A laptop connected to my router (D-Link G604T) by wireless can 'see' who is out there. But since my pc is connected by cable to the router, I can't.
Is there any software/freeware that I can add to my pc, that'll add that functionality? If so, what?
Wireless - who's out there?
Feb 05, 2007
5 Replies
On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 16:14:34 -0000, "Roy Hammond" wrote in :
What exactly do you mean by "see"? Out where?
What functionality?
Methinks he wants to be able to do a wireless site survey using a PC whose only network hardware is a wired connection to a wireless router.
On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 18:35:17 +0000 (UTC), snipped-for-privacy@xinap.moc (Mike S.) wrote in :
If so, DD-WRT is one answer, Kismet another.
First, try disconnecting the cable. Generally there is preference given to the wired connection. If it is not available, then the pc uses wireless.
If that fails, try disconnecting and disabling the wired network card.
If you post the results of those steps, the solution may be quite easy to find. Also, post the results of what wireless networks your pc can 'see'.
Stuart
John and Mike
You've got it, Mike. I didn't know the 'correct' terminology. I'll have a look for DD-WRT and Kismet. I'll get back to this forum if they don't lead me to a suitable solution. Thanks John.
Regards Roy
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