Wireless Network Security: How to Use Kismet

Kismet is a wireless network detector / sniffer which can give you a vast amount of information about wireless networks. Wireless network security flaws are well documented but often very hard for the common person to understand. I will be showing you how to use kismet with out even having to install Linux, or compile kismet.

First you need to proceed to remote-exploit.org and download and burn their Auditor CD. (IF you dont know how to burn an iso image, go to Google). This version of Linux doesnt install or modify your hard drive; it will boot from the CD and use a Ram Drive (On your Memory).

Auditor is not only a great tool for testing wireless network security with kismet but it also has many other computer security tools on it as well.

Client Window

Next, to start Kismet proceed to the Linux version of the start menu, and press Auditor. now proceed to the wireless /scanning/kismet tools/kismet.

Once you click on Kismet it will ask you for a default location to place the Kismet log files for analyzing later, just press the desktop or temp file.

now I will show you how to use Kismet. When kismet initially opens you will see a greenish box with numbers and network names (If any are near you) clicking away dont be overwhelmed. (Also I cant show you how to use kismet if you dont have the correct wireless adapter, get an ORINICO gold Classic card off EBAY.) The Orninco gold classic card will be automaticly detected by auditor linux.

The Kismet columns will show the wireless networks SSID (Name), Type of device (Access point, gateway) encryption or no encryption, an IP range and number of packets. Kismet will pick up hidden networks with SSID broadcast Disabled also, Netstumbler will not.

now Press H, to bring up the Help Menu. This will give the nuts and bolts on how to use kismet. If you tab down to the network you are auditing and press C, Kismet will show you all the computers that are using that wireless access point / gateway. This Kismet screen will show you the clients mac address, Manufacture of Wireless adapter, IP address range and traffic.

Kismet: Help Menue

now to get out of that screen press Q. Tab Down on the Main Kismet Screen to another SSID and press I. This Kismet window will show detailed information about the wireless network. The Kismet detail screen will show the type of network (Infrastructrure / Adhoc), signal strength, channel, encryption type, and much more.

Kismet will also give you sound alerts when new wireless networks are discovered or security alerts or suspicious clients are in range. Suspicious clients would be people like you who are using Kismet or Networkstumbler. Unlike you these could be Wardrivers looking for venerable networks to hack into.

Kismet Alert page

You can prevent War drivers from discovering your wireless network by performing a proper site survey which will help limit signal bleed off to unneeded areas. You should write down the suspicious mac address and keep an eye on your access logs. If the War drivers are really stupid just look out your window and look for cars with weird antennas.HA HA HA.

Kismet is more than just a tool to discover wireless networks; it can be used in conjunction with other tools to crack WEP/WPA. Many websites will claim that WEP can be cracked in less that five minutes. This is only half the truth because it could take many hours,days,months to gather enough packets to crack. Good luck and have fun learning the more advanced applications of kismet.

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iPod Acessories- You Get What You Pay For

There is no question that when Apple introduced the iPod in 2001, they turned the mp3 world on its ear. The iPod soon set itself apart as the definition of cool among mp3 users, and the introduction of each new generation of iPod has only added luster to its legend.

Where theres success, there are sure to be imitators, and the Apple iPod has spawned not only a plethora of competing mp3 players; it has spawned a wealth--at least for their makers--of iPod accessories to compete with the authentic iPod accessories introduced by Apple. And what the imitators lack in authenticity, they attempt to compensate for with a variety of other advantages.

Advantages of buying Unlicensed iPod accessories

Imitation iPod accessories will cost consumers less that the real thing; their manufacturers are doing an end-run around the fees associated with using the Apple iPod brand name, and have also spared themselves the expenses of actually doing research and development on original accessories.

Many off-brand iPod accessories are function well with the iPod, and even offer features, like casing colors or wireless PC connectivity which are not available from Apple. Lower coat and unique features--whats to complain about?

The biggest black nark on the imitation iPod accessories score card is that they simply may not be safe to use with an iPod. Apple has let its customers know which companies are selling safe iPod accessories by licensing them to do so; any iPod accessories without the backing of an Apple license are not guaranteed to operate safely with your iPod.

Risks Of buying Unlicensed iPod Acessories

It does not matter how many bells and whistles unauthorized iPod accessories can add to your iPod; if you use them and your iPod stops functioning, youre on your own. Using unlicensed iPod accessories automatically voids your warranty; and many unlicensed iPod accessories have been known to completely mess up an iPod after an initial honeymoon period of apparent compatibility.

Unauthorized iPod accessories are made by manufacturers who chose not to pay for the use of Apples technology--remember, thats why they can sell their accessories for less than the real ones--but what you saved in purchasing off-brand technology you may eventually lose in having to replace you IPod. Doesnt seem like much of a bargain after all!

Another caveat concerning imitation iPod accessories is that many of them were rushed to market simply to get a piece of the IPod frenzy, by companies who are not above taking the money and running. So even if you buy guaranteed iPod accessories, there may be no one around to honor the guarantee if they fail.

You can also find more info on Ipod Skins and Ipod Speakers. knowipods.com is a comprehensive resource to know about iPods.

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