| Wireless devices are becoming more and more | | | | problem and are in critical need of some other |
| commonplace. For some, a wireless connection | | | | wireless device, your sniffer would send you a |
| network problem can be a costly and irritating | | | | report of other such devices nearby. |
| experience. Detecting the presence of a wireless | | | | These are all acceptable uses for a WiFi sniffer, |
| device can be imperative for business or personal | | | | but network accessories such as these can |
| communication. A WiFi sniffer is a relatively new | | | | likewise be used for darker intentions. For |
| tool that will help you detect a signal when you | | | | instance, a hacker intent on sabotaging or |
| need it the most. | | | | corrupting the users of any WiFi network could |
| Hotels and airports provide access to networks | | | | use his or her WiFi sniffer to detect the presence |
| for business and leisure travelers, and networks | | | | of wireless devices, set up a fictitious WiFi |
| are now accessible to people who need to work | | | | network, or hack into the existing network, and |
| or study from a park bench, a coffee house, or a | | | | rob personal information from the users of the |
| shopping center. Mobile WiFi antennas give truck | | | | other wireless devices. |
| drivers, RV vacationers, and other mobile | | | | Similarly, the owner of a cyber café fixed |
| individuals unending access to the Internet, so | | | | on stealing guests from a competing café |
| they needn't keep their laptops or PDAs at home, | | | | could utilize their sniffer to study the network |
| and can consistently stay connected to their | | | | traffic of their competitor, and then decide to |
| families or their employers. | | | | lower the cost of accessing their network to lure |
| As though such devices weren't enough, WiFi | | | | customers away from their rival. Or, the |
| lovers can now use a sniffer, which is a wireless | | | | managers of a shopping mall could use their |
| tool that detects the presence of other wireless | | | | device to track the amount of people who |
| devices, calculates the strength of their signals, | | | | connect to their network, and then raise the cost |
| and provides a report to the owner on the | | | | to derive more profit from their clients. |
| position of the access point. | | | | Like all tools, a WiFi sniffer can be used for good |
| A WiFi sniffer can be a valuable tool for campers, | | | | or evil, and it depends upon the objectives for |
| backpackers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. | | | | which a person uses such a device. But if you are |
| Should you ever get lost while hiking or traveling | | | | battling with a wireless connection network |
| in remote areas, by finding the presence of other | | | | problem, being able to access a nearby network |
| wireless devices,enabling you to call for help, or | | | | can be a real relief. If you are interested in |
| find your route back to your camp or destination. | | | | purchasing a WiFi sniffer, be sure to do a |
| Similarly, if you were to misplace your own | | | | thorough internet search on the range of |
| wireless device, such as your notebook, bluetooth | | | | products available. Get assistance on mounting |
| or PDA, your sniffer can assist you to retrieve it; | | | | your device, and chat with current owners to find |
| or if you're having a wireless connection network | | | | out what other accessories you may need. |