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Thread ID: 135497	2013-11-10 23:33:00	Packet sniffer for wireless network	lakewoodlady (103)	Press F1

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1359374	2013-11-10 23:33:00	I am looking for a simple, freeware, easy to use sniffer for a wireless network. One that detects all mobile devices on the network and records data traffic. Thanks in advance, LL	lakewoodlady (103)
1359375	2013-11-11 00:18:00	You probably want a *router* that does this, such as a TP-Link WL-WR941ND running Gargoyle firmware. Should I ask what this is for ?	Chilling_Silence (9)
1359376	2013-11-11 04:03:00	Lets just say that I sort of look after a network of six computers, and we have a TP-Link wi-fi modem/router. I will check on the model number when I am there next. Also will check out Gargoyle . We had a problem last month when the wi-fi was used illegally on two occasions causing our data cap to blow. I have since changed the password, but would like to be sure that it won't be comprmised again in this manner. I have installed Smartsniff, but that doesn't see wireless devices. I also installed another program from Nirsoft that detects wireless devices, but that one won't record packets. Just want something that might be able to do both, if that is possible. It may be that by changing the password more often will be enough, but our club is right opposite a high school and there are a lot of pretty smart arse kids there, if you get my drift! Cheers, LL	lakewoodlady (103)
1359377	2013-11-11 04:53:00	Wireshark? I know it does wireless networks but not sure if it does mobiles....	pcnoob83 (17172)
1359378	2013-11-11 06:17:00	Thanks pcnoob83, I have been steering clear of Wireshark so far because it is a lot more complex to set up and manage. I would prefer something easier, and more user friendly to a newbie, as regards to network monitoring. Cheers, LL	lakewoodlady (103)
1359379	2013-11-11 06:23:00	Thanks pcnoob83, I have been steering clear of Wireshark so far because it is a lot more complex to set up and manage. I would prefer something easier, and more user friendly to a newbie, as regards to network monitoring. Cheers, LL Unfortunately, the subject of network monitoring doesn't readily lend itself to "user friendly" or "newbness".	fred_fish (15241)
1359380	2013-11-11 06:27:00	Actually, with Gargoyle, it's fine and super easy. It's simple to setup per-device bandwidth limits. So lets say you have 6 PCs and a 40GB data cap. Just set it so each has 5GB and see who hits it first. Then, there's your culprit! :P You don't want to do actual "packet sniffing" in this case, so yeah, use Gargoyle.	Chilling_Silence (9)
1359381	2013-11-11 06:28:00	Unfortunately, the subject of network monitoring doesn't readily lend itself to "user friendly" or "newbness". Oh well, we all gotta learn about it sometime I guess! Would appreciate advice nonetheless...........	lakewoodlady (103)
1359382	2013-11-11 06:35:00	Actually, with Gargoyle, it's fine and super easy. It's simple to setup per-device bandwidth limits. So lets say you have 6 PCs and a 40GB data cap. Just set it so each has 5GB and see who hits it first. Then, there's your culprit! :P You don't want to do actual "packet sniffing" in this case, so yeah, use Gargoyle. Ok Chill thanks very much for that. I get the feeling though that this is only for PCs which are conncted via ethernet. My question is still, what about those who are connected wirelessly? LL	lakewoodlady (103)
1359383	2013-11-11 06:59:00	Everything has to go through the router, so that is the logical place to catch it. A lot less hassle than setting up wireshark to capture wireless data, which is also dependant on the capabilities of the wireless card you are using. You should be able to simply look through the router logs to identify MAC addresses and timestamps to see what is going on. The stock firmware may be a bit limited though.	fred_fish (15241)
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