Wireless thieves

Falstaff · Jun 17, 2005, 10:41 AM

Just learned something the other day!
If I want to monitor wireless activity on my network, I dont need a packet sniffer, my router is getting activity even though my PC is shut off.
Step 1: Log On
Log into your router's web interface by browsing to the IP address, (its the same as the default gateway) you can right click on connection and click status, and then support. Once your there, enter your password and username.

Step 2: Check the DHCP table
if your using DHCP for routing, as the larger majority of people do, then your router DHCP table has a list of all the machines that are connected to it. On many routers you can check the status tab and local network from the sub menu, then click the DHCP clients table, typically only your own PCs should be on it, any unamed machine is the intruder.

Step 3: See what is going on....
enable traffic logging on the router and watch what happens, you can find intruders and see what sites they visit.

Step 4: Send a nasty gram...LOL

Matth · Jun 17, 2005, 04:21 PM

Step 5: Secure your router!

Necrosis · Jun 17, 2005, 04:28 PM

Hey Jeff I have a great little program that you might like to try. It does sniff out folks trying to connect, no matter how they're trying to do it!

Falstaff · Jun 20, 2005, 02:32 AM

sure that would be fine. I have one from my company that the DOD insists on us using but I have deactivated it....lemme know how I can get it...
oh yeah....
router secured.

waterloo · Jun 20, 2005, 03:33 AM

Mac Address and a Encryption Key

Sargentwhitey · Jun 20, 2005, 04:31 AM

That's how I do it, Only certain MAC Addresses can access, and have a WEP Key going.

Necrosis · Jun 20, 2005, 04:34 AM

The program I have runs in the background. I'll get it setup tomorrow for you to get.

waterloo · Jun 20, 2005, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sargentwhitey

That's how I do it, Only certain MAC Addresses can access, and have a WEP Key going.

SAME WITH ME

Jun 17, 2005, 10:41 AM	#1
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Wireless thieves Just learned something the other day! If I want to monitor wireless activity on my network, I dont need a packet sniffer, my router is getting activity even though my PC is shut off. Step 1: Log On Log into your router's web interface by browsing to the IP address, (its the same as the default gateway) you can right click on connection and click status, and then support. Once your there, enter your password and username. Step 2: Check the DHCP table if your using DHCP for routing, as the larger majority of people do, then your router DHCP table has a list of all the machines that are connected to it. On many routers you can check the status tab and local network from the sub menu, then click the DHCP clients table, typically only your own PCs should be on it, any unamed machine is the intruder. Step 3: See what is going on.... enable traffic logging on the router and watch what happens, you can find intruders and see what sites they visit. Step 4: Send a nasty gram...LOL __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jun 20, 2005, 02:32 AM	Thread Starter #4
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	sure that would be fine. I have one from my company that the DOD insists on us using but I have deactivated it....lemme know how I can get it... oh yeah.... router secured. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jun 20, 2005, 03:33 AM	#5
waterloo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 337 Rep Power: 0	Mac Address and a Encryption Key __________________ Motherboard: DFI Lan Party UT nF4 Ultra-D Modded to SLI Bios: 07/06/05 (File name - 704-2bt) CPU Cooler: Aritc Freezer 64 CPU: AMD 64 3800 Memory: OCZ 2GB Graphics Processor: ASUS EN6200GE Hard Drives: 2 X 160 IDE Western Digital, 320 SATA, 16GB SCSI Power Supply: Enermax Noisetaker 480 Watt Case:Antec CS600 Tower Case Sound Card: M-Audio Revolution 7.1/SB LIVE/SB X-FI Optical Drive: 2 X LG GSA-4167B

Jun 20, 2005, 04:31 AM	#6
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	That's how I do it, Only certain MAC Addresses can access, and have a WEP Key going. __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook

Jun 17, 2005, 04:21 PM	#2
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	Step 5: Secure your router!

Jun 17, 2005, 04:28 PM	#3
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Hey Jeff I have a great little program that you might like to try. It does sniff out folks trying to connect, no matter how they're trying to do it!

Jun 20, 2005, 04:34 AM	#7
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	The program I have runs in the background. I'll get it setup tomorrow for you to get.