Re: bridge detection
From: Danux (danuxx_at_gmail.com)
Date: 12/28/04
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Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 11:07:57 -0600 To: security-basics@securityfocus.com
You could use nmap with the -O option enable and it will identify if
it is a pc, switch, router and sometimes will give you the versión and
brand.
Also you could use ettercap and start sniffing the network and it will
show you the devices it can identify as.
Good Luck.
On Sat, 25 Dec 2004 11:29:48 -0500 (EST), G.P.M <ice4ice@excite.com> wrote:
>
> hi,
>
> I was wondering are there any programs which can detect switches/routers, based as well on linux.
>
> The problem is that one company is setting up large LAN, with internet access, based on static ip/mac address, for paying reasons. Many clients seperate their connection, often giving mac of the bridge not the PC.
>
> i had many ideas about that, eg. checking the vendor for the mac, signal replays from the source.
>
> i worry also about 'clear' switches, non programmable ones.
>
> Could please someone give me some advise?
>
> sorry for my bad english.
>
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