NetStumbler v0.4 Released

mindless4210 writes "A new version of the popular wireless network discovery tool NetStumbler was released today. Updates include support for more wireless cards, ip address reporting, new scripting features, and several bug fixes. This is the first new release since late August of 2002, over a year and a half ago. A new version of the handheld version, MiniStumbler, is also available for download."

Comments

Donationware

[hrbrmstr]

Hey folks, since we are /.'ing him and no doubt downloading NetStumbler and MiniStumbler in droves, it might be a good idea if someone could setup a torrent for it (I'm @ school @ the moment, otherwise I would) and/or click on his donation links.

While it's no Kismet, it is a solid tool and the new MiniStumbler actually does a great job on my HP iPaq with integrated WLAN.

(I'm also glad I got them yesterday [grin])

Reason for not being OSS

[sglane81]

I find it interesting that it isn't opensource.

Q: Can I see the NetStumbler source code? Is it open source? Etc...
A: NetStumbler is not open source. Indeed it contains a lot of code that was developed under Non-Disclosure Agreements, and the source cannot be released to the general public - if I do so then several teams of lawyers will show up on my doorstep.

Cut the guy some slack. He writes award winning software.

MAC Address Filter

[Pyro226]

I've got a very simple yet effective security setup on my Access Point. I've got it set up to only accept connections from MAC Addresses on my filter list. Both Netstumbler and Windows can see my access point clearly, but Windows just fails to connect with no explaination when the MAC isn't on the list.

I don't have any WEP set up, so kismet users can see my packets, but by my logic, anyone knowledgeable enough to be using a linux WiFi tool is smart enough to crack WEP.