arcade2600

A "stumbler" for Linksys WET11.

Download it here:
http://www.djchrisle.com/wet11/wetstumbler.zip

Screenshot here:
http://www.djchrisle.com/wet11/ss.jpg

about:
I was lucky enough to get a Linksys WET11 to play with, but couldn't find any way to use it as a "stumbler." You can use the little internal web interface, but you have to hit F5 a bunch of times.

So, I wrote this little app that would do everything for you. It's not a stumbler per-se -- It doesn't interface with a GPS system. It will however do a site survey every 2.5 seconds, and display what it finds in a window. There's a lot of things I'd like to add to it later... but it might useful to someone as it is. Besides, this is only a day's worth of code. Think of it as "proof of concept".

Some things you need to know:
1. It uses WGET to download stuff, and the installer is supposed to copy WGET.EXE to your SYSTEM32 windows directory.

2. It's currently hardcoded with the login/password "admin/admin". That's on the todo list.

3. Tested on Windows XP /w Linksys WET11, firmware V 1.5.4....

4. To use it, just type in the IP address of the WET11 and click the survey button. And it will refresh itself every 2.5 seconds.

ItWorksForMe (tm) but if you have problems with it, let me know, I'll see if I can fix it in the next round. If it WorksForYouToo (tm).. enjoy.

Chris.

Disclaimer:
You won't hold me accountable for any of your actions.

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Now mirrored here

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Madhadder

Cewl...

Can't wait for the "Wetstumpler doesn't work with my D-Link Card" noobz

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The Others

That's ace, well done. Another reason why I want a WET11... If anyone has a version 1 they want to sell, please tell me.

I hope you don't mind, but... I cut and pasted your post onto everyone's favourite wireless wiki. I thought you might like the publicity

Check it out here - http://www.seattlewireless.net/index.cgi/LinksysWET11

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arcade2600

Thanks to all. No, I don't mind the cut and paste, and I don't mind mirrors either! Feel free. I might release the source code when I feel more comfortable that it works for others, and that it's presentable (comments, cleanup... etc)

Here's whats on my to do list:

- Add an item as opposed to just list ten items. (Like how NetStumbler works)
- Add first seen / last seen column
- Export results to a file (Netstumbler format or my own?)
- Show and change WET11 settings (The code to read is there, just not write)
- Automatically connect to strongest signal
- Line chart of signal strengths for each network
- Get away from using WGET. (I tried to use URLDownloadToFileA, but I didn't know how to clear the cache. It would grab once, and get the same stuff every other time)
- GPS support. (I don't have a GPS. Anyone have any quick ideas how to impliment it or point me in the general direction?)

Wish list:

- I wonder if this could be made into a Streets and Maps Add-in...
- USB to DC adapter? (saw someone used 4 AA batteries)

At some point:

- Official website?

So far the WET11 has been one of the most interesting pieces I've seen. I thought you could build a USB to DC adapter, and use the already built in anatenna adapter to connect the WET11 to anything you buy or build. This is why I'm messing with it as opposed to opening a wireless card and building my own N-conenctor to it. Another interesting thing I thought about is the fact that you can connect it to a switch. I'm not sure what you would do with it there, but might be something to explore.

-chris.

ps, if anyone wants to help out this little project, write me a note.

l1ndy

When installing Wetsumbler on XP, I can't get past the error msg telling me that URLMON is in use -
*** ERROR: C:\WINDOWS\System32\URLMON.DLL
*** ERROR: The destination file in in-use. Please ensure that all other applications are closed.

I have closed all applications, closed everything in my system tray, shut down all processes that I thought could be a problem, and even tried to install in safe mode.

Any ideas of what would likely be using URLMON.DLL?

I tried to install on my Win2K laptop and it doesn't see necessary files and won't install (I know, I know, it was tested on XP not 2K).

wrzwaldo

Just did a google for URLMON.DLL and got several interesting hits. I suggest you do the same.

Lindy

I had done a google on urlmon also. And did a search of my registry.

The best I can figure is that it is somehow in use by Mozilla even when Mozilla is not running. I guess it's not worth it to me to uninstall my browser/email/contacts mgr/calendar program to be able to see what Wetstumbler does.

LiquidEdge

We're a WISP that uses Wet11's for our antenna's. Some of the features you mentioned for it would be awesome.

j.i.r.c

You had mentioned that you might post the source code. I have been looking all over the net for information that would allow me to do the same thing that you have done with the WET11 with a DWL-810+. I'm afraid I have a rather limited knowledge base when it comes to matters of wi-fi networking protocol. Also if you or any others might have a knowledge of a good reference to refer to that would help one understand more about programming these types of programs in C++, C#, or JAVA I would be most appriciative.

Pulsar_PL

My WET11 is on 192.168.3.2. When I turn Survey on True I've got:

Run-time error '9'

Subscript out of range

Please HELP !

I use default login and password: admin. My OS is Windows XP SP2 Polish.

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Pulsar_PL

I've found that wget.exe doesn't have some DLL's required to run. I've added:

vsinit.dll, ssleay32.dll, libeay32.dll

And now when i hit survey=true it is waiting about 2 minutes with no results and then I've got the same error .

If someone's got this program running please send me these 3 DLL's .

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sysadmn

How picky is it about input voltage? They make car cigarette lighter adapters with USB (and firewire) outputs. They're a little pricey if you buy ones designed for ipod or PDA charging (guess we're used to paying a premium), somewhat cheaper for the generic models.

Google is your friend.

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ranvik

I have a wet11 v2 and dint get the wetstumbler to work. but i have made som programes in my old days. look at www.ranvik.net/totalcopy
the dll mising can be found at: http://www.ranvik.net/prosjekter-privat/wet11stumbler/
that is for the wget to work under windows win2k and winxp.
im working on the error 9"

this well take me some time.... (i dident make this program) by the time im done i probely just make mye own if the creator se this mail me at erik at ranvik dot net