NDLI: A Practical Characterization of 802.11 Access Points in Paris

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Valadon, G. Le Goff, F. Berger, C.
Copyright Year	2009
Abstract	Unlike other wireless technologies, the deployment of 802.11 networks is not limited to operators: access points can easily be installed by end-users for domestic use. This singular type of deployment is the reason why 802.11 networks are omnipresent in our urban landscapes. Indeed, in metropolitan areas, laptops frequently detect tens of 802.11 access points from the same location. In this work, we describe both simple and more complex data about access points obtained in two Paris districts during an extensive experiment from August to October 2007. We introduce a lightweight scanning platform that runs on common smartphones. Using the obtained data, we examine various parameters: (1) SSID, (2) manufacturers, (3) security modes, (4) density, (5) data rates, and (6) channels utilization. For example, we show that in the two districts that we mapped as few as 7% of the Wi-Fi networks are not secured. Similarly, we provide a practical evidence that 90% of detected access points where installed along with DSL Internet access.
Starting Page	220
Ending Page	225
File Size	571380
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424438402
DOI	10.1109/AICT.2009.44
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2009-05-24
Publisher Place	Italy
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Portable computers Data security Urban areas DSL Wireless networks Global Positioning System Data analysis Web and internet services Modems Smart phones
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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