"Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) has awarded contracts for Wireless Voice Service, Wireless Broadband Service, Accessories and Equipment. The vendors listed below are prepared to provide information so the entity can make an informed decision."
"Ekahau HeatMapper is a free software tool for quick and easy coverage mapping of Wi-Fi (802.11) networks. It's the only free, easy-to-use tool that shows, on a map, the wireless network coverage in your home or small office. HeatMapper also locates all access points."
In addition to the free software, paid laptop and portable versions are available, with and without wireless cards and other hardware.
"Do you need to determine whether your wireless link would work given the specific locations you are trying to connect?
How about knowing that without purchasing the equipment or climbing the tower?
The Point-To-Point Estimator is a free web based tool that will enable you to compare manufacturers, simply and accurately, while taking into account the terrain of your area, products' performance and more."
"xPrintServer fills the gap between the productivity of iPads and iPhones and the inability to print from those devices to office networked printers.
As small as any iPhone, xPrintServer leverages Lantronix' patented technologies, along with open industry standards to enable wireless printing to nearly any printer attached to a network. No software. No apps to buy. No configuration necessary."
"With Connectify you can share expensive airport Wi-Fi with co-workers, create a wireless hotspot in your ethernet-only hotel or dorm room, even extend the range of your home router."
"Virtual Router turns any Windows 7 or Windows 2008 R2 Computer into a Wifi Hot Spot using Windows 7's Wireless Hosted Network (Virtual Wifi) technology."
"Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA)
The Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) is a consortium of states that engage in multi-state cooperative purchasing of common products to achieve maximum discounts for the member states. Although initially composed of only western states, there are currently 19 states from throughout the US participating in this program. Most of these participating states have authorized their local governments, school boards and other special use districts to also participate in the program. The contract number for both service and equipment for the WSCA contract is: 1523. To learn more, visit www.aboutwsca.org."
Free tools like Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector and the Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor Gadget for Windows 7 with links to other third-party systems/network admin tools. Very cool!