Changes between Version 6 and Version 7 of RTL8188CUS

Timestamp:

Sep 8, 2011, 6:40:37 AM (13 years ago)

Author:

Rick van der Zwet

Comment:

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RTL8188CUS

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-My idea was to use multiple RTL8188CUS (Realtek Wireless Chipset, 802.11b/g) units to build a cheap WiFi stumble using Kismet without the need of hopping channels. If you do not hop you can scan more bands and capture more useful output when [http://www.wirelessleiden.nl/projects/heatmap wireless heatmapping].
+My idea was to use multiple 802.11b/g units to build a cheap WiFi stumbler using Kismet without the need of hopping channels. If you do not hop you can scan more bands and capture more useful output useful for projects like [http://www.wirelessleiden.nl/projects/heatmap wireless heatmapping].
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+I went for the RTL8188CUS (Realtek Wireless Chipset, 802.11b/g) because of the cheap pricing.
 
 The Realtek RTL8188CUS comes in many shapes and forms as show on the right. They include labels like: 
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  * Kismet does not seems to support this devices.
  * The 802.11N description is properly not valid, nor the driver neither the specifications report this functionality.
+ * Parts of the drivers are closed source.
 
 = Conclusion =
- * The units are currently not usable for the Wireless Heatmap Multiple Cards project.
+ * The units are (currently) not usable for the Wireless Heatmap Multiple Cards project.
 
 = Appendix =