How to find WEP keys?

Everyone on the Internet says its very easy to find the WEP key of a
wireless network. All right then, how do you do it?

I was told to use Netstumbler, but can't figure it out:

PC Mag's description of Netstumbler is:

"The utility shows access points, SSIDs, channels, and whether WEP is
enabled. A separate screen displays signal strength. NetStumbler connects to
a GPS so that you can accurately log the location of access points."

Where does it say "automatically discover WEP keys" ?

elmo <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Everyone on the Internet says its very easy to find the WEP key of a
> wireless network. All right then, how do you do it?
>
> I was told to use Netstumbler, but can't figure it out:
>
> PC Mag's description of Netstumbler is:
>
> "The utility shows access points, SSIDs, channels, and whether WEP is
> enabled. A separate screen displays signal strength. NetStumbler connects to
> a GPS so that you can accurately log the location of access points."
>
> Where does it say "automatically discover WEP keys" ?

It doesn't, you need other tools.

elmo wrote:

> Everyone on the Internet says its very easy to find the WEP key of a
> wireless network. All right then, how do you do it?
>
> I was told to use Netstumbler, but can't figure it out:
>
> PC Mag's description of Netstumbler is:
>
> "The utility shows access points, SSIDs, channels, and whether WEP is
> enabled. A separate screen displays signal strength. NetStumbler connects
> to a GPS so that you can accurately log the location of access points."
>
> Where does it say "automatically discover WEP keys" ?


I don't think Net Stumbler will break keys. There are some other apps that
will.


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Use AirSnort.


"elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Everyone on the Internet says its very easy to find the WEP key of a
> wireless network. All right then, how do you do it?
>
> I was told to use Netstumbler, but can't figure it out:
>
> PC Mag's description of Netstumbler is:
>
> "The utility shows access points, SSIDs, channels, and whether WEP is
> enabled. A separate screen displays signal strength. NetStumbler connects
to
> a GPS so that you can accurately log the location of access points."
>
> Where does it say "automatically discover WEP keys" ?
>
>
>
>
>

On Sat, 7 Feb 2004 18:22:00 -0500, in alt.internet.wireless ,
"FusionGuy" <sbearusa at msn dot-com> wrote:

>Use AirSnort.

and bear in mind that by doing it you may well be breaking the law in
your jurisdiction. YMMV.

Mark McIntyre


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"elmo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<40249290$0$4260$(E-Mail Removed) u>...
> Everyone on the Internet says its very easy to find the WEP key of a
> wireless network. All right then, how do you do it?
>
> I was told to use Netstumbler, but can't figure it out:
>
> PC Mag's description of Netstumbler is:
>
> "The utility shows access points, SSIDs, channels, and whether WEP is
> enabled. A separate screen displays signal strength. NetStumbler connects to
> a GPS so that you can accurately log the location of access points."
>
> Where does it say "automatically discover WEP keys" ?

You know, if you have to ask... you probably don't need to do it.

-m-

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Break the law? Cool!
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"Mark McIntyre" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 7 Feb 2004 18:22:00 -0500, in alt.internet.wireless ,
> "FusionGuy" <sbearusa at msn dot-com> wrote:
>
> >Use AirSnort.
>
> and bear in mind that by doing it you may well be breaking the law in
> your jurisdiction. YMMV.
>
> Mark McIntyre
>
>
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Are there any Windows based programs for us unix illiterate people to test
with.


"FusionGuy" <sbearusa at msn dot-com> wrote in message
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> Use AirSnort.
>

WINAIRSNORT COMES TO MIND..GOOD LUCK!!