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Find an IP address

I have just downloaded wireshark, I have an access point from a manufacturer that is no longer in business and the I don't know the default ip address. I am a novice. How do I determine the AP's address. (simple... with steps... please.... thanks)

ip address

asked 15 Jun '12, 21:12

vsimon
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One Answer:

power off the AP
connect the AP and your sniffer PC with a switch (don't use a crossover cable!)
Run Wireshark without any filter
power on the AP
Look for any broadcasts from the AP (Gratuituous ARP, UPnP SSDP, etc.) and try to identify the ip address within that data.
configure DHCP on your sniffer PC. Maybe the AP works as a DHCP server
If you can't find the IP address, upload the capture file somewhere and post the link here

Regards
Kurt

answered 16 Jun '12, 01:23

Kurt Knochner ♦
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edited 16 Jun '12, 02:35