User`s guide

By default, filtering is not enabled when sniffing. However, if you want to narrow down the

collected data to an exclusive protocol or device, you can use a filter. This option provides you

with a quick method of enabling and disabling filtering.

3.1.5.2 Tools Menu

The tools menu is focused on the operational functions of the Mobile Sniffer. In this menu,

you can gain access to packet and traffic details, and more.

About Mobile Sniffer

Selecting this menu will present you with general Airscanner information, and the version of

Airscanner Mobile Sniffer™. This will be one of the first places you will be asked to go when

requesting support.

Closes the program view.

Clear View

After a session, your screen will be filled with information about the packets you collected.

This option clears that screen and resets the capture files.

View Packet Details

While knowing the IP address and MAC address of each packet is useful, the real power of

sniffing is knowing what is inside the packet. This option gives you the ability to peek inside the

packet to see what data is actually passing via the airwaves. In the following screenshot, by

using Airscanner Mobile Sniffer™ we can see that one person on the WLAN is accessing a

website.