Kismet Hacking

By: Frank Thornton

Write A Review

Paperback | 24 June 2008

At a Glance

Paperback
272 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
24.13 x 19.68 x 1.27

Paperback

RRP $95.95

$88.99

or 4 interest-free payments of $22.25 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

Kismet is the industry standard for examining wireless network traffic, and is used by over 250,000 security professionals, wireless networking enthusiasts, and WarDriving hobbyists.

Unlike other wireless networking books that have been published in recent years that geared towards Windows users, Kismet Hacking is geared to those individuals that use the Linux operating system. People who use Linux and want to use wireless tools need to use Kismet. Now with the introduction of Kismet NewCore, they have a book that will answer all their questions about using this great tool. This book continues in the successful vein of books for wireless users such as WarDriving: Drive, Detect Defend.

*Kismet has over 250,000 users, making it far and away the most popular wireless sniffer.
*Despite Kismet's market saturation, there are no competing titles.
*The authors of Kismet Hacking have been involved in engineering and setting up hundreds of wireless networks, as well as being at the forefront of wireless network security.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Non-Fiction Computing & I.T.Computer Security Data Encryption Computer Networking & Communications Network Security Engineering & Technology Technology in General Business Applications Networking Standards & Protocols

Introduction to Wireless Networking, Wardriving, and Kismet	p. 1
Exploring Past Discoveries That Led to Wireless	p. 2
Discovering Electromagnetism	p. 2
Exploring Conduction	p. 3
Inventing the Radio	p. 4
Mounting Radio-Telephones in Cars	p. 5
Inventing Computers and Networks	p. 6
Inventing Cell Phones	p. 7
Exploring Present Applications for Wireless	p. 9
Applying Wireless Technology to Vertical Markets	p. 10
Using Wireless in Delivery Services	p. 10
Using Wireless for Public Safety	p. 10
Using Wireless in the Financial World	p. 11
Using Wireless in the Retail World	p. 11
Using Wireless in Monitoring Applications	p. 12
Applying Wireless Technology to Horizontal Applications	p. 12
Using Wireless in Messaging	p. 12
Using Wireless for Mapping	p. 12
Using Wireless for Web Surfing	p. 13
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices	p. 13
Introduction to Wardriving	p. 14
The Origins of Wardriving	p. 14
Definition	p. 14
The Terminology History of Wardriving	p. 15
Wardriving Misconceptions	p. 15
The Truth about Wardriving	p. 16
The Legality of Wardriving	p. 17
Introduction to Wardriving with Linux	p. 17
Preparing Your System to Wardrive	p. 17
Preparing the Kernel	p. 17
Preparing the Kernel for Monitor Mode	p. 18
Preparing the Kernel for a Global
Positioning System	p. 21
Installing the Proper Tools	p. 23
Installing Kismet	p. 23
Installing GPSD	p. 24
Configuring Your System to Wardrive	p. 24
Wardriving with Linux and Kismet	p. 29
Starting Kismet	p. 29
Using the Kismet Interface	p. 31
Understanding the Kismet Options	p. 32
Using a Graphical Front End	p. 35
Summary	p. 38
Basic Installation	p. 39
Introduction	p. 40
Kismet Prerequisites	p. 41
Kismet Installation	p. 43
Choosing a Wireless Card Driver	p. 50
Wireless Card Driver Compiling and Installation	p. 55
Configuring Kismet (Editing kismet.conf)	p. 56
Run Kismet	p. 60
Operating Kismet	p. 63
Introduction	p. 64
The Kismet User Interface	p. 64
The Introductory Splash Screen	p. 65
Play Sounds	p. 66
Additional RF Equipment: Antennas and Cables	p. 66
Pigtails	p. 70
Using a GPS Receiver with Kismet	p. 71
Typical GPS Problems	p. 74
Putting It All together: The Complete Kismet Setup	p. 78
Summary	p. 81
Kismet Menus	p. 83
Introduction	p. 84
Main Display	p. 85
Network List Panel	p. 86
Sorting	p. 87
Columns	p. 88
Decay	p. 89
Name	p. 89
Type	p. 89
WEP	p. 90
Channel	p. 90
Packets	p. 90
Flags	p. 90
IP	p. 91
Size	p. 91
Colors	p. 91
GPS	p. 92
Information Panel	p. 93
Status Panel	p. 93
Pop-up Windows	p. 94
Network Details	p. 95
Client List	p. 96
Columns	p. 96
Decay	p. 96
Type	p. 97
Manufacturer	p. 97
Data	p. 98
Crypt	p. 98
Size	p. 98
IP Range	p. 98
Sgn	p. 98
Client Details	p. 98
Packet rate	p. 99
Packet Types	p. 100
Statistics	p. 102
Wireless Card Power	p. 102
Network Location	p. 103
Customizing the Panels Interface	p. 104
Customizing the Network List Window	p. 105
Customizing the Client List Window	p. 106
Customizing Colors	p. 107
Third Party Front-ends	p. 108
gkismet	p. 108
KisWin	p. 109
dumb kismet client	p. 110
Further information	p. 111
Summary	p. 112
Solutions Fast Track	p. 112
Configuring the Kismet Server	p. 115
Introduction	p. 116
The Kismet Config File	p. 116
Kismet Parameters	p. 116
Kismet.conf	p. 117
Kismet Server Command Line	p. 143
Summary	p. 147
Kismet Client Configuration File	p. 149
Introduction	p. 150
The Kismet Client Config File	p. 150
Kismet Parameters	p. 150
Command-Line Switches	p. 168
Summary	p. 170
Server.conf File Advanced Configuration	p. 171
Introduction	p. 172
Asus eeePC Installation	p. 172
Installation and Updating	p. 172
Install Development Tools	p. 173
Kismet on Windows	p. 175
Installation	p. 176
Troubleshooting	p. 177
Wardriving in a Box	p. 177
Monitor Installation	p. 184
Summary	p. 185
Kismet Drones	p. 187
Introduction	p. 188
Drone Installation	p. 188
Linksys WRT54G	p. 188
Installation	p. 190
Whiterussian	p. 191
Server Configuration	p. 194
Troubleshooting	p. 197
Kamikaze	p. 198
Server Configuration	p. 204
Cross Compiling with OpenWRT-Buildroot	p. 205
Buildroot Installation	p. 205
Troubleshooting	p. 211
PC Drone Setup	p. 212
Kismet Drone Configuration File	p. 214
Summary	p. 222
Kismet and Mapping	p. 223
Introduction	p. 224
GPSMap/KisMap	p. 224
Patching GPSMap	p. 225
KisMap	p. 225
WiGLE	p. 225
WiGLE Google Map	p. 226
IGiGLE	p. 227
GpsDrive	p. 228
Installation	p. 229
Install from Source	p. 230
Install from Package	p. 230
MySQL	p. 231
Kismet + GpsDrive + MySQL	p. 233
Maps	p. 234
Alternatives	p. 235
Kismet Earth	p. 235
OpenStreetMap	p. 235
Summary	p. 236
Solutions Fast Track	p. 236
Wardriving with Kismet and BackTrack	p. 239
Introduction	p. 240
Obtaining BackTrack	p. 240
Downloading BackTrack	p. 240
Burning BackTrack to CD	p. 242
Configuring Kismet	p. 243
Booting into BackTrack	p. 243
Wireless Card Configuration	p. 243
kismet.conf	p. 244
Command Line	p. 245
Log File Configuration	p. 245
Other Configuration Issues	p. 245
Wardriving with Kismet	p. 246
Wardriving	p. 247
Managing Your Results	p. 250
WiGLE	p. 250
Index	p. 253
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

