Re: need advice for capturing connection attempt details

[H Carvey <keydet89 () yahoo com>]

In-Reply-To: <p06100509bcaedb50b973@[144.96.241.100]>

Robert,

I'm having a little trouble understanding your issue(s) here...

> I am about to put a Windows XP Pro based Dell laptop into a wireless 
> network for the first time.
>
> I would like to be able to capture details of the transactions that 
> occur when the computer is introduced in to the wireless environment.

Have you thought about just putting a sniffer on the network, either on the system itself, or on another system?  
Ethereal is a great, and it's free.  

> I need some guidance in what software is available that will allow 
> incoming and outgoing communications to proceed in a "normal" fashion 
> but prevent my machine from being compromised to the extent that some 
> or all of the captured information is lost.

Based on what you've asked for, I'd recommend a sniffer to satisfy the first portion of your request...though it won't 
do anything to prevent your system from being compromised.

> I would like freeware (please finish laughing before you reply.)

Why would anyone laugh b/c you're asking for freeware?



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