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
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    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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