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    Track web traffic with wireless router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Striker9, Sep 13, 2007.

  1. Striker9

    Striker9 Notebook Guru

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    I have neighbors connecting to my wireless router. Is there any way that I can log the websites they view? Do I need a packet sniffer for this, or is there an easier way to just log the data?
     
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Is there a particular reason you want to know where they're going? Why not just setup security to stop them from using your net?
     
    Reezin14, Sep 13, 2007
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    alan003 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My Netgear router has a page where you can log web sites. I think its better if you set a password on your wireless.
     
    alan003, Sep 13, 2007
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  4. Striker9

    Striker9 Notebook Guru

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    The logging would be mostly for my kids. I just want to know what other people are using my connection for before I put my WPA2 password back on.

    I have a D-Link DIR-625 router. The built in system log doesn't really show what I'm looking for. Only:
    - Firewall and Security
    - System
    - Router Status
     
    Striker9, Sep 13, 2007
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Nosy, aren't you?
     
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    Sucka Notebook Consultant

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    Wireshark is the best packet sniffer and free.

    Why don't you just secure the network and avoid them using it all together?
     
    Sucka, Sep 13, 2007
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