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Mapping a Wi-Fi Network?

Posted by Cliff on from the tracking-the-coverage dept.

NivekEnterprises asks: "At my school where I am an Electrical Engineering major A Wi-Fi network has been set up, and is running in several buildings. Since the coverage extends outside several of my friends and I are trying to map the signal strength. Basically we are going to take a map of campus and walk around with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, marking as best we can. Is there an easier way to do this? Has anyone else done something similar and is willing to share some their insights?"

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  1. Well... by iantri · · Score: 4, Informative

    Belkin (I believe) makes a Wi-Fi hotspot detector.. coupled with a GPS receiver and GIS software I think you could do a pretty good job of it..

    1. Re:Well... by eyempack · · Score: 3, Informative

      yeah a site exists where people do similar things like this for fun... it should help with some info on equipment and FAQ's . http://www.netstumbler.com

  2. Kismet by pardey · · Score: 5, Informative

    If you use Linux on your laptop, kismet will interface with GPS devices, and do signal power interpolation to find signal sources. It will also mark everything on a user-supplied map. Good Luck.