The Bottom Line
The Mobile Edge Wi-Fi Signal Locator is a must-have for professionals on the road. It fits on your keychain and detects wireless signals, helping you find a wireless hot spot while traveling on business.
Pros
- Handy and easy to carry
- Detects only wireless signals
Cons
- Does not specify whether a signal is secure or not
Description
- Detects wireless signals
- Fits on a keychain
- Shows strength of a signal in a given area
Guide Review - Mobile Edge Wi-Fi Signal Locator
The Mobile Edge Wi-Fi Signal Locator is an essential tool for any traveling professional. The small device detects wireless signals in an area, letting you know where you can piggyback on a local wireless network. Four LEDs illuminate to illustrate the strength of the signal. All you do is point and press the button. When the signal locator picks up a signal, the LEDs will light up and you are on your way to getting on the Internet.
Retailing for $29.99, the Wi-Fi SL fits on keychains and is specially designed to eliminate false readings from microwaves or cellphones. However, it does not tell you whether or not a wireless signal is secure. You may detect a signal that you will not be able to access. Still, the Wi-Fi Signal Locator can narrow your search. It is an indispensable weapon in the road warrior's arsenal.