Ironman273 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) I have an interesting problem. We have 4 WiFi adapters spread through our building that our previous IT manager put in. He didn't keep any diagrams. We're starting to have some hiccups with them and the current IT guy would like to know where they are. Is there any laptop or mobile tool that would help find these adapters? We've tried pushing up some ceiling tiles and looking up there but it's an arduous process. Edited August 23, 2012 by SHoTTa35 Edited subject and tagged Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1100599-lost-wifi-access-points/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Android App - Wifi Analyser Windows/Linux - InSSIDer Walk around the building running those apps and see where the signal is strongest ? remixedcat, c.grz and Obi-Wan Kenobi 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1100599-lost-wifi-access-points/#findComment-595115541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Android App - Wifi Analyser Windows/Linux - InSSIDer Walk around the building running those apps and see where the signal is strongest ? Thanks Detection. That's what I was hoping for, I just didn't come up with any results for programs. I'll see how that works out. Detection 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1100599-lost-wifi-access-points/#findComment-595115559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted August 23, 2012 Veteran Share Posted August 23, 2012 You said adapters but i'm guessing you meant Access Points? In that case a network map might help. You can connect wireless devices to them then you can narrow them down based on which devices are connected. Depending on how big the building is (needing 4 APs i'd say prolly pretty large), you might need to get your comfy shoes on. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1100599-lost-wifi-access-points/#findComment-595115563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Have you looked down the back of the sofa? Detection and Crisp 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1100599-lost-wifi-access-points/#findComment-595115571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Have you looked down the back of the sofa? Just crisps.... and sharp things that go under your nails FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1100599-lost-wifi-access-points/#findComment-595115579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 You said adapters but i'm guessing you meant Access Points? In that case a network map might help. You can connect wireless devices to them then you can narrow them down based on which devices are connected. Depending on how big the building is (needing 4 APs i'd say prolly pretty large), you might need to get your comfy shoes on. Wow.. thanks. Yeah, I guess we didn't pull out network adapters from computers and stick them in the ceiling. :laugh: Thanks for fixing that for me. The IT guy is walking around looking for the APs now so we'll see how that works out for him. Didn't find anything behind the couch except an ex-employee no one cares about... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1100599-lost-wifi-access-points/#findComment-595116507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Once found a hub a NETGEAR hub that was IN THE CELING and hit a teacher in the head. that teacher HATES NETGEAR ever since. Crisp 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1100599-lost-wifi-access-points/#findComment-595116741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted August 24, 2012 MVC Share Posted August 24, 2012 If they are acting up - they might not be giving off signals? But if they are on you should be able to track them down with where they are connected to the network. Do you have a smart or managed switch, that you can look at the arp table and see what mac is connected to which port. If so you can find them that way, this way you know which wire to trace to find the AP at the end. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1100599-lost-wifi-access-points/#findComment-595117923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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