Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
I'm not sure what kind of information you wish to obtain exactly, but for Windows based desktops the following may be a handy alternative: Metageek inSSIDer - http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider - 'Direct download link' (http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/download) It uses the native Windows API so there are far less issues with specific hardware and driver requirements. If you can connect to a wireless network from your laptop, then this should be able to show you the networks in your area along with some information. Might be worth mentioning this in the Wiki too. I know it's Windows specific and may not be as detailed in terms of information, but it's a lot easier to install. -- furonfour furonfour's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17114 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
> > Is there a website to download it. same wireless device. > First check out the advice given in this post > > Try selecting a different device option (if present) on the Devices > menu. I have an Intel chipset in my laptop that appears listed as both > Prism 2 & NDIS 5.1. Netstumbler only works with NDIS selected. > The NDIS driver for a card is usually available from the card vendor or chip vendor. It may not be stated that it is NDIS - just shown as a driver for a suitable OS. NDIS 5.1 was for XP and 2003 only - so it is likely that a driver for XP will contain the NDIS 5.1 driver. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network..._Specification If you are have a problem or are interested in Netstumbler then you will probably get better info from the Netstumbler boards such as http://www.netstumbler.org/f20/ndis-...ler-faq-10798/ -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
You may want to try another wireless router. Some have better channel switching capabilities than other. As always a "gaming" router is the best because it can handle many small packets quickly without dropping any. -- agillis rip, tag, get cover artÂ… All you do is insert the CD! http://vortexbox.org agillis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21140 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
bpa;265123 Wrote: > According to Netstumbler site - you will need the NDIS 5.1 driver for > the Realtek card. > > If you have not heard of NDIS before or have not played around with > device driver - then it may not be a good idea to experiment in this > areas as you may mess up your network driver and disconnect yourself > from the network. Is there a website to download it. same wireless device. -- troopsaugus troopsaugus's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23275 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
I've checked my wireless signal with Netstumbler and the "Speed" column shows 54mb, but every few seconds (not periodically) drops to 0.5mb for a second or two. Is this normal ? Is the router a problem ? -- liffy99 liffy99's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7832 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
Try selecting a different device option on the Devices menu. I have an Intel chipset in my laptop that appears listed as both Prism 2 & NDIS 5.1. Netstumbler only works with NDIS selected. As an aside, I have found that Netstumbler & the SB3's own signal strength meters differ. I set mine by displaying signal strength on the SB3, then experimenting with the aerial position on the router for max signal. I found that placing the aerial horizontally significantly improved signal strength on the SB3 but had no effect on that recorded by Netstumbler. Then switch through channels one at a time & note both signal strength AND stability. On some channels found the signal strength was initially high but then dropped significantly after a minute or two. You can then compile a list of channels in order of performance. Then use Netstubler if/when you experience problems to identify other devices. You can then try other channels in order of preference from your list. Also note that some microwave ovens, among other appliances, can cause interference that won't be shown by Netstumbler. -- rbz5416 rbz5416's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12089 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
According to Netstumbler site - you will need the NDIS 5.1 driver for the Realtek card. If you have not heard of NDIS before or have not played around with device driver - then it may not be a good idea to experiment in this areas as you may mess up your network driver and disconnect yourself from the network. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
bpa;265101 Wrote: > If you are running XP then open "Network Connections" probably from > Control Panel > > The display will show the different possible network connection - what > is in the "device name" column for the "wireless network connection" > entry. Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps -- norderney Transporter (Black) - Arcam A85 Amp - B&W CDM1NT Speakers - Yamaha CDRHD1500 Recorder norderney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
If you are running XP then open "Network Connections" probably from Control Panel The display will show the different possible network connection - what is in the "device name" column for the "wireless network connection" entry. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
