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Old 07-20-2006, 03:03 AM   #1
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scan for wireless networks(any software?)

Hi,
I have just put a wireless usb adapter in my linux machine(suse 10)
Can anyone suggest me any software,tool or whatever so i can scan(search) if there is a wireless network close to me..?
Thanx..
 
Old 07-20-2006, 03:11 AM   #2
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well you could use Kismet but just for getting to know that whether there exists a wireless network, just use
iwlist scan
 
  


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