Re: HW/SW Rogue AP Wireless Detection

["Dan Lynch" <dan.lynch () placer ca gov>]

Gary,
 
I recently acquired a Toshiba e740 for that purpose. It's a reasonably
priced and perfectly competent little Windows CE device. But I've also
found that its wireless capabilities are limited due to the small amount
of power available. First, running with the built-in antenna enabled
depletes a full battery in under an hour. Second, you need to be pretty
danged close to an AP to detect it.
 
As for software, PocketWarrior (www.pocketwarrior.org), and Cirond's
Winc (www.cirond.com/site/products/wifispotter), along with the built-in
Windows CE "Wireless LAN Utility" does the trick. 
 
Finding these limitations though has sent me in search of a better
solution. From NetStumbler.org I found reference to www.fab-corp.com,
where they offer LinkSys and DLink "starter kits" (antennas and cables),
as well as NICs, etc. I hear they offer special discounts for "net
stumblers". But I haven't tried out any of those solutions or compared
prices yet. 
 
Best of luck,
 
Dan Lynch
County of Placer
Auburn, CA


> > > Gary Nugent <garynugent () mobile rogers com> 03/12/03 10:27AM >>>
Hello, there, I am looking for anyone who has had experience with a
combined (pref. PDA) device for signal detection/analysis.  I am
familiar with the Fluke Ipaq-based product
(http://www.flukenetworks.com/us/LAN/Handheld+Testers/WaveRunner/Overview.htm),
but it is quite expensive (app. $2500 US or more).  The rogue AP
detection is a crucial part of this.  Any thoughts? 

Regards, 

Gary Nugent 
E gary.nugent () acrodex com 


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