Reasoning Why I chose this idea. Introduction The Problem
Assumptions Solution Results Conclusion
Slide 3
In modern workplaces documentation has become an large issue.
In many cases some businesses will hire outside companies. If an
problem arises with improper documentation a 5 minute fix can take
weeks. With wireless technology becoming more common place,
maintaining a functional network is crucial. The ability to have a
handheld device that gives clear identification of information
appeared promising.
Slide 4
I have seen many cases where a piece of wireless hardware was
providing errors and the location of the device was unknown. This
device is built off of an Arduino Uno micro processor. This is a
simplified version of the original design. This device will detect
access points based off of their IP addresses.
Slide 5
You are the Network Administrator for a company. The company
operates within a compound each building has wireless connectivity.
You network management software has just alerted you that an access
point is reporting errors. You have just recently started, and your
predecessor did not leave documentation of access point locations.
The software has provided you with the access point's IP
address
Slide 6
Understanding of network static IP addresses. The network
accepts static IP addresses from devices. Problem access point is
still broadcasting. Knows C programming language to some extent.
User has knowledge of electronic circuits.
Slide 7
What is the best way to find the access point. Carry a laptop
around the building continuously refreshing a web page. Difficult
to carry and use a laptop at the same time. Carry a laptop and use
a wireless network scanner software. Again, Difficult to carry and
use at the same time. Network scanner app on a mobile device.
Smaller screens and it will pick up multiple access points to sift
through all the IPs.
Slide 8
What is the best way to find the access point. Purchase a hand
held wireless signal scanner The company may not provide for a
$1000+ piece of equipment Build a portable, open source access
point identifier. Fully customizable, requires learning extra
components.
Slide 9
The device functions on a simple process. Reads the broadcasted
information from an access point. Compares the information to the
information stored within its program. Reads out its results on a
single LED. LED activating indicates that the IP address matches
the IP address within the program.
Slide 10
Parts required: Arduino Uno base unit. WiShield V2, Arduino
wifi shield. Arduino programming software. One LED with wire for
connecting to Arduino. The set up of the hardware is fairly simple.
When connecting the LED, first select the output pin desired.
Slide 11
The WiShield pugs directly on top of the arduino base. The pins
and shape of the extention board will match up with the base. Once
the desired pins are selected, Connect the ground pin of the LED to
the ground port on Arduino. Connect the positive lead of the LED to
the selected pin on arduino.
Slide 12
Once the physical assembly is complete, Arduino's programming
software needs installed on a computer system. The downloaded
folder needs extracted. The software runs from the root folder, no
wizard setup. I also created a shortcut of the program.exe file on
my desktop for easy access.
Slide 13
When preparing to program arduino, the drivers must be manually
installed. Though computer management, look under device management
for the arduino device. The device will appear as a usb device that
has errors. right click on the device and select update driver.
When prompted, browse the hard drive for the extracted folder from
before. Select the drivers folder. Allow Windows to search this
folder and locate the appropriate drivers for this device.
Slide 14
Arduino works on a programming language that incorporates many
languages, Ones I have found include: C, C++ HTML some PHP For me,
this took learning. I have only scratched the surface of
understanding the language. Using example programs helped in
understanding the code.
Slide 15
For this demonstration, the program I created connects to an
open network. This is due to a known issue with the arduino
wireless shield. Some have been able to achieve in getting arduino
to connect to a secure network however more often than not an open
network is required. With arduino being open source, users are
encouraged to try to find solutions to problems like these.
Slide 16
The arduino connected to the access point successfully. The LED
lit when the it detected the appropriate IP address There is a
slight delay when arduino refreshes with the access point IPs.
Slide 17
Slide 18
Arduino Uno (base) Wireless Shield
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Slide 20
The project worked well. The project does not exactly match my
original design but functions to the same extent. During the course
of this project I learned, Basics of C programming language Key
lines of code used for Arduinos outputs and inputs. Communication
with simplistic devices on a wireless network The usefulness of and
access points default broadcasted information.
Slide 21
Possible cases to protect the circuitry that can also allow it
to be easier to handle. Addition of battery pack. The project
presently operates from the power from a wall adapter. A battery
pack would free up use for the device. Modification to the code
that will allow the device to identify an access point based on its
MAC address. Thank You! [email protected]
Slide 22
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prototype demonstration. [Web Video]. Retrieved from
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU533NC5HkM Geier, J. (2003).
Identifying rogue access points. Wifi Planet, Retrieved from
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/1564431http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/1564431
Short, D. J. (2008). [Web log message]. Retrieved from
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finder-devices/
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finder-devices/ Evans, B. W. (2008). Arduino programming notebook.
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NO_NOTEBOOKv6.pdf Rickert, M. (2012). What is the range of wireless
internet? [Web]. Retrieved from
http://www.ehow.com/video_4751785_what-range-wireless-
internet.htmlhttp://www.ehow.com/video_4751785_what-range-wireless-
internet.html McCracken, H. (2010, July 12). Android gets a
build-your-own-app app. PC World, Retrieved from
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pp_app.html
Slide 23
Arduino Team, creators and developers of the Arduino hardware
and coding. Async_Labs, creators and developers of the WiShield
hardware and support code. Daniel Brindley, assistance with
learning Arduino coding and troubleshooting. Kevin Lay,
demonstration video recording and editing.
