Dell^TM  Wi-Fi Catcher^TM  Network Locator

Dell Wi-Fi Catcher^TM  allows a user to quickly and conveniently find Wi-Fi networks at the slide of a switch.

Overview

Identifies available Wi-Fi networks without having to open the laptop and wait to boot or resume Simply slide the radio on/off switch and release If a network is found the adjacent LED will go green Catcher can find any broadcast Wi-Fi network or specific Preferred networks

Portfolio and Roadmap

Now

Supported on D820, D620 & D420 with all Dell Wireless and Intel PRO/Wireless mini-Cards Supports Basic (default) and Advanced modes which can be configured via QuickSet and BIOS Basic searches for any broadcast Wi-Fi network Advanced searches for up to five defined Preferred networks (including "stealth" networks) Catcher works in all laptop states: off, suspend, hibernate and on Opens site survey window when laptop is on Finds both 2.4 (802.11b/g) and 5GHz (802.11a) networks and can filter based on signal level Radio / Catcher switch and LED are located on laptop side for convenient lid-closed use

Future

Enhanced to support faster response time and more Preferred networks