Kismet Hacking

At a Glance

Paperback

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Technology in General

The C Programming Language

Prentice Hall Software

Astronomy for Curious Kids

An illustrated introduction to the solar system, our galaxy, space travel-and more!

The Design of Everyday Things

Revised and Expanded Edition

The Thinking Machine

Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip

The AI Con

How To Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want

Breakneck

China's Quest to Engineer the Future

Thing Explainer

Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

Gilded Rage

Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley

Good to Great

Why Some Companies Make the Leap... And Others Don't

Epic Disruptions

11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World

Longitude

Concise Encyclopedia of Poultry Breeds

How to Invent Everything

Rebuild All of Civilization (with 96% fewer catastrophes this time)

Exactly

How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World

"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"

Adventures of a Curious Character

Computer Technology for Curious Kids

An illustrated introduction to software programming, artificial intelligence, cyber-security-and more!

Invention

A Life of Learning through Failure

Source Code

My Beginnings

Brave New Wild

Can Technology Really Save the Planet?

Green and Sustainable Synthesis of Iron Oxide-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications

Metal Oxides

Biofuel Perspectives

Methanol and Ethanol in Combustion Engines from Production to Practical Application

Measuring the Electric Grid

Mysteries Explained

Crealectics as a Creative Method

A New Approach to Holistic Innovation for Compossible Worlds

Nelson Product Design and Technologies VCE Units 1-4

5th Edition - Student Book

This product is categorised by