NetStumbler A Wrieless LAN Detection Tool
The importance of wireless is not a hidden truth, the technology world is going to be the wireless at the consumer side especially. So in this article we will talk about the wireless local area network (WLAN) detector tool.
NetStumbler formally known as Network Stumbler its probably the first wireless detection tool that people came across.
Netstumbler is design for the windows plate form, it works on windows based operating system.It can detect WiFi that is IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a networks. MiniStumbler is also available and works on Windows CE based system.
Commonly Used For
- Finding network configuration of AP (Access Point).
- Finding the cause of interference
- Finding the strength of the received signal
- Finding unauthorised access point.
If you have designed and developed a wireless network in your office or home, now its time to check the security measures of this network. In this case netstumbler is a awesome tool for you, you can find the poor areas of coverage, you can find the unauthorised machine(s) that can works on you network.
Video Demonstration
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