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August 17th, 2007, 08:18 GMT · By Alexandru Pancescu

The WiFi Signal Amplifier

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The WiFi Signal Amplifier
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hField Technologies company claims that it discovered a way to boost wireless Internet signal in those areas that receive a poor quality WiFi service. According to the manufacturing company, the Wi-Fire USB Booster can increase and expand the wireless signal for over 300 meters. The range offered by the signal booster is at least three times bigger than the range offered by the internal adapter of a laptop or a notebook.

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increase the incoming WiFi signal strength, the Wi-Fire USB Booster uses a "directional antenna, highly sensitive receiver and proprietary software". Since the device can be used as a signal amplifier as well as a range extender, hField Technologies' Wi-Fire USB Booster can help users achieve a better Internet experience by increasing the available WiFi signal strength and even using multiple hotspots that are not detected using the integrated wireless network card usually integrated into mobile computing solutions.

The Wi-Fire USB Booster needs only a tiny amount of power to function so it will not deplete the laptop's battery and it is packed with all the necessary accessories needed to establish a wireless Internet connection. Enabling the device is as simple as installing the provided driver software, plug the booster into an USB port and starting the proprietary specialized software suite that will help users manage their Internet connection. As it is built for use on the road as well as from locations that offer wireless networking services, the Wi-Fire USB Booster can be placed on just about any flat surface or it can be clipped securely on the side of the notebook's screen.

The proprietary software included, the Wi-Fire Connection Manager, can be used to detect all hotspots on a greater range around the user and in order to start surfing the Web all someone has to do is select the strongest "publicly accessible network (or private network for which you have authorization), rotate the Wi-Fire's 360-degree directional antenna to focus the signal and connect".

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Comment #1 by: Todd on 15 Mar 2009, 16:53 UTC reply to this comment

This product does not work. When I was able to get a hold of tech support they had no knowledge that was helpful. They did refund me for the product but not the shipping. Try another wi fi reciver booster, this one has a long way to go before its market ready.


Comment #2 by: Alfred Day on 29 Jul 2009, 05:23 UTC reply to this comment

I'm very much interested in the booster. I have a low-end ACER laptop and it's not equiped with WIFI capability. Can your booster be used in that context? Where is the booster available?

Al Day


Comment #3 by: jenny on 17 Oct 2009, 12:22 UTC reply to this comment

where can i buy this? is there any retail store here in abu dhabi?


Comment #4 by: Phil on 11 Nov 2009, 01:07 UTC reply to this comment

I purchased my first wi-fire in April, 2009. It worked well. I was informed of an upgrade via e-mail which required sending back my original for an upgrade. There was a rebate for the old one and I unfortunately, sent mine back.
The new unit does not work properly. The signal has dropped from 21 on the old unit to 8 on the new unit. Most often I cannot get a signal and their tech support has been less than helpful.
They indicate the new unit has the same power as the old, I have my doubts.
I asked for my old one to be returned to me and I was told that was not possible. I suspect the old unit was in violation of a FCC regulation but they aren't letting on if that is the reason for the upgrade.
Does anyone have any further information regarding this upgrade?


Comment #5 by: john on 28 Aug 2010, 11:58 UTC reply to this comment

I have a shared wireless connection with my next door neighbur and the signal is poor and only available in one spot how can I boost the signal up somewhat please


Comment #6 by: virux on 01 Jan 2011, 20:22 UTC reply to this comment

is their a wireless rec/er that is capable of picking a wifi from 3km


Comment #7 by: Sree on 17 Jul 2011, 08:22 UTC reply to this comment

my company has provided wifi connection in our guest house but the problem is we dont recieve signal on second floor how can i increse the signal

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