wireless network finders

[vixpy1]

I need a program that searches for wireless network routers...

Anybody got any ideas?

[thepassenger]

net stumbler seems to work well for Sadako.

[Kinky]

I've got plenty of those dongley things that tells you if there's an open one within range.

Pop in tomorrow and I'll have 1 ready for you.

K

Edited by Kinky on Sunday 3rd September 22:38

[vixpy1]

Ah, excellent Kinky.. I will do.

Erm, do you think it will work in france?

[Kinky]

No reason why not - but to be honest I don't know.

K

[thepassenger]

Kinky said:

No reason why not - but to be honest I don't know.

K

Generally speaking it's the same frequencies, so should work fine.

[Kinky]

vixpy1 said:

Ah, excellent Kinky. I will do.

It's currenty sat on the dining room table and works fine (just tested it).

So anytime after 2:30 tomorrow is perfect, as Mrs. K will be home then.

It's one of these: www.t3.co.uk/reviews/general/general/kensington_wifi_finder

But it's not the best bit of kit in the world - but it generally works (and it's fully packaged, unopened and free)

K

[vixpy1]

Sorry Kinky, i have to be in portsmouth docks at 2.30 tommorow

Don't worry about it for the mo, i will try and find a piece of software that works with my linksys card..

anybody got any ideas? Net rambler does not work with my card

Thanks for the offer

[Kinky]

Charlie,

I can leave it on top of the bin in the bin cupboard (outside the front door).

Then you can come anytime.

K

[vixpy1]

Its ok mate cheers, I'm going to need some kind of software to tell me the id of the hotspots anyway.

[Kinky]

Ok - no worries.

Offer is there if needed.

Good luck with the trip.

K

[road2ruin]

vixpy1 said:

I need a program that searches for wireless network routers...

Anybody got any ideas?

I assume, probably incorrectly, that you are using XP? If so then there is one buit into XP. This is usually disabled when installing third party software for wireless cards but can be turned on again. Most of the third party software has a way of doing the same thing too and often you just have to set it looking and ot will bring up a list of available networks with all necessary info. Then just higlight the one you want and click connect (assuming not network key needed).

[Marki]

road2ruin said:

vixpy1 said:

I need a program that searches for wireless network routers...

Anybody got any ideas?

I assume, probably incorrectly, that you are using XP? If so then there is one buit into XP.

[trooperiziz]

Kinky said:

It's one of these: www.t3.co.uk/reviews/general/general/kensington_wifi_finder

But it's not the best bit of kit in the world - but it generally works (and it's fully packaged, unopened and free)

K

Is it possible to get one of these danglies that also tells you if the hotspot is unencrypted?

[road2ruin]

As previosly mentioned XP's built in search program for wireless network will tell you whether they are encrypted or not and even what sort of key. However you still need to know what it is to get access. Saying that there are ways around that too, if you know how.

[Kinky]

trooperiziz said:

Kinky said:

It's one of these: www.t3.co.uk/reviews/general/general/kensington_wifi_finder

But it's not the best bit of kit in the world - but it generally works (and it's fully packaged, unopened and free)

K

Is it possible to get one of these danglies that also tells you if the hotspot is unencrypted?

Neil,

No idea.

But - email me your address and I'll send it to you.

K

[billb]

if u need a proper paid for prog these guys seem to be market leaders:

www.airmagnet.com/products/laptop.htm

[trooperiziz]

Kinky said:

Neil,

No idea.

But - email me your address and I'll send it to you.

K

Very kind, you have mail...

[trooperiziz]

road2ruin said:

As previosly mentioned XP's built in search program for wireless network will tell you whether they are encrypted or not and even what sort of key. However you still need to know what it is to get access. Saying that there are ways around that too, if you know how.

Indeed it will, but I still have to get my laptop out to see if it's encrypted, which is kinda missing the point

[Kinky]

So I do!

I'll get one sent out to you today.

K