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ZyXEL Offers First Ultra Small Device to Combine Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder with Access Point

New ZyXEL AG-225H Wi-Fi Finder Features Dual-Band Client Adapter

Aug 13, 2005 10:53 GMT  ·  By
  

ZyXEL Communications Inc today announced the ZyXEL AG-225H Wi-Fi finder, an ideal solution that offers quick and easy on-the-road networking for mobile computer users. The AG-225H is the only Wi-Fi finder available today that locates all the 802.11a and 802.11b/g access points in range and provides detailed information like SSID, security, and signal strength. In a sleek device the size of a stick of gum, the AG-225H is the first to have a hotspot finder, client adapter and soft access point all in one, making it a perfect on-the-go gadget.

The AG-225H is the first to combine an 802.11a and 802.11b/g USB 2.0 adapter with a fully functional stand-alone hotspot detector that can also turn your laptop into an access point to allow users to instantly share wireless access with others. The soft access point feature makes the AG-225H perfect for conference rooms, meeting rooms and hotels where there is one wired network connection but multiple users.

The new device packs a dual-band USB wireless adaptor with advanced WPA2 security and 802.11a worldwide radio support, allowing users access to 802.11a networks anywhere in the world.

The AG-225H gives users detailed information about security, SSID and signal strength, and it detects all 802.11a and 802.11b/g access points, including 802.11-compatible MIMO and Pre-N networks on both 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands. By displaying detailed information about the access points it locates, the AG-225 provides a great tool for security professionals to monitor the environment for any unsecured access points.

The AG-225H uses the ZyDAS smart chipset for USB Wireless Client Adaptors. ZyDAS, a subsidiary of ZyXEL Corporation, is one of the largest manufacturers of smart chipsets for USB Wireless Client adaptors.

List price for the ZyAIR AG-225H is $99 and will be available starting September through ZyXEL's national network of authorized resellers, eCommerce sites, CompUSA stores nationwide and direct to consumers from ZyXEL. More information about the ZyAIR AG-225H can be found at http://www.us.zyxel.com.