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54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with HotSpot Detector

TEW-509UB (Version 1.1R)

  • Find wireless networks in seconds without turning on your laptop
  • The LCD displays the network name, and strength of wireless networks in your area
  • Enjoy high throughput speeds and less interference with dual band technology
  • 2x the speed of wireless g*
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT
The TEW-509UB (Version 1.1R) has been discontinued. It has been replaced by the TEW-808UBM (Version v1.0R). For a list of discontinued products, click here.

The 802.11a/g Wireless USB 2.0 adapter combines features from Wi-Fi detectors and standard 802.11a/g 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 (802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g) without turning on your laptop!

  • Wi-Fi Compliant with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b Standards
  • Detects IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g HotSpots
  • Connects to IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g Wi-Fi Devices
  • Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Mode or Infrastructure (AP-Client) Mode
  • Dynamic Data Rate Scaling at 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps for 802.11a/g
  • Dynamic Data Rate Scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps for 802.11b
  • Built-in Rechargeable Li-on Battery (Automatically charge when connected to the USB port) and Back Light Support
  • Hotspot Finder displays SSID, Channel, Security Enable/Disable and Signal Strength information
  • Supports Custom Search by Signal Strength, SSID or Encryption
  • Maximum Reliability, Throughput and Connectivity with Automatic Data Rate Switching
  • Supports WEP, WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK without Performance Degradation
  • Low Interference and High Susceptibility Guarantee Reliable Performance
  • Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME2000/XP (SP1/SP2)/2003 Server
  • Range of 35~100 meters indoor, 100~300 meters outdoor (depends on the environment)
  • Simple User Setup & Diagnostics Utilities
  • 3-year limited warranty
Hardware
Interface
  • USB 2.0, 1.1 Compliant
LCD / LED
  • 96 x 32 pixels, Back Light / PWR, ACT
Control
  • Power On/Off, Scan, Next
Battery/Consumption
  • 160mAh, 3.7V / 430mA
Dimensions (LxWxH)
  • 97.3 x 28.6 x 14 mm (3.8 x 1.1 x 0.6 inches)
Weight
  • 35g (1.2 oz.)
Temperature
  • Operating: 0° ~ 40° C (32° ~ 104° F) Storage: -20° ~ 70° C (-4° ~ 158° F)
Humidity
  • 10% ~ 90%max (Non-condensing)
Safety Emission
  • FCC, CE
Wireless
Module Technique
  • 802.11a: OFDM with BPSK, SPSK, 16/64 QAM sub-carrier
  • 802.11b: CCK (11 and 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps)
  • 802.11g: OFDM with BPSK, SPSK, 16/64 QAM sub-carrier
Frequency
  • 802.11a: 4.920 ~ 5.825 GHz
  • 802.11b/g: 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz
Media Access Protocol
  • CSMA/CA
Transmit Power
  • 15dBm ± 2dBm
Receiving Sensitivity
  • 802.11a: -71dBm @ 54Mbps
  • 802.11b: -87dBm @ 11Mbps
  • 802.11g: -72dBm @ 54Mbps
Encryption
  • 64/128/152-bit WEP (Hex /Passphrase), WPA/WPA2 (AES/TKIP), WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK, 802.1x
Channels
  • 802.11a: Subject to Local Regulations
  • 802.11b/g: 1~11 (US), 1~13 (EU)
  • Japan: 802.11b (1~14), 802.11g (1~13)

PACKAGE CONTENTS
  • TEW-509UB
  • Utility & Driver CD-ROM
  • Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.