Software:IStumbler
| A black and grey flat-color Swiss army tool used as the logo of proprietary Wi-Fi stumbler program iStumbler. | |
| Developer(s) | Alf Watt |
|---|---|
| Stable release | Release 103
/ November 14, 2017 |
| Operating system | OS X 10.2 to macOS 11 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | http://istumbler.net/ |
iStumbler is a utility for finding wireless networks and devices with AirPort or Bluetooth-enabled Macintosh computers.[1][2][3]
History
iStumbler was originally based on MacStumbler source code.[citation needed] Its early development focused on detection of open wireless (802.11) networks,[citation needed] but more recent versions support the detection of Bluetooth wireless devices and Bonjour network services.[4]
Up to release 99, iStumbler was open-source under a BSD license.[5] It was later changed to nagware, having a pop-up screen every 30 minutes but otherwise being fully functional.[6] Current releases require a payment to use.
The app has been delisted from the Mac App Store by the developers due to it not functioning properly on macOS Monterey and above.[7]
Usage
iStumbler uses the AirPort card built into Macs. It automatically scans for Wi-Fi and WLAN networks,[2] and can also detect Bluetooth, Bonjour, and other AirPort networks.[1] The software shows a graph which displays the network name, the type of security, the vendor, the signal, the channel, and the MAC address of listed networks.[5] A graph showing the history of signal strength can also be displayed.[4] It can be used to join listed AirPort networks without configuration and to join Bluetooth networks as well.[1] It uses GPS data to display the coordinates of the computer being used and nearby Wi-Fi points.[6]
iStumbler works by sending out probe requests to all available access points and displaying the information received from those requests.[1]
See also
- KisMAC – a wireless network discovery tool for macOS.
- WiFi Explorer – a wireless network scanner for macOS.
- Netspot – A macOS tool for wireless networks assessment, scanning and surveys.
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Flickenger, Rob; Weeks, Roger (2005). Wireless Hacks; Tips & Tools for Building, Extending, and Securing Your Network. O'Reilly Media. p. 114. ISBN 9780596553296. https://books.google.com/books?id=Bym1sRkz9qsC&pg=PA114.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hurley, Chris; Rogers, Russ; Thornton, Frank (2007). WarDriving and Wireless Penetration Testing. Elsevier Science. p. 176. ISBN 9781597491112. https://books.google.com/books?id=iAq8IfN2b9kC&pg=PA176.
- ↑ "Connect to a wireless network". MacLife: 28. August 2007. https://books.google.com/books?id=1wIAAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA28.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Edge, Charles; O'Donnell, Daniel (2015). Enterprise Mac Security: Mac OS X. Apress. p. 339. ISBN 9781484217122. https://books.google.com/books?id=1qxPCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA339.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Edge, Charles; Barker, William; Smith, Zack (2008). Foundations of Mac OS X Leopard Security. Apress. p. 217. ISBN 9781590599891. https://books.google.com/books?id=4b1diuJTNTwC&pg=PA217.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Geier, Eric (2015-09-10). "Review: Free and low-cost Wi-Fi stumblers for the Mac" (in en). https://www.networkworld.com/article/941970/review-free-and-low-cost-wi-fi-stumblers-for-the-mac.html.
- ↑ "iStumbler" (in en). https://istumbler.net/labs/.
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