by Guest » Fri Jan 25, 2002 9:21 pm
If their not broadcasting the SSID, then NS show them. Here's what I'd try:
Using an Orinoco card, Orinoco site survey software and a directional antenna (impress your classmates, build a Pringles), scan the channels and swing the antenna through 360 degrees on each floor, or each section of the building.
Try to be as centrally located as possible. Be mindful of major signal blocks, or anything that will "shape" the direction of the signal. The Orinoco software will show the signal strength. Plot the major signal directions on a building blueprint. Once you've got that plot, try to track down each one by moving along that path; move some, stop and get a bearing, move, stop, move, stop... Pretty soon, you start finding them. How far you move is dependant on the size of the building, signal strenth, etc.
If you loose a signal, try going back to the last reading point. Remember too, that signals are tend to be low directly under and over the transmitting antenna. So if it drops off suddenly, look up (down)!
Good luck, and let us know how you do in class. We want to know if we get an A on your homework. :-)
Cheers,
Thorn