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Detecting unauthorized wireless devices on a wired network

  • US 20060123133A1
  • Filed: 01/27/2006
  • Published: 06/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of detecting unauthorized devices, the method comprising the steps of:

  • capturing a plurality of wireless packets;

    compiling a list of transmitter and receiver addresses from the plurality of wireless packets captured;

    inspecting a wireless packet from the plurality of wireless packets to determine whether a transmitter or receiver address from the list is associated with an unauthorized wireless device; and

    inspecting the wireless packet to determine whether a source or destination associated with the packet is on an authorized wired list; and

    issuing an alarm responsive to a determination that an unauthorized wireless device is transmitting to an authorized wired device associated with the authorized wired list.

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