
•Batteries: 2 x AAA (included)
•CE approved and FCC compliant
•Auto power off
Priced at $49.99
Source [Think Geek]
