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Figure - 23 Illustration of WiFi Sources Detected

As Kismet starts, it begins to compile a list of all wireless networks within

range of its wireless adapter. The first column displays the name of the

wireless access point whose traffic is being collected (common names include

“linksys,” “default,” or “<no ssid>”). Another particularly relevant column is

the third column, labeled “W.” This column tells whether or not Kismet

detects that the access point is using encryption. In Figure 23, only 4 of 8

wireless access points are using encryption.

A wireless access point can be selected by moving the cursor up or down and

hitting “ENTER.” Hitting “ENTER” brings up detailed information about the

selected access point: