[ILUG] Wardriving

[Michael Watterson]

Ian Spillane wrote:
> Problem: 3 Broadband have cut off my lifeline to the Internet as over my 15G
> per month limit for the next 2 weeks (I cannot challenge this highly
> irregular bill until the bill is generated in two weeks - I think they have
> combined the limit on a closing account with the new account I opened in the
> same name to get the latest USB modem).
>
> Currently: For some strange reason, once the laptop is logged into
> Google/Gmail I have access to all Google services (Gmail, Reader, Maps, and
> cached pages). Don't tell 3!
>
> Question 1: Anyone know of a system still existing where I can get files by
> email. In particular need
> http://www.linuxant.com/drivers/hsf/full/archive/hsfmodem-7.80.02.04full/hsfmodem_7.80.02.04full_k2.6.28_11_generic_ubuntu_i386.deb.zipto
> try to get my laptop dialup modem working again (I can barely remember
> how that works).
>
> Question 2: Anyone got any tips for really really simple and effective
> wardriving. A beep from the laptop when open wifi is detected would be the
> biz. Got to be an easy script.
>
> Please attach any files (see Problem above).
>
> Ian (speaking to you from the late 1980s).
>   
Personally I'd find different software or a different Modem.
"real" HW modems need no driver at all. Just work on a Serial Port (or 
USB/ISA/PCI  devices that implement a Serial Port) with AT commands.
I have several external and various PCI & ISA models that need no 
drivers on ANY OS.

"Software" Modems or Soundcard modems also have a tendency to drop 
packets if you do something "busy" on your PC/Laptop.

Quote:

Because the scope of this project has grown beyond the capacity of a 
single volunteer and legal issues prevent us from using a classic 
open-source development model, the HCF and HSF drivers are now available 
in two editions:

#


# a *free* version (limited to 14.4Kbps data), available at no cost. 
Please use it to test if your hardware is compatible.
# a *full* version (with 56K and FAX), available for a modest price 
<http://www.linuxant.com/store/>.

The DGC driver is available at no charge. Proceeds will be used to 
further improve the drivers. Getting the full version 
<http://www.linuxant.com/store/> is the best way to encourage us and 
ensure that this project continues.

*If you are wondering why a Linux driver isn't already included in the 
price you paid for your modem, or disagree with the practice of selling 
Linux software, please read this explanation 
<http://www.linuxant.com/store/faq.php>.*

*Thank you for your support!*





-- 
Mike