Scanning and analysis of wi-fi networks in Ibirama-SC using the wardriving method

Wi-Fi wireless networks are gaining more and more space over common wired networks due to their mobility and flexibility. To investigate this trend, this article describes a study of the use of wireless networks in the city of Ibirama-SC, analyzing and schematizing data such as: safety standards, ar...

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Authors: Silva, Wiliam Oliveira da, Souza, Gedielson de, Battisti, Alexandre Augusto, Jaeger, Eliana Vogel
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2013
Country:Brasil
Institution:Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC)
Repository:Revista Brasileira de Contabilidade e Gestão
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai::article/4152
Online Access:https://www.revistas.udesc.br/index.php/reavi/article/view/4152
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:redes sem fio
Wi-Fi
wardriving
wireless networks
WiFi
redes inalámbricas
Wifi
conducir
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Summary:Wi-Fi wireless networks are gaining more and more space over common wired networks due to their mobility and flexibility. To investigate this trend, this article describes a study of the use of wireless networks in the city of Ibirama-SC, analyzing and schematizing data such as: safety standards, arrangement of radio channels and standards used, brands of most used Wi-Fi Access Point devices, among others. This work presents the use of wardriving as a methodology for mapping the use of wireless networks in a given region.