Kismet

Kismet is a tool designed to capture and analyze wireless network data, providing insights into network security, performance, and troubleshooting. According to the vendor, Kismet is suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations. It caters to a variety of professionals and industries, including IT security professionals, network administrators, security testing professionals, system integrators, and telecommunications companies.

Key Features

Distributed Capture: According to the vendor, Kismet allows for remote capture of data from various sources using TCP sockets or websockets. This enables users to spread sensors across a building and collect all the data in one central location.

Multi-platform: According to the vendor, Kismet runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, providing users with the flexibility to choose their preferred operating system.

More than Wi-Fi: The vendor states that Kismet supports the collection of information on various wireless technologies, such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, RF sensors, 802.15.4, ADSB airplane beacons, power meters, and nRF-based keyboards. However, proper hardware and driver support are required for these functionalities.

Unified logfile: According to the vendor, Kismet consolidates packets, devices, location, and runtime data into a unified kismetdb logfile based on standard sqlite3. This simplifies data management and analysis by having all relevant information in one comprehensive file.

Rest API: The vendor claims that Kismet provides a comprehensive REST-based API for scripting against the Kismet server. This allows users to automate tasks and integrate Kismet with other systems using the provided API documentation.

Packages: According to the vendor, Kismet offers release and nightly packages tailored for popular Linux distributions, providing users with convenient installation options.

Community: The vendor highlights that Kismet has an active community support through Discord and IRC channels. Users can engage in discussions, seek help, and share knowledge with other Kismet users.

Sponsoring: Although Kismