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Wi-Fi connectivity detector? by remember_987 on 03-12-2006 at 12:27 AM
i just went wireless and i was wondering is there was some sort of program that would tell me when i was in a wireless hot-spot? i hope everyone understands what i mean
RE: Wi-Fi connectivity detector? by Stigmata on 03-12-2006 at 12:30 AM
just click view available networks 
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=wifi+hotspots
some of those may be helpful
RE: Wi-Fi connectivity detector? by remember_987 on 03-12-2006 at 12:31 AM
quote:how do i do that?
Originally posted by Stigmata
just click view available networks
RE: Wi-Fi connectivity detector? by Stigmata on 03-12-2006 at 12:38 AM
Control Panel -> Wireless Network Connection
RE: Wi-Fi connectivity detector? by Supersonicdarky on 03-12-2006 at 01:02 AM
netstumbler?
you can make it continously scan for wifi (try walking around your house with it active and see what you find 
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RE: Wi-Fi connectivity detector? by Adeptus on 03-12-2006 at 01:35 AM
You may be interested in the Wi Fi locator devices, of which there are many on the market.
Basically, they tell you if you are near an access point and sometimes even details, such as SSID and whether it is open or secured. If you move around a lot, especially on city streets, it saves you the trouble of having to pull out your laptop to see whether you might get a connection.
The smallest fit on a keychain and the fully featured ones are still smaller than a cellphone.
RE: Wi-Fi connectivity detector? by RaceProUK on 03-12-2006 at 02:30 AM
If you have a PSP, flick on the Wi-Fi, and scan for networks