Answer by Larytet for Can my network administrator know that I am using a...
As mentioned above the answer is yes. A WiFi hotspot (an AP) is very visible. For example a hotspot sends a periodic beacon with the MAC address. Packet inspection (TCP headers, TTL), inspection of...
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As others have said, it's possible for the admins to detect rogue wireless hotspots. But it's also possible to detect unauthorized devices through deep packet inspection. Mobile phone companies can use...
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I can think of a handful of ways to detect this kind of behaviour in a network. The restriction is not a great one when really what they should do is limit connections by port rather than mac, but it's...
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My network utilizes a system that has detectors spaced throughout the buildings, and if a rogue SSID shows up it will actually triangulate the location of the device. The system isn't cheap, but good...
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I used to work as a network administrator's assistant for a college. It sounds like a generational difference issue or the school's network can't handle more than 1 device for each student, staff...
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Besides physically running around and detecting hotspots via WLAN traffic ("warwalking"?), or maybe using the existing router to detect then, traffic patterns can also be a giveaway - your hotspot has...
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Yes, your use of a wireless hotspot can be identified using a wireless intrusion prevention system. The primary purpose of a WIPS is to prevent unauthorized network access to local area networks and...
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I am a university student, and my university's network administrator uses MAC addresses (1 MAC address / student) to authorise access to the internet. The students regularly use virtual routing...
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