What do Wireless Network Sniffers do and how to they do it?

[Macro2]

I read about programs like Kismet, AirSnort, WEPCrack, Network Stumbler, Aerosol, LinkFerret etc.

I take it they find wireless networks? What else can they do?

 

[JackMDS]

May be this can Help.

Link to: What is Sniffer?

Link to: Sniffer FAQ.

One of the popular Sniffer Programs (free).

Link to: Ethereal - Sniffing the glue that holds the Internet together.

 

[Macro2]

What is a good program to find wireless networks and possible log in? Just curious...not looking for free internet.

 

[Macro2]

What is a good program to find wireless networks and possible log in? Just curious...not looking for free internet.