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problem with wireless ap

  • 06-02-2004 3:08pm
    #1
    gibo_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 782 ✭✭✭


    HI,
    I done a site survey in my appt building and found an access point open (which was nice). It allowed me connect (NO WEP) and gave me an IP/DNS/Lease etc..
    Problem is that it will not let me through to the net or even ping its own interface!!!
    What can cause this?
    I use a ZyXel B101 card on WinXP.

    P.S. It is in Green St area and access point is "my1"... in case you are here :)
    Thanks
    Gibo


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  • #2
    rob1891
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,038 ✭✭✭rob1891


    Ping is usually disabled on wireless interfaces. The owner could have any manner of setup to get to the internet (VPN or proxy). Download ethereal packet sniffer and see if you can gleem anything from the traffic you see. You might also get nmap and find out what services are running on the router and dns servers you've been assigned.

    All of the above is of questionable morality and some of what it might lead to is probably illegal. You'd be better off finding out who owns the access point, and try and arrange bandwidth/cost sharing.


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