Product Reviews
“Unbelievable range. Best throughput, bar none.”
“A souped-up wireless connection.”
“Wi-Fire does WiFi right!”
“Wi-Fire? Whazzat? Whoopee!”
“Wi-Fire verdict: Unbelievably powerful!”
— Spungle
“Perfect for broke students or business types.”
“We got an almost
5x boost.”
“Gave me unprecedented freedom.”
“Campground WiFi sucks. This may be just what you need.”
Wi-Fire Provides Alternative to iPhone
Friday, July 11th, 2008BETHLEHEM, PA-July 11, 2008: Apple released its new iPhone today. But the iPhone is not the answer for everyone–especially consumers and business persons who need access to more powerful office programs and faster download speeds.
Wireless connectivity through handheld devices like the iPhone and Blackberries is growing at an exponential rate. And with good reason: If [...] Read more…hField releases Wi-Fire for Linux
Sunday, June 1st, 2008BETHLEHEM, PA-June 1, 2008: hField Technologies has launched a Linux compatible version of its Wi-Fire, a compact high-performance long-range USB WiFi Adapter. With its high-gain directional antenna and extremely strong receive sensitivity, Wi-Fire now gives Linux users the freedom to connect to WiFi networks when they want, where they want.
“Wi-Fire is the perfect device–lightweight and [...] Read more…hField releases Wi-Fire for Vista/XP
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007BETHLEHEM, PA-November 6, 2007: hField Technologies (hfield.com) has just launched a Windows Vista compatible version of the Wi-Fire, a compact high-performance long-range USB WiFi Adapter.
The launch coincides with introduction of hField’s Wi-Fire Connection Manager 2.0 for both XP and Vista-innovative software that is fully integrated with the Windows OS. With its integrated high-gain directional antenna [...] Read more…hField releases Wi-Fire for Macintosh
Thursday, August 16th, 2007BETHLEHEM, PA - August 16, 2007: hField Technologies has just launched the Wi-Fire, a compact high-performance USB WiFi Adapter for Macintosh. With an integrated high-gain directional antenna and extremely strong receive sensitivity, the Wi-Fire gives Macintosh users the freedom to connect to WiFi networks when they want, where they want. Users benefit from the increased [...] Read more…
Where can I buy the Wi-Fire?
You can purchase the Wi-Fire directly from hField or from any of our retail partners listed on the Partners page.What payment methods are accepted by hField?
hField accepts payments by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover or PayPal. Credit cards issued by international banks are accepted asCan I order a Wi-Fire if I do not live in the U.S.?
Wi-Fire has FCC Certification. Before ordering, please make sure that you may import and use this product in your countryHow soon will my order be shipped?
hField makes every effort to ship within one business day of receiving your order. International orders can sometimes be delayed due to processing of customs documents. hField does not currently ship orders on weekends or major holidays.Is it easy to set up the Wi-Fire to connect to an encrypted network?
The Wi-Fire can handle WEP, WPA, WPA, WPA2 and 802.1x encryption standards, up to 256 bits. To connect using theseWhat are Line of Sight and Electromagnetic Interference?
Line of Sight (LOS) interference is anything that stands between the access point and the network adapter. This includes walls,What kind of range can I expect with the Wi-Fire?
The exact range you’ll be able to connect with the Wi-Fire is impossible to determine in advance. There are manyHow do I aim the Wi-Fire?
The leading edge of the unit is the directional part of the unit, so you’ll want to point the Wi-FireWith which networks is the Wi-Fire compatible?
The Wi-Fire will work on any network compatible with the 802.11b/g (WiFI) standards. It is fully compatible and interoperable with most WiFi networks; however, as with all networks, you must be an authorized user in order to connect.Why does the Wi-Fire attain stronger connections and higher speeds?
Most WiFi adapters and access points utilize Adaptive Rate Selection (ADS), which means that the stronger the signal, the fasterWhat is the Wi-Fire?
The Wi-Fire is a compact, range-extending USB device that enables you to access a wireless Internet connection from up to 1,000 feet away–three times the range of your built-in wireless adapter.
