| Wireless devices are becoming more and more | | | | network problem and are in dire need of a |
| commonplace. For some, a wireless connection | | | | connection, your sniffer would give you a report |
| network problem can be a costly and annoying | | | | of other such devices close by. |
| experience. Spotting the presence of a wireless | | | | These are all good uses for a WiFi sniffer, but |
| device can be imperative for business or personal | | | | network accessories such as these can likewise |
| communication. A WiFi sniffer is a comparatively | | | | be used for more nefarious intentions. For |
| new tool that may help you find a signal when | | | | instance, a hacker intent on sabotaging or |
| you need it the most. | | | | debasing the users of any WiFi network could use |
| Hotels and airports allow access to networks for | | | | his or her WiFi sniffer to discover the presence of |
| business and leisure travelers, and networks are | | | | wireless devices, set up a fictitious WiFi network, |
| often useable to people who want to work or | | | | or hack into the existing network, and take |
| study from a park bench, a coffee house, or a | | | | personal information from the users. |
| shopping center. Mobile WiFi antennas give truck | | | | Likewise, the owner of a cyber café bent |
| drivers, RV vacationers, and other mobile | | | | on stealing guests from a competing café |
| individuals continual access to the Internet, so | | | | could use their sniffer to spy on the network |
| they needn't keep their laptops or PDAs at home, | | | | traffic of their competitor, and then elect to lower |
| and can reliably stay connected to their families or | | | | the cost of accessing their network to lure |
| their employers. | | | | customers away from their rival. Or, the |
| As though such gadgets weren't enough, WiFi | | | | managers of a shopping mall may use their device |
| users can now own a sniffer, which is a wireless | | | | to count the number of people who connect to |
| tool that finds the presence of other wireless | | | | their network, and then raise the cost to derive |
| devices, calculates the strength of their signals, | | | | more profit from their customers. |
| and sends a report to the owner on the locality | | | | Like most tools, a WiFi sniffer can be used for |
| of the access point. | | | | good or evil, and it depends upon the objectives |
| A WiFi sniffer can be an excellent tool for | | | | for which someone uses such a tool. But if you |
| campers, backpackers, and other outdoor lovers. | | | | are struggling with a wireless connection network |
| If you were to get lost while hiking or traveling in | | | | problem, being able to access the nearby network |
| remote areas, by finding the signal of other | | | | can be a lifesaver. If you are interested in |
| wireless devices, you could call for help, or find | | | | purchasing a WiFi sniffer, be sure to do a |
| the route to your camp or destination. | | | | complete internet search on the range of |
| Likewise, if you were to misplace your own | | | | products available. Get support on mounting your |
| wireless equipment, such as your notebook, | | | | device, and chat with current owners to find out |
| bluetooth or PDA, your sniffer can help you to | | | | what other accessories you may need. |
| find it; or if you are having a wireless connection | | | | |