bpa;264968 Wrote: > Netstumbler does not support all types of network card. > > What type of network card is in your PC ? > What version of netstumbler did you install ? I installed NetStumbler onto my Toshiba A210 Wireless Laptop (which I bought about 3 weeks ago). I am able to access the internet on this Toshiba Laptop via my wireless router, but I am not sure what type of network card is installed in the laptop. NetStumbler Version 0.4.0 (Build 554). http://www.stumbler.net/ -- norderney Transporter (Black) - Arcam A85 Amp - B&W CDM1NT Speakers - Yamaha CDRHD1500 Recorder norderney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
Netstumbler does not support all types of network card. What type of network card is in your PC ? What version of netstumbler did you install ? -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
This might appear obvious, but you do have a wireless card on the PC running Netstumbler don't you? It won't work otherwise. -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal...SB3+Stontronics PSU - Altmann JISCO/UPCI - TACT RCS 2.2X with Good Vibrations S/W - MF X-DAC V3/X-PSU/X-10 buffer (Audiocomm full mods)- Linn 5103 - Linn Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's, ESPEK/TRIKAN/KATAN/SEIZMIK 10.5), Townsend Supertweeters, Kimber & Chord cables Phil Leigh's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=85 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
radish;264925 Wrote: > NetStumbler is easy. Quick instructions for your purposes: > > 1) Fire it up > 2) If the screen is blank, hit New > 3) You should now have a window with a list of networks. Sort by the > "Signal+" column, now they're arranged in order of signal strength. > 4) Look at the "Chan" column, this is the channel they're transmitting > on. > 5) Pick a channel for your network that is non-overlapping with the > strongest other ones. For example, I see a total of 8 networks, all of > which are on 6 or 1, so I picked 11 for myself. I do not have a list of networks. All columns are blank. But it does say "No Network Adapter Found" at bottom of screen. Gadget;264925 Wrote: > You probably need to look for a windows version. I've not tried it, but > a bit of searching found the following > http://www.renderlab.net/projects/wrt54g/kiswin.html. I have tried this but it does not appear very straight forward either. -- norderney Transporter (Black) - Arcam A85 Amp - B&W CDM1NT Speakers - Yamaha CDRHD1500 Recorder norderney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
NetStumbler is easy. Quick instructions for your purposes: 1) Fire it up 2) If the screen is blank, hit New 3) You should now have a window with a list of networks. Sort by the "Signal+" column, now they're arranged in order of signal strength. 4) Look at the "Chan" column, this is the channel they're transmitting on. 5) Pick a channel for your network that is non-overlapping with the strongest other ones. For example, I see a total of 8 networks, all of which are on 6 or 1, so I picked 11 for myself. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
As the file ends in .tar (Tape ARchive), it is likely to be in unix format, although winzip will extract the code. Since there are so many different unix platforms, it is usual to request the user to compile them for their own specific unix flavour. You probably need to look for a windows version. I've not tried it, but a bit of searching found the following http://www.renderlab.net/projects/wrt54g/kiswin.html -- Gadget Gadget's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15296 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
Pat Farrell;264903 Wrote: > norderney wrote: > > near me and on what channels they operate on. I have installed > > NetStumbler on my wireless lap top, but can not work out how to use > > it!! Can anyone give me some setup advice please? > > Sorry, not with that one, but this is another, free, open source > equivanent. > > http://www.kismetwireless.net/ > > > -- > Pat Farrell > http://www.pfarrell.com/ I have just downloaded Kismet (I think!!!), but not sure what to do with it. The file I have downloaded is kismet-2007-10-R1.tar This does not appear to be a zipped file. Then reading some of the documentation it seems to suggest that Kismet needs to be compiled. Is it not possible to download a ready to run program? Or am I doing something wrong. -- norderney Transporter (Black) - Arcam A85 Amp - B&W CDM1NT Speakers - Yamaha CDRHD1500 Recorder norderney's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
norderney wrote: > near me and on what channels they operate on. I have installed > NetStumbler on my wireless lap top, but can not work out how to use > it!! Can anyone give me some setup advice please? Sorry, not with that one, but this is another, free, open source equivanent. http://www.kismetwireless.net/ -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use NetStumbler?
I've used iStumbler on the Mac and it WON'T work UNLESS the wireless device is transmitting its SSID. For security reasons, I have my network setup NOT to transmit SSID so that anyone visiting my home MUST know the network name and WPA password. You may be getting interference from someone who's doing the same thing and Net(i)stumbler won't help you. Can you run your Transporter wired? -- Eric Seaberg Eric Seaberg - San Diego [EMAIL PROTECTED] Eric Seaberg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7896 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42974 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss