TRENDnet TEW-429UF 54Mbps Wireless G USB Adapter with HotSpot Detector with 512Mb Storage Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)What I like most about this device is the fact that you can store up to 512 megabytes of information on it as a USB flash drive, but it doubles as a WiFi network detector. You can use it to find a hotspot available wherever your are.

The device plugs into your USB port to double as a 512 MB flash drive and a wireless client device (an 802.11b/g USB network interface card). The adapter supports WPA and WPA2 both Enterprise (needing a RADIUS server) and Personal (also known as pre-shared key) for enhanced security beyond the extremely weak WEP encryption.

The coolest part, to me, was the fact that, since there is a built-in flash drive, the drivers for the device automatically install from the drive. That's right! You can plug this baby into any Windows XP laptop or desktop and configure wireless network access without the need for CDs for device drivers. Wow! What a concept!

I am the author of the Wireless# Certification Official Study Guide and the CWSP (Certified Wireless Security Professional) Certification Official Study Guide from McGraw-Hill, because of this, I've tested and reviewed hundreds of wireless devices. This one tops my list. If you travel a lot, it is a must have. If you want a cool toy (to show off to your friends at work) get it too!

Sadly, they've removed the ability for this device to act like an access point (software-based AP), but that is still in the older TEW-429UB available here at Amazon.com. This older model did not have the 512 MB flash drive. I guess we can't have it all (yet).

-Tom Carpenter

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Product Description:

Product Name: 512MB Flash Memory Combo USB Adapter With Hot-Spot Detector
Marketing Information:
The 512MB Flash Memory Combo USB Adapter With Hot-Spot Detector incorporates a Wi-Fi Detector, a wireless adapter, and a USB flash drive into an all-in-one mobile solution. Scan nearby hot-spots and view site survey information with the built-in LCD. Store files such as business presentations, family photos, or other important documents. Wireless Specifications

Frequency Band/Bandwidth Details: 2.412 GHz to 2.484 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band
Transmission Speed: 54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
Transmission Speed: 6Mbps IEEE 802.11g
Transmission Speed: 11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
Transmission Speed: 1Mbps IEEE 802.11b
Interfaces/Ports

Host Interface: USB 2.0
Physical Characteristics

Dimensions: 0.55" Height x 1.13" Width x 3.83" Depth
Weight: 1.23 oz
Warranty

Standard Warranty: 3 Year(s)

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