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1. 

Why should I map my WarDrives?

mapping your wardrives provides you with a visual representation of the data that you collected. you can use these maps to easily determine the security posture of access points that have been deployed in the area you surveyed.

2. 

Are there any online mapping engines other than WiGLE?

yes, wifi maps ( www.wifimaps.com ) is another online mapping engine that allows you to upload your data and generate free maps.

3. 

Are there any mapping programs available for Linux?

you can use the java geographic logging engine (jigle) available from wigle ( www.wigle.net ) in linux, and many other unix-based operating systems. you can also use gpsmap, which is installed with kismet.

4. 

Why should I upload my data to WiGLE, since it doesn’t generate a custom map?

the wigle database currently holds information on over 700,000 unique access points. this data can be queried to get a realistic overview of the security posture of the wireless networks deployed worldwide. by uploading your data to wigle, you help ensure that this database is as complete as possible.

Answers

1. 

Mapping your WarDrives provides you with a visual representation of the data that you collected. You can use these maps to easily determine the security posture of access points that have been deployed in the area you surveyed.

2. 

Yes, WiFi Maps (www.wifimaps.com) is another online mapping engine that allows you to upload your data and generate free maps.

3. 

You can use the Java Geographic Logging Engine (JiGLE) available from WiGLE (www.wigle.net) in Linux, and many other UNIX-based operating systems. You can also use GPSMap, which is installed with Kismet.

4. 

The WiGLE database currently holds information on over 700,000 unique access points. This data can be queried to get a realistic overview of the security posture of the wireless networks deployed worldwide. By uploading your data to WiGLE, you help ensure that this database is as complete as possible.



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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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