Special Edition Using Macromedia Studio 8
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Operational Details
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NDIS 5.1 Drivers, Wireless cards, and NetStumbler
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Detailed information on all the data collected in the Right Pane columns
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IP Address Look Up will run WHOIS searches on ARIN, RIPE, and APNIC databases
Option Settings
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To get the optimum use from NetStumbler, many of the functions must be set up correctly. Many of those options are located in the Network Stumbler Options dialog box under View | Options. It has four main tabs and multiple suboptions.
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The General tab controls the scanning speeds and automatic adjustment, starting scans when opening a new document, the automatic reconfiguration of a wireless card, querying an AP for names; and saving files automatically.
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The Display tab controls the manner that the Longitude and Latitude are shown.
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The GPS tab controls the port and communications settings for obtaining GPS data.
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The Scripting tab controls the running of external script programs that may interface with NetStumbler.
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The MIDI tab controls the playing of MIDI musical notes.
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NetStumbler comes with ten sound files, which are installed by default. Each sound is associated within the program with a specific action. The standard sounds can be replaced with new sounds of your liking.
Disabling Network Protocols
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Disable network protocols to avoid any possible illegal actions.
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Disable TCP/IP via the command line on Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP using IPCONFIG.EXE.
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Alternately, disable TCP/IP via the graphical interface on Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, and Windows ME using WINIPCFG.EXE.
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Disable TCP/IP on a PocketPC by manually entering an IP address of 0.0.0.0 and a subnet mask of 0.0.0.0.
Additional RF Equipment: Antennae and Cables
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An antenna in the 3dBi to 8dBi range is a good choice for WarDriving.
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A Magnetic Mount makes placing and using the antenna on a vehicle very convenient.
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A pigtail is needed to connect the wireless card to the antenna in most cases.
Using a GPS Receiver with NetStumbler and MiniStumbler
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GPS receivers calculate your position using triangulation from satellite signals.
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NetStumbler uses the GPS information to log the user’s location when a WLAN is detected.
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Both NetStumbler and the GPS must be configured to communicate with each other.
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The GPS must be set up and properly initialized before being used with NetStumbler.
Putting It All Together: The Complete “Stumbling Setup”
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A typical NetStumbler setup includes: Laptop, Wireless Card, Antenna Pigtail, Antenna, GPS, and GPS Serial cable
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A typical MiniStumbler setup includes: iPAQ PocketPC, expansion pack, wireless card, antenna pigtail, antenna, GPS, GPS serial cable, serial synchronization cable for iPAQ, DB9 Gender Adapter, and Null Modem Adapter.
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A minimal MiniStumbler setup includes: iPAQ PocketPC, expansion pack, wireless card, “Puck”- or “Mouse”-style GPS, and GPS serial cable.
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Additional accessories that are helpful: a mobile power supply for the laptop or PocketPC, multiple-socket cigarette lighter adapter, and a DC-AC power inverter.
Exporting NetStumbler Data
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NetStumbler includes three options for exporting the collected data as text.
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Some of the exported data is encoded in hexadecimal form, requiring some knowledge of hex arithmetic for further analysis.
Additional Resources
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NetStumbler Web site: www.netstumbler.com
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NetStumbler Forums Web site: http://forums.nestumber.com
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Marius Milner’s Web site: www.stumbler.net
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NetStumbler listserv: www.michiganwireless.org/lists.html
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NetStumbler listserv archive: www.michiganwireless.org/_archive/maillist.html
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National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA): www.nmea.org/
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