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"Airconsole is a portable, battery powered, RS232 Serial and Ethernet over WIFI Adaptor. Designed to be used with Get Console, RapidSSH on iOS, SerialBot on Android and also on PC, MAC OSX with any other standards (RFC2217) based terminal application, Airconsole provides flexible and convienient access to physical Serial and Ethernet ports from devices (such as iPads and iPhones) that have only WIFI network interfaces."

"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."

Wifi scanner and WLAN troubleshooter

"Eliminate POE problems.  Restart WiFi APs and links automatically. Improve customer service and satisfaction.  This regulated 8-port 24 volt POE midspan injector is built specifically for Ubiquiti, Tranzeo, Microtik, EnGenius and similar radios that require clean, well regulated 24V POE."

Very cool tiny PC that can run Linux or Windows 7, has single or dual NICs, no fan, has DVI and serial port, and optional Wifi. Starts at $300.

Wireless network location plotting site.

"High-Density Wi-Fi Design Part 1 - Forecasting AP Capacity "

"Zap is a wireless throughput test tool which can be used to fully characterise the statistical performance of a wireless link. "

"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."

"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.

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!

"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."