Anyone using Socket Wi-Fi Companion?

[prestonmcafee]

I did the trial. It has a nice interface and looks slick, but it didn't find any connections I didn't already know about, but perhaps that was because I only tested it in two locations.

Socket Comm only gives you a 3 day trial before needing to pay $25 to buy the program, so I would like to hear that someone has found it useful. With that said, it ran fine on my T-Mobile MDA, unlike the other wifi sniffer programs I've tried, and never crashed the unit.

I terminated the trial early because I like to try software by first performing an SPB Backup, then installing and running the software, then, if I don't want to keep the software, doing a hard reset and restoring from my backup. Unfortunately, that limits the amount of testing I can do since I need the device. On the plus side, it makes for a worry-free uninstall and I can definitely say that SPB Backup is a full backup solution; the only thing it fails to do is delete the junk files like pictures that are automatically reinstalled from the hard reset.

[mosgeo]

I could never get the built in WiFi to connect reliably or to even pick up my own WLan when sitting 6 inches aways from the router! I tried Wi-Fi Companion and have had no problems connecting to any wireless connection since.

I like the GUI, the way it distinguishes between multiple hotspots and enables easy connection to them. I also like the ability to choose to pick up email or browse the web directly from the interface.

The price is especially justifiable if you connect to several access points, set up wireless networks or do wireless security testing. If you only connect to your home AP, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it (assuming you have no problem connecting normally).

Fairly comprehensive review here (http://www.jiwire.com/socket-wifi-companion-product-review-1.htm)

[Thomas1234]

I tried it too, it works perfectly and does the job nicely. I am going to buy it, since I use WiFi to browse the Internet sites when I am outside, th search is great and the connect is really smart.

[prestonmcafee]

Those rousing endorsements got me to reinstall and purchase. Annoyingly, my unlock key hasn't arrived (choosing download on their website, which is what the email socket sent requested, doesn't produce a download click; I aleady have the software but this is how they say to get the key) so I'm still using the trial version.