Frequently Asked Questions

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1. 

I want to view my MiniStumbler files on my laptop or desktop computer. Are the .ns1 files produced by MiniStumbler the same and compatible with NetStumbler?

yes. simply copy or move the files from the mobile device to your desktop or laptop, and netstumbler will read them without any modifications or conversion.

2. 

Does NetStumbler detect ORiNOCO Central Outdoor Routers (COR), Remote Outdoor Routers (ROR), or ORiNOCO equipment running Karlnet?

no. the data frames and formats used by the cor, ror, and karlnet are not 802.1b compliant, even though they are using identical equipment and the ism radio band. due to those differences, such equipment will not respond to the 802.11 broadcast request and will not be detected.

3. 

Should NetStumbler be run while my PC is connected to a wireless network?

no. netstumbler is designed to find networks. due to the nature of how it does this, by generating packets and requests, it may degrade the network performance by interrupting valid network traffic.

4. 

Can NetStumbler along with my wireless configuration and control program (usually called a Client Manager) run at the same time?

it is best to disable any wireless controls when running netstumbler. most of these programs will conflict with netstumbler s operation.

Answers

1. 

Yes. Simply copy or move the files from the mobile device to your desktop or laptop, and NetStumbler will read them without any modifications or conversion.

2. 

No. The data frames and formats used by the COR, ROR, and Karlnet are not 802.1b compliant, even though they are using identical equipment and the ISM radio band. Due to those differences, such equipment will not respond to the 802.11 broadcast request and will not be detected.

3. 

No. NetStumbler is designed to find networks. Due to the nature of how it does this, by generating packets and requests, it may degrade the network performance by interrupting valid network traffic.

4. 

It is best to disable any wireless controls when running NetStumbler. Most of these programs will conflict with NetStumbler’s operation.



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WarDriving(c) Drive, Detect, Defend(c) A Guide to Wireless Security
Special Edition Using Macromedia Studio 8
ISBN: N/A
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 125

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