GIAC Exam GCIA Topic 3 Question 2 Discussion

This is a Windows-based tool that is used for the detection of wireless LANs using the IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g standards. The main features of these tools are as follows:

l It displays the signal strength of a wireless network, MAC address, SSID, channel details, etc.

l It is commonly used for the following purposes:

a. War driving

b. Detecting unauthorized access points

c. Detecting causes of interference on a WLAN

d. WEP ICV error tracking

e. Making Graphs and Alarms on 802.11 Data, including Signal Strength

This tool is known as __________.