Stimulating a WiFi connection?

[Sinisterfox]

I've noticed that if I use certain "sniffing" software ie: Wireshark and various others that I get a higher noise/signal ratio than if I am not stimulating the network...does anyone know the reason for this or could it be a fluke?

I've used wireshark just to audit wireless networks in my area and was kinda curious as to why when I'm auditing (sniffing) the networks all my connections go from as low as 1mb up to 35mb. As well anything I'm downloading goes from 17kbs up to 50+kbs.

[Budfred]

If I understand you correctly, you are using this software to spy on your neighbors and you want us to help you do that more effectively... Is that what you are saying??

[Sinisterfox]

I'm not spying on my neighbors or anything. BUT I am saying that when I use auditing programs and connecting (at the same time) to "their" wireless networks my connection speed goes way up.

[Budfred]

I am not a networking expert, some others here are and can address what is going on much better than me... However, it sounds like you are hijacking their bandwidth and if "auditing" is not spying, I don't understand what it is... What is your supposed purpose in "auditing" your neighbors??

The tool you named is intended to monitor your own network, not to "audit" other people's networks...

[bassman]

Actually Budfred, I think what Sinisterfox is saying is that when he IS sniffing, he is getting better network performance and is simply looking for an answer to a curious circumstance.
With that said, Sinisterfox, we are not real big on all of the things that make computers dark, scary, or evil. Talking about sniffer programs is bordering that, so expect to get shot down ;) No harm no fowl, but lets not get there.

[Sinisterfox]

no worries It was just curiosity as to why I get a better connect and DL when I put more traffic over the pipeline XD

[Budfred]

Actually Budfred, I think what Sinisterfox is saying is that when he IS sniffing, he is getting better network performance and is simply looking for an answer to a curious circumstance.
With that said, Sinisterfox, we are not real big on all of the things that make computers dark, scary, or evil. Talking about sniffer programs is bordering that, so expect to get shot down ;) No harm no fowl, but lets not get there.

That is what I thought he was saying and that is what concerns me... If I understand, he is leeching off of neighbor's broadband and spying at the same time... If that is not the case, I would appreciate some clarification...

[Sinisterfox]

The Neighbor is my friend just so we understand that I have unrestricted access to his web-connect. (it's WPA and I obtained the key from him, not from some nefarious means) The only thing is he's outside of what would be normal operating range for his wireless (belkin super g) and when I use any kind of monitoring program I get a better connection. (I hope this clears up any question as to whether I'm snooping on a neighbors connect.)

[Budfred]

I've used wireshark just to audit wireless networks in my area and was kinda curious as to why when I'm auditing (sniffing) the networks all my connections go from as low as 1mb up to 35mb.Not for me... I see plural "networks" in your original statement and the idea that you have permission only comes up after multiple exchanges... And we only have your assurance that you have permission...

[Variable]

Well he is a sinister fox...

[Sinisterfox]

You could just tell me that you have absolutely NO IDEA why it happens instead of trying to attack my credibility rather than offer an answer :eek:

[mjc]

The point of this whole thread is treading in rather dubious and nefarious territory...

In general, the use of such tools, as you mentioned, are for monitoring your own network. When mentioned in the context of wireless internet all sorts of red flags go up. Since none of us here know who you really are, we have no way of verifying your statement about having permission. We, as a matter of long standing habit/policy do not pass out information to enable hacking/cracking/phreaking/etc...

What you asked about definitely borders on one or more of those areas...