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WLAN Analyzer and Protocol Decoder - CommView for WiFi


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Introduction
About CommView for WiFi
What's New
Using the Program
Driver Installation
Overview
Scanner
Nodes
Channels
Latest IP Connections
Packets
Logging
Viewing Logs
Rules
Advanced Rules
Alarms
WEP/WPA Keys
Reconstructing TCP Sessions
Statistics and Reports
Using Aliases
Packet Generator
Visual Packet Builder
NIC Vendor Identifier
Scheduler
Node Reassociation
Using Remote Agent for WiFi
Setting Options
Frequently Asked Questions
VoIP Analysis
Introduction
Working with VoIP Analyzer
SIP and H.323 Sessions
RTP Streams
Registrations
Endpoints
Errors
Call Logging
Reports
Call Playback
Viewing VoIP Logs
Working with Lists in VoIP Analyzer
NVF Files
Advanced Topics
Understanding CRC and ICV Errors
Understanding WPA Decryption
Understanding Signal Strength
Monitoring 802.11n Networks
Capturing High Volume Traffic
Running CommView for WiFi in Invisible Mode
Command Line Parameters
Exchanging Data with Your Application
Custom Decoding
CommView Log Files Format
Information
How to Purchase CommView for WiFi
Contacting Us
Other Products
Driver Installation


CommView for WiFi is a tool for monitoring wireless 802.11a/b/g/n networks. To use this product, you must have a compatible wireless adapter. To enable the monitoring features of your wireless adapter, you will need to use the special driver that comes with this product. Depending on the adapter model and operating system, the provided driver will work in one of the following modes:

·Dual Mode (Connectivity + Monitoring): When CommView for WiFi is not running, your adapter will be able to communicate with other wireless hosts or access points, just like when you are using the original driver supplied by the adapter manufacturer. When CommView for WiFi is running, your adapter will be put in passive, promiscuous monitoring mode.  
·Monitoring-only Mode: Your adapter will be used for monitoring only. You will not be able to use it for communicating with other wireless hosts or access points. To restore the standard functions of your adapter, you would need to roll back/return to the original adapter's driver supplied by the vendor.  
 
To use the adapter in dual mode, you must be running Windows XP or Vista, your adapter must be an 802.11b/g, 802.11a/b/g, or 802.11b/g/n adapter (this won't work with older 802.11b adapters), and you must uninstall any vendor-supplied adapter configuration utilities and let Windows use the built-in wireless configuration utility. If these conditions are not met, monitoring-only mode is available.

Prior to installing the new driver for your wireless adapter, be sure that your adapter is compatible with this product. The list of compatible adapters can be found at the following URL:

http://www.tamos.com/products/commwifi/

CommView for WiFi may support other adapters. If your adapter is not listed above, please refer to the FAQ
chapter for up-to-date information.

For detailed, illustrated driver installation instructions, please launch the program, click Help => Driver Installation Guide in the program's menu, and scroll down to the bottom of the window.