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RE: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas
From: "Shenk, Jerry A" <jshenk () decommunications com>
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:57:15 -0400
Saying "NEVER" in the computer world is pretty dangerous. They've run a few tests/contests that are absolutely insane and blow WAY past 10 miles. Now, in the arena of pen-testing....I don't think 10 miles is a reasonable goal although, if I had a client on the side of a mountain and I could connect to their network from another mountain 10 miles away and penetrate their network, that would be a VERY good case for an attack that wouldn't arouse much suspicion about "odd characters" hanging around nearby;) -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Paul Melson Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 2:00 PM To: Terry Cutler; pen-test () securityfocus com Subject: Re: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas On 10/20/07, Terry Cutler <jedi31337 () gmail com> wrote:
hi guys hope your weekend is good so far. Does anyone have any experience with teh Yagi Antenna booster ? They claim it can boost up to 10 miles. Just wonder if anyone has used it while wardriving. Maybe there's a better antenna you'd recommend ?
Yagi isn't a brand, it's a type of directional antenna. More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yagi_antenna And as a directional antenna, it's not ideal for wardriving. An omni (as in omnidirectional) antenna would probably work better. With regard to the 10mi throw, I call baloney. First, it's not possible with any antenna on the ground because of the curvature of the Earth. Second, I've worked with DSSS RF long-range networks in the past (both 915MHz and 2.4GHz) and the longest throw I've seen on an unregistered towair[1] mast was 7 miles using yagis and amplifiers on both ends. Using a similar setup, 10mi would be on the ragged edge of reliable/usable for actual data networking. PaulM [1] http://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/AsrSearch/towairSearch.jsp ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This list is sponsored by: Cenzic Need to secure your web apps NOW? Cenzic finds more, "real" vulnerabilities fast. Click to try it, buy it or download a solution FREE today! http://www.cenzic.com/downloads ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **DISCLAIMER This e-mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete this e-mail message. The contents do not represent the opinion of D&E except to the extent that it relates to their official business. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This list is sponsored by: Cenzic Need to secure your web apps NOW? Cenzic finds more, "real" vulnerabilities fast. Click to try it, buy it or download a solution FREE today! http://www.cenzic.com/downloads ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current thread:
- Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Terry Cutler (Oct 20)
- RE: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Shenk, Jerry A (Oct 20)
- Re: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Terry Cutler (Oct 20)
- Re: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Paul Melson (Oct 20)
- RE: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Shenk, Jerry A (Oct 21)
- Re: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Paul Melson (Oct 21)
- RE: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Shenk, Jerry A (Oct 21)
- RE: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Shenk, Jerry A (Oct 21)
- RE: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Shenk, Jerry A (Oct 21)
- RE: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Shenk, Jerry A (Oct 20)
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- Re: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Matthew Webster (Oct 20)
- RE: Wardriving with Yagi Antennas Robert Judy (Oct 23)