Auto Interferer ID represents the ability to analyze the signals being captured, match them against signatures of interferences sources such as cordless phones, microwave ovens and other RF sources, and display an indication of devices found.ĭevice List is essentially that same analysis capability put to use, but for identifying and displaying valid Wi-Fi devices. ![]() Most of the features above are self-explanatory, but three need some explanation. Table 1 summarizes the key product specs and features. (Cognio appears to be rebranding ISMS Mobile itself as “Spectrum Expert”.) Although the AirMagnet / Cognio product costs just shy of $4000, I thought it would be instructive to see what an extra $3900 buys. I previously reviewed the AirMagnet Spectrum Analyzer, which is essentially a rebranded Cognio ISMS Mobile. The blurb on MetaGeek’s website says “This application is under heavy development and is quickly progressing to become feature-equivalent to the Windows Wi-Spy software.” I worked only with the Windows version, but you can find out more about Mike’s version here. ![]() If you’re not a Windows fan, you’ll be happy to know that Mike Kershaw, author of Kismet, has developed an open source version of the Wi-Spy software that runs on Linux, BSD, and Mac OS X. The dongle is USB 1.1, so will also work with USB 2.0. The software that comes with Wi-Spy runs on Win XP and 2000 only and requires the installation of Microsoft.Net Framework 1.1 or higher. The key relevant tidbits that I picked up during a quick read of these datasheets is that the radio has a receive sensitivity of -90 dBm and has a top data transfer rate of 62.5 kbits/sec. The Wi-Spy module is a Cypress WirelessUSB design, using a Cypress CYWUSB6934 LS 2.4GHz DSSS Radio SOC and CY7C63743 enCoRe USB Combination Low-speed USB & PS/2 Peripheral Controller. ![]() Figure 1 shows that the module is a JUNO-USB dongle, manufactured by Unigen, an OEM / ODM of memory, DC-DC power converter, wired and wireless communication, and flash products. Wi-SPY consists of a small USB module that’s about the size and form factor of a small USB flash drive and a small software application.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |