We installed Observer Suite on a Windows 2000 SP2 laptop using a Cisco Aironet 350 wireless card. We installed Network Instruments' driver for the card and did not have any issues using the card as we normally do every day. Firing up Observer, we watched the activity on our wireless network, which included five Agere Orinoco access points. We monitored wireless traffic, WEP use, and access point utilization. To test Observer's ability to spot rogue access points, we added an Intel access point to the network and created a filter for our authorized Agere access points. Observer passed the test with flying colors, successfully providing us a list that included our Intel access point -- and some access points in the neighboring office.
Although not specifically designed for wireless security auditing, Observer is a versatile tool that can add value to any organization. Its ease-of-use and low cost make it an ideal candidate for that administrator trying to gain control of an ever-expanding wireless world.
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