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312-50V10 · Question #323

Which tool would be used to collect wireless packet data?

The correct answer is A. NetStumbler. NetStumbler is a wireless-specific tool designed to detect and collect data from 802.11 wireless networks, making it the correct choice for wireless packet data collection.

Hacking Wireless Networks

Question

Which tool would be used to collect wireless packet data?

Options

  • ANetStumbler
  • BJohn the Ripper
  • CNessus
  • DNetcat

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    94% (29)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

NetStumbler is a wireless-specific tool designed to detect and collect data from 802.11 wireless networks, making it the correct choice for wireless packet data collection.

ANetStumblerCorrect

NetStumbler is a Windows-based wireless network scanner that actively probes for and collects data from 802.11a/b/g wireless networks, including SSIDs, signal strength, and network packets. It is purpose-built for wireless environments and is commonly referenced in security certifications as a wireless reconnaissance and data collection tool.

BJohn the Ripper

John the Ripper is a password cracking tool that performs dictionary and brute-force attacks against password hashes, and has no wireless packet collection capability.

CNessus

Nessus is a vulnerability scanner that identifies security weaknesses on networked hosts and services, not a tool for capturing wireless packets.

DNetcat

Netcat is a general-purpose TCP/UDP network utility for reading and writing raw data across network connections, not designed for wireless packet capture.

Concept tested: Wireless network scanning and packet collection tools

Source: https://www.netstumbler.com/

Topics

#wireless packet capture#NetStumbler#wireless tools#packet collection

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