I'm trying to understand the different meanings of the 802.11 deauth packets I'm receiving: I couldn't find a document that describes what each reason code means i.e why the deauth packet was sent. asked 26 Sep '11, 02:31  ddayan edited 26 Sep '11, 16:53  Guy Harris ♦♦ |
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The document in question is IEEE Std 802.11-2007, and you'll find the reason code values in section 7.3.1.7 "Reason Code field". answered 26 Sep '11, 16:52 Guy Harris ♦♦ |
already looked there, it gives you a small description about the reason codes but nothing about what triggered them. e.g. I got error code 3 which means "Deauthenticated because sending STA is leaving (or has left) IBSS or ESS". I was connected to an AP, no way that the AP was leaving the IBSS, so I guess it couldn't hear the AP anymore. but then how come it didn't use reason code 4 "Disassociated due to inactivity". the document doesn't specify much.
Search the standards for the term "Deauthenticate". You may find what is applicable for your situation.