Stupid Newbie Question

idolcrash · 07-05-2004

I am trying to use NetStumbler (and searched for my question), and know that I have to use auto-reconfigure to find networks, but would it affect connectability to my network in any way? My card uses a prism2 chipset, and my network uses both SSID and WEP.
Thanks!

The Others · 07-05-2004

"I am trying to use NetStumbler (and searched for my question),"

Really?

"and know that I have to use auto-reconfigure to find networks,"

You're already incorrect

"but would it affect connectability to my network in any way?"

Netstumbler will, yes. Read the readme.

"My card uses a prism2 chipset,"

As long as it is WIFi certified, you should be able to connect to your AP.

"and my network uses both SSID"

No way!

"and WEP."

Good to hear.

(too lazy to quote you properly)

idolcrash · 07-05-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Others

"and know that I have to use auto-reconfigure to find networks,"

You're already incorrect

Quote:

Originally Posted by Readme

When NetStumbler is in "auto reconfigure" mode...[it] enables it to perform its scans accurately, and is not a bug.

That is the problem I'm getting, the main thing being this (yes I read the readme a few times) "Configure your card with a blank SSID or, if a blank one is not permitted, "ANY" (without quotes)."

I am not sure if configuring the card with a blank SSID would keep me from being able to connect to my network (I don't use wireless very often, but wardriving has gotten my interest), and am not sure exactly how to go about changing it.

Thorn · 07-05-2004

Set up an alternate profile.

By the way, you might want to take some BASIC security steps. The first would be to change your SSID from the default of "linkys".

idolcrash · 07-05-2004

Well it technically isn't my network, I'm on vacation, but that's beside the point

As I've said, I have almost no experience with wireless networks (besides standard port forwarding and the like), so how exactly do I set up different profiles?

Thorn · 07-05-2004

It differs according to the software. Read the manual that came with your card.

wrzwaldo · 07-05-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by idolcrash

Well it technically isn't my network, I'm on vacation, but that's beside the point

As I've said, I have almost no experience with wireless networks (besides standard port forwarding and the like), so how exactly do I set up different profiles?

Ask the owner of the AP for assistance

idolcrash · 07-05-2004

They know less than I do

G8tK33per · 07-06-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by idolcrash

They know less than I do

Looks like your screwed, go away.

07-05-2004	#1 (permalink)
idolcrash Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	Stupid Newbie Question I am trying to use NetStumbler (and searched for my question), and know that I have to use auto-reconfigure to find networks, but would it affect connectability to my network in any way? My card uses a prism2 chipset, and my network uses both SSID and WEP. Thanks!

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The Others PeaceDriver Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dos Palabras, Mandoras Posts: 2,920	"I am trying to use NetStumbler (and searched for my question)," Really? "and know that I have to use auto-reconfigure to find networks," You're already incorrect "but would it affect connectability to my network in any way?" Netstumbler will, yes. Read the readme. "My card uses a prism2 chipset," As long as it is WIFi certified, you should be able to connect to your AP. "and my network uses both SSID" No way! "and WEP." Good to hear. (too lazy to quote you properly) __________________ all good ends all ?u=273

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Thorn Did you do the math? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Villa Straylight Posts: 10,002	Set up an alternate profile. By the way, you might want to take some BASIC security steps. The first would be to change your SSID from the default of "linkys". __________________ Thorn Sex and Violence. You can't enjoy one, if you don't survive the other. (And that works both ways...)

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Thorn Did you do the math? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Villa Straylight Posts: 10,002	It differs according to the software. Read the manual that came with your card. __________________ Thorn Sex and Violence. You can't enjoy one, if you don't survive the other. (And that works both ways...)

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07-05-2004	#5 (permalink)
idolcrash Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	Well it technically isn't my network, I'm on vacation, but that's beside the point As I've said, I have almost no experience with wireless networks (besides standard port forwarding and the like), so how exactly do I set up different profiles?

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idolcrash Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4	They know less than I do