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    Wireless Spy Software

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by m394byt3, Mar 5, 2007.

  1. m394byt3

    m394byt3 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there any software I can use to spy/check who is using our wireless network?

    It is security enabled, but I'm sure someone might have the security code that's not supposed to have it.

    In regards of this question that might be the problem.
     
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    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    If you have access to the Routers admin, Most keep a connection log, kept by MAC address.

    Or go ahead and change the code and see if it clears. If you are using WEP, it takes less than 5 min to break. Switch to WPA, more secure. And use a random key generator like http://www.grc.com Use all printable chr for best protection, min 20 chr. You will have to copy/paste for these keys.
     
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can always check the log on your routers setup page, or enable it if it is disabled.

    I also recommend WPA over WEP and to enable mac address filtering.
     
    usapatriot, Mar 5, 2007
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