wireless program that works like netstumbler?

Question

I am looking for a program thats like netstumbler for windows which can locate wireless networks and display the mac address
and show what encryption people are using or none at all , any ideas? thanks

Answer 1

You could try Wireshark: http://www.wireshark.org/



I've never tried to do exactly what you're talking about but Wireshark is free and gives a lot of info about wireless packets.

Answer 2

Unlike the other poster, I like Linksys. A couple of things to consider: Are you running any encryption on the network? Perhaps you've got a neighbor running Kazaa on your network and that's why it's slow. Have you gotten the latest firmware from Linksys? I've never had firmware fix a failing wireless router, but it has the potential to make the connection work better if it isn't an outright hardware failure. Have you got the latest wireless drivers for your wireless card. I've had this solve problems in many cases. You can usually get them on the manufacturer's website, but if the computer is only a couple of months old, it may already have the latest drivers. Finally, if the router is defective, Linksys will replace it. You just have to go to their site and request an RMA, and mail them the defective unit. Or, go spend $50 on a new one. Your choice. If you insist on running hardwired, you can get a Netgear 11mbps ethernet over powerline adapter kit for about $80. Then, you won't have to run cables. I've had good luck with these.

Answer 3

You can get but it is Linux and called KISMET