This is a Windows-based tool that is used for the detection of wireless LANs using the IEEE
802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards. The main features of these tools are as follows:
It displays the signal strength of a wireless network, MAC address, SSID, channel details, etc.
It is commonly used for the following purposes:
a.War driving
b.Detecting unauthorized access points
c.Detecting causes of interference on a WLAN
d.WEP ICV error tracking
e.Making Graphs and Alarms on 802.11 Data, including Signal Strength
This tool is known as __________.
A.
Kismet
B.
Absinthe
C.
THC-Scan
D.
NetStumbler
Explanation:
NetStumbler is a Windows-based tool that is used for the detection of wireless LANs using the
IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards. The main features of NetStumbler are as follows:
It displays the signal strength of a wireless network, MAC address, SSID, channel details, etc.
It is commonly used for the following purposes:
a.War driving
b.Detecting unauthorized access points
c.Detecting causes of interference on a WLAN
d.WEP ICV error tracking
e.Making Graphs and Alarms on 802.11 Data, including Signal Strength
Answer option A is incorrect. Kismet is an IEEE 802.11 layer2 wireless network detector, sniffer,
and intrusion detection system.
Answer option C is incorrect. THC-Scan is a war-dialing tool.
Answer option B is incorrect. Absinthe is an automated SQL injection tool.