TARGUS WIFI SCANNER Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Targus WiFi Scanner. The Targus scanner quickly identifies all access points in the area. It detects 2.4Ghz WiFi signals (802.11b/g) from access points within 200 feet (61 m) outdoors and 60 feet (18 m) indoors.
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5 If the device displays "Low Battery", the batteries should be replaced. Using the WiFi Scanner The following are some of the many uses for the WiFi Scanner: Finding usable networks - Travelers, students and other...
802.11b and 802.11g access points. It will not detect 802.11a signals. Site survey - Use the scanner to determine where your home or office coverage extends, and where the optimal locations for use of the network are. Security - The scanner can be used to determine whether your home or office network is "leaky".
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point on which the SSID broadcast has been disabled, it will typically display "Cloaked" instead of an SSID. Signal Strength The scanner displays an image of one to four vertical bars, indicating the relative strength of the signals detected by the scanner.
Troubleshooting I am seeing strange symbols in the SSID readings/ the LCD display is faint/ the WiFi Scanner is incon- sistent in detecting networks. • These are all possible symptoms of a low battery. I am receiving inconsistent signal strength indications.
(if applicable). Warranty Targus warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year. If your Targus accessory is found to be defective within that time, we will promptly repair or replace it. This warranty does not cover accidental damage, wear and tear, or consequential or incidental loss.