[c-nsp] Wireless LAN survey tool

[Zafar Khan]

http://www.ekahau.com/

HRH
Zafar


On 10/29/07, Vikas Sharma <vikassharmas at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Richard,
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> I have a greenfield project and I have to design the access points etc. Thus
> I wanted to understand which tool is best for site survey so that we can
> avoid interference etc. We are planning for 802.11 g as it will give more
> channels and good enough for Voice/video/data over wireless.
>
> Pls suggest.
>
> Regards
> Vikas Saarma
>
>
> On 10/29/07, Richard Golodner <rgolodner at infratection.com> wrote:
> >
> >  Vikas, it can be used as a hacking tool for war driving,  but if
> > configured from a laptop using built in wireless card Intel ProSet or
> > similar, it will show you all of the available wireless networks in your
> > area. Do you want to survey the hosts in a particular subnet? What is your
> > network topology like? Give me some specifics and I will try and guide your
> > choice amongst the available, free tools.
> >
> > Kismet is another one, but I like netstumbler for its ease of use and
> > minimal learning curve.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
> >  ------------------------------
> >
> > *From:* Vikas Sharma [mailto:vikassharmas at gmail.com]
> > *Sent:* Monday, October 29, 2007 2:19 AM
> > *To:* Richard Golodner
> > *Subject:* Re: [c-nsp] Wireless LAN survey tool
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Richerd,
> >
> >
> >
> > Can we use netstumbler for wireless LAN survey? bcos as per my knowledge
> > it is a kind of hacking tool. Since my knowledge is limited in WLAN, request
> > you to pls guide me.
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Vikas Sharma
> >
> >
> >
> > On 10/29/07, *Richard Golodner* <rgolodner at infratection.com> wrote:
> >
> >        Vikas, hello. I have used many, but have found that Netstumbler
> > works best for me. Not only does it show what hosts are up, but gives Mac
> > address and s/n ratios as well. http://www.netstumbler.com/downloads/
> >        Most sincerely, Richard Golodner
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cisco-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net
> > [mailto:cisco-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of Vikas Sharma
> > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 2:02 AM
> > To: cisco-nsp at puck.nether.net
> > Subject: [c-nsp] Wireless LAN survey tool
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Can some one tell me the best (or good enough) tool for WLAN survey. I
> > have
> > seen many tools available but not sure which one is best as per user
> > friendliness and accurate enough. Pls guide me if any one has worked on
> > any
> > of wireless survey tool.
> >
> > Regards
> > Vikas Sharma
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