Good PDA Wi-Fi Signal Strength Locator? 48
Tark asks: "I have been tasked with creating a reliable, portable 802.11b signal strength indicator. I have looked over various PDA's, and have narrowed it down to two: the Sharp's Zaurus 5500 Linux PDA, and the HP iPAQ 2215 Pocket PC. I have chosen these due to the fact they both support cf and sd slots. Which of these 2 PDA's will provide a reliable solution for detecting an 802.11b signal, and which wi-fi card should I use with the PDA? Also, is there a CompactFlash wi-fi card that supports a external antenna connection?"
So whatcha gonna do... (Score:2)
Re:So whatcha gonna do... (Score:2)
Correlation is not causation.
Re:So whatcha gonna do... (Score:2)
Correlation is not causation.
You never heard of Skynet's growth?
Re:So whatcha gonna do... (Score:2)
software? (Score:2, Interesting)
I have similar app based on a hacked-up version of kismet running on the Zaurus, it works okay. What sort of stuff is available for the ipaq? I love the Zaurus because I can code in Java, C++, Perl, Ruby, Python, Shell scripts, etc., and I can use CVS to sync up code to my development workstation.
I have a Linksys WFC12 card and it worked great for a while then crapped out (acts really flakey). So I'd recommend against Linksys especially since I have a WET11 bridge that stopped working on
Re:software? (Score:1)
apache / php for the Zaurus [killefiz.de]
Whichever... (Score:2)
Re:Star Trek communicator cellphone? (Score:1, Offtopic)
Yes, head on over to Toys R Us. Hope it looks good next to your tricorder.
Also there's Start Trak porn, for the well-rounded nerd. (Really: Sexy Trek [internaughty.com]. Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just....)
Card Suggesstion (Score:3, Informative)
It's a CF card, so it will work in your mentioned PDAs. Just pop the plastic off, figure out what the heck that connector is, and hook up your pringles can.
Re:Card Suggesstion (Score:2)
As an aside, I am extremely happy with my 2215. It's the size of my Palm m515, fast, great screen/color, etc. My Zaurus-owning friend was rather jealous of
Re:Card Suggesstion (Score:2)
Re:Card Suggesstion (Score:2)
Kensington wifi detector? (Score:2)
Re:Kensington wifi detector? (Score:3, Informative)
Why make your own? (Score:2)
WiFi Finder [kensington.com]
Priced online [channelintelligence.com] from $20-$30.
Re:Why make your own? (Score:2)
anyways, i'm pretty sure he isn't looking just for the kensingtong type of device..
Re:Why make your own? (Score:4, Informative)
If you're going "headless" then the WFS-1 by Smart ID is the better way. Check out this SecurityFocus article [securityfocus.com] to see why.
Give me a Linux PDA with kismet, wavemon and a Lucent gold PCMCIA card anyday (for 802.11b anyway).
Here's a link or two (Score:5, Informative)
Google [google.com] is your friend.
Wireless LAN Monitor [killefiz.de]
Wellenreiter II [killefiz.de]
Kismet [killefiz.de]
Kismet w/GUI [killefiz.de]
Discoverer [killefiz.de]
ZNetMeter [killefiz.de]
WirelessApplet [killefiz.de]
If you's like more research done, let's discuss hourly rates.
Your comment has too few characters per line (currently 8.9).
Re:Here's a link or two (Score:2)
I GNU you'd want to know.
No, no, no, no, NO! (Score:2)
Zaurus wireless applet... (Score:2, Informative)
Ministumbler!! (Score:2)
I use a PCMCIA card, but i would probably recommend the CF card option, since they use less power.
Zaurus + Socket WiFi Card = no workie for sniffing (Score:1)
Demonstration (Score:1)
So, yeah, it's pretty easy on a Zaurus if a guy sitting on his living room couch watching the ballgame can do it while simultaneously posting to Slashdot
Why a PDA? (Score:2)
Why spend money on a single-purpose PDA with hard-to-find software?
Could be overkill... (Score:2)
Zaurus 5500 + Linksys WCF12 (Score:1)
PDA decision (Score:1)
cheap $30 wifi finder (Score:2)
Kensington wifi finder [kensington.com]
It's a small dedicated wifi finder/key fob.
how about the Kensington WiFi Finder ? (Score:2)
for 16 to 20 bucks [google.com]
described thusly
The only WiFi detector on the market today Completely hassle free --
no more booting up your notebook to find a WiFi signal Detects most
available WiFi networks with the press of a button Three lights
indicate signal strength Compact and lightweight - fits in your
pocket. Detects 802.11b and most 802.11b/g signals from up to 200
feet away Filters out other wireless signals, including cordless
phones, microwave ovens and Blu
Why not Palm? (Score:3)
Sony UX50 (Score:2)
With a GPS (Score:3, Interesting)
Netchaser & Palm Tungsten C (Score:2)
It shows signal strength, MAC address and if WEP is enabled.
Has anyone tried this thing? (Score:1)
Kensingtion WiFi Locator [kensington.com]
Not very sophisticated but super-quick and easy!
Dell Axim + Truemobile 1180 CF (Score:2)
Get the Yellowjacket (Score:1)
Yellowjacket(TM) is a wireless receiver module designed to work with Compaq's iPAQ(R) PDA in sweeping, analyzing and optimizing 2.4 GHz W-LANs and WISPs. The receiver measures all 14 DSSS network channels operating on the IEEE 802.11b standard allowing the user to determine the AP (Access Point), PER (Packet Error Rate), Multipath (Ec/Io), SSID and RSSI (narrow and wideband) signal levels of any Access Point and Client STA. Yellowjacket(TM) allows those familiar wi
Just signal strength? (Score:2)
Palm Tungsten C + NetChaser = Perfect Solution (Score:1)
Pocket PC - Too Small and too useless (Score:1)
Having been a patron of hand-held wireless devices for a long time. I must say, after I got my TabletPC, I'll never go to a Palm-sized pocket PC.
Besides, the tablet offers much more flexibility. The processor is an x86 compatible, the operating system is XP or can be replaced easily with Linux, the weight is just under 1.5 pounds, and the best part, it features a built-in 802.11 device, and your desktop apps work without any problem.
I currently use Netstumbler and it suits most of my needs to "audit" th