Access Point Names

TSM_MST · 08-05-2005

Does anyone know of any small utility that can display an access point name. I know that network stumble is supposed to be able to do it, but for some reason that feature doesn't work on my network. Also, I know there are plenty of utilities out there that will display a mac address, but I haven't found one yet that will also display the name.

For us the ideal utility would be small, free, and easy to use as I might from time to time be asking users to go into it and give me information.

theprez98 · 08-05-2005

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Originally Posted by TSM_MST

Does anyone know of any small utility that can display an access point name. I know that network stumble is supposed to be able to do it, but for some reason that feature doesn't work on my network. Also, I know there are plenty of utilities out there that will display a mac address, but I haven't found one yet that will also display the name.

For us the ideal utility would be small, free, and easy to use as I might from time to time be asking users to go into it and give me information.

You need to provide a lot more background on what you're trying to do, and what system you have.

Computer, operating system, the type of card you have, etc.

streaker69 · 08-05-2005

Actually AP name being available to NS is based upon the AP, not the program. If the AP doesn't supply that information in it's beacon then NS will not read it. I have a very small percentage of AP names in my db.

TSM_MST · 08-05-2005

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Originally Posted by theprez98

You need to provide a lot more background on what you're trying to do, and what system you have.

Computer, operating system, the type of card you have, etc.

The operating system would be almost uniformly XP. However, the hardware might be all different types. The nics would all be 802.11a though.

As far as an AP name broadcast, our Network Services People say that it should work. But they use software thats way too expensive per license, and too complicated, to install on users machines.

The access points are Avaya AP 3's and AP 8's.

Starpoint · 08-05-2005

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Originally Posted by TSM_MST

The operating system would be almost uniformly XP. However, the hardware might be all different types. The nics would all be 802.11a though.

As far as an AP name broadcast, our Network Services People say that it should work. But they use software thats way too expensive per license, and too complicated, to install on users machines.

The access points are Avaya AP 3's and AP 8's.

1) the wifi card you are using with NS is supported, and is able to detect a network using the A network freequencies and channels?
2) I am not sure NS supports the "listening" on the 802.11a stuff.. I could be wrong and I suppose I could search but until I get my 5th cup of coffee in me, mistakes will be made.

wrzwaldo · 08-05-2005

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Originally Posted by TSM_MST

The operating system would be almost uniformly XP. However, the hardware might be all different types. The nics would all be 802.11a though.

As far as an AP name broadcast, our Network Services People say that it should work. But they use software thats way too expensive per license, and too complicated, to install on users machines.

The access points are Avaya AP 3's and AP 8's.

Are you talking about the AP name or the SSID?

wrzwaldo · 08-05-2005

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Originally Posted by Starpoint

1) the wifi card you are using with NS is supported, and is able to detect a network using the A network freequencies and channels?
2) I am not sure NS supports the "listening" on the 802.11a stuff.. I could be wrong and I suppose I could search but until I get my 5th cup of coffee in me, mistakes will be made.

Yes it does detect "A" APs (with an "A" card of course). The problem with detecting "A" APs while wardriving (and the reason I like it) is it has a much shorter range than "B & G" APs and the fact that there are no COTS "A" cards with antenna jacks.

streaker69 · 08-05-2005

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Originally Posted by TSM_MST

The operating system would be almost uniformly XP. However, the hardware might be all different types. The nics would all be 802.11a though.

As far as an AP name broadcast, our Network Services People say that it should work. But they use software thats way too expensive per license, and too complicated, to install on users machines.

The access points are Avaya AP 3's and AP 8's.

Ok, correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds as though you're administering a medium to large corporate wLan? And you're attempting to troubleshoot issues that clients may have connecting to certain AP's and you want the client to tell you which AP they're connected to so that you can accurately troubleshoot connection problems?

If this is correct, then don't you have an internal DNS server on your network that you could enter in static entries. Plus a network map of where your AP's are connected so you could get an approximate location of the user and then using the DNS server, get the AP name from it based upon IP address?

theprez98 · 08-05-2005

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TSM_MST Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2	Access Point Names Does anyone know of any small utility that can display an access point name. I know that network stumble is supposed to be able to do it, but for some reason that feature doesn't work on my network. Also, I know there are plenty of utilities out there that will display a mac address, but I haven't found one yet that will also display the name. For us the ideal utility would be small, free, and easy to use as I might from time to time be asking users to go into it and give me information.

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