wired packet sniffing from a wireless connection?

zachngo · n00b Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 10

I noticed that packets won't show up from computers on the wired network here.. I'm using 802.11b.. is there any way to capture packets from wired connections in my situation?
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jaccort · n00b Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 54

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Unless you're using a hub (rather than a switch) on the wired network, packets are only sent to the computer for which they're destined. This keeps traffic down, improves efficiency - and makes packet sniffing ineffective since you can't sniff what you don't see.

And if you're trying to hack someone else's wired network - haven't you got better things to do with your time?

zachngo · n00b Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 10

I never have anything better to do.. but the question came to mind while I was trying to see if the user/pass for the router over here was sent over plaintext. The only person that does have access to the router's web-based configuration site is an individual who only uses a wireless connection.. I was just wondering

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