Product Description

The ZyXEL AG-225H is the ultimate high-tech tool for the road warrior. The AG-225H combines 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 adapter technology with a fully functional wireless hotspot detector all housed in a sleek device small enough to fit into any pocket. Detect any flavor of wireless network from 802.11a all the way to the newly Drafted 802.11n. The dual-band tri-mode USB adapter is equipped with a high contrast backlit LCD screen and built-in LiON battery, allowing you to scan the environment for hotspots without turning on your computer. With WPA and WPA2 support, the AG-225H can provide a secure wireless connection when used as a 54Mbps high-speed USB wireless adapter. Mac OS support brings the AG-225H to another level of functionality and compatibility never before thought possible!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6767 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: ZyXel
• Model: AG225H
• Dimensions: 2.25" h x 6.25" w x 9.75" l, 2.70 pounds
• Networking: Hi-Speed USB

Features

• Find a wireless hotspot when you are on the road
• Scans the environment for hotspots without being attached to a computer
• Dual-band, tri-mode functionality adds support for 802.11a/b/g wireless networking standards to your computer
• Enhanced security functions protect your data
• Turns your computer into an instant wireless access point

Customer Reviews

Great Wireless Adapter
Chose this item because it meets my company's security requirements. Item works great - it is easy to use, and screen is legible. Finds Hot Spots quickly. Convenient to carry.

ZyXel WiFi Finder and Adapter
ZyXEL AG225H 802.11a/b/g/n Wifi Finder, 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter, and Soft Access Point

Purchased this item about a month ago to replace my outdated Canary Wireless Wi-Fi finder which only detected 802.11b/g radios.

The ZyXel unit can detect all formats - 802.11a, b, g, and n. It will list the top 15 in order of power displaying the SSID, channel, band (a/b/g/n), and encryption type if any.

The display is a greenish-backlit LCD that it clear and easy to read. The unit contains a rechargeable battery that charges directly from any available USB port. Take approximately 2 hours to fully charge.

The unit also doubles as a 802.11b/g USB wireless dongle for any of your non-WiFi enabled computers.

The unit is built well, performs as advertised, and is relatively inexpensive. Highly recommended if you are looking for this type of device.

Great for finding WiFi -
ZyXEL seems to have ironed out some of the issues that were initially a problem (2005 blogs). The unit includes a USB connection cable to alleviate the "crowding problem" of other USB ports. Windows "Vista", along with "XP" & "2000" as well as "Mac OS X" (10.3 & above) are now supported.

This is important if you want to use the AP function:
The Software AP function is available only on computers running Windows 2000, XP - only - NOT Windows "Vista" or "Mac OS X". The unit functions fine for locating WiFi hot spots.