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Product Summary
Manufacturer: TRENDWARE INTERNATIONAL
Mfg Part#: TEW-429UB
UPC: 00710931502886
Buy.com Sku: 201683078
Item#: C3WVQP
Buy.com Sales Rank: 7294
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The 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 adapter combines features from Wi-Fi detectors and standard 802.11g wireless adapter to deliver the perfect solution for mobile users. It has built-in LCD display helps you determine an access point's security scheme (WPA, WEP), signal strength, and wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) without turning on your laptop.


 
Features
Host Interface   USB 2.0
Manufacturer   TRENDnet
Frequency Band/Bandwidth Details   2.412 GHz to 2.484 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band
Manufacturer Part Number   TEW-429UB
Standard Warranty   3 Year(s)
Manufacturer Website Address   www.trendnet.com
Transmission Speed   54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
48Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
36Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
24Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
18Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
12Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
9Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
6Mbps IEEE 802.11g
11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
5.5Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
2Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
1Mbps IEEE 802.11b
Product Name   TEW-429UB 802.11g Wireless Adapter with HotSpot Detector

 
Tech Specs
Standard Warranty 3 Year(s)
Status Indicators ACT PWR
Package Contents TEW-429UB 802.11g Wireless Adapter with HotSpot Detector Utility & Driver CD Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
Manufacturer TRENDnet
Host Interface USB 2.0
Temperature 0 C (32 F) to 40 C (104 F)
Manufacturer Part Number TEW-429UB
Additional Information LCD: 96 x 32 pixels / PWR Rechargable Battery: 180mAh Power Consumption: 280mA Detects IEEE 802.11b, and 802.11g HotSpots Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Mode or Infrastructure (AP-Client) Mode Maximum Reliability, Throughput and Connectivity with Automatic Data Rate Switching Built-in Rechargeable Li-on Battery (Automatically charge when connected to the USB port) Hotspot Finder displays SSID, Channel, Security Enable/Disable and Signal Strength information Transmit Power: 802.11b: 18dBm @ 11Mbps 802.11g: 15dBm @ 54Mbps Control: Power On/Off Scan Next
Wireless Technology IEEE 802.11b/g
Humidity 10% to 90% Maximum Non-condensing
Frequency Band/Bandwidth 2.4 GHz
Manufacturer Website Address www.trendnet.com
Dimensions 0.5" Height x 1.1" Width x 3.7" Length
Frequency Band/Bandwidth Details 2.412 GHz to 2.484 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g ISM Band
Compatibility Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP(SP1/SP2)/2003 Server
Weight 1.06 oz
Certifications & Standards Wi-Fi Compliant USB 2.0, 1.1 Compliant IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b FCC CE
Antenna Range 115 ft to 328 ft Indoors
328 ft to 984 ft Outdoors
Product Name TEW-429UB 802.11g Wireless Adapter with HotSpot Detector
Platform Support PC
Transmission Speed 54Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
48Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
36Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
24Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
18Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
12Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
9Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11g
6Mbps IEEE 802.11g
11Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
5.5Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
2Mbps Auto-fallback IEEE 802.11b
1Mbps IEEE 802.11b
Access Method CSMA/CA
Channel(s) 1 to 11 Channel(s)USA
1 to 13 Channel(s)Europe
Transmit Power 15 dBm IEEE 802.11g
18 dBm IEEE 802.11b
Receiver Sensitivity -72 dBm 54Mbps 10% BER IEEE 802.11g
-87 dBm 11Mbps 10% BER IEEE 802.11b
Wireless Security 64/128-bit WEP (Hex or ASCII), WPA, and WPA-PSK without Performance Degradation Custom Search by Signal Strength, SSID or Encryption
Modulation 802.11g: OFDM 802.11b: CCK (11 and 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps)

 
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Customer Reviews
Value 4
Performance 3.5
Ease of Use 4
Overall Satisfaction 3.5
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3 of 5 It is a good wireless adapter... Friday, March 21, 2008
nstojkov@yahoo.com from Oak Forest, IL  

It is a good wireless adapter but it doesn't work as a Hotspot Detector. I can not turn it on. The battery is fully charged (this is what I see on the screen). I am trying to turn it on by switching the Power to the ON position but the device stays off. I can not return it so it is "forever mine" and not working. I am sorry...
 
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2 of 5 Weak signal strength Saturday, December 15, 2007
Steven E. from Merced, CA  
After moving to a house with fiber optic high-speed internet service, I was unable to use my PCI network adapter for my desktop, and needed a wireless solution. I thought I'd give the TRENDnet TEW-429UB a try, even though it was on the expensive side. I am very disappointed with this product's ability to capture a strong signal. A laptop right next to it with a built-in wireless ethernet adapter picked up the router's signal with four green bars, yet this product could barely grab two bars. I've tried to reposition the chassis, change the USB port, but it's hopeless. I'll be sending this one back to buy.com shortly.
 
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5 of 5 Very cool little device Friday, November 30, 2007
A Customer from Arkansas  
Took less than 5 minutes to install and works perfectly. I used it on a Vista computer even though it is not listed on the box.
 
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4 of 5 Cool Features, but not for everyone Wednesday, November 28, 2007
A Customer from New Orleans  
I must be really hard on my USB Wi-fi cards. This is the third one I've tried. Installed easily, but found the range limited with its orientation in the back of my older notebook. So, I broke out the Netgear usb extension cable with stand from my previous wi-fi card, and with the Trendnet card installed vertically, the reception is a lot better, and adjustable (wish trendnet had included such a thing in the box). Hotspot indicator works, but only for broadcasting SSID's. Overall, a slick little device.
 
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5 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
 
5 of 5 A WI-FI Finder that finds access points not cordle Wednesday, October 18, 2006
A Customer from Raleigh, NC  
The TRENDnet TEW-429UB functions well as a Wi-Fi finder. When I first turned it on, it would only go into a diagnostic mode, but this was only because the built-in battery neeeded charging. I left it plugged into a live USB port (it uses USB port power to recharge) overnight and it was ready to go the next morning. Upon turning it on, the device immediately started scanning for access points and within a few seconds found one. The display reports access point channel, SSID, signal strength, type (B/G) and security (WPA, WEP or open). The display is small and not backlit. Some people might find it a bit hard to read, but it is legible enough for me. I have not used it as a wireless USB adapter, so I cannot speak to its performance in that area, but as a Wi-Fi finder it works fine.
 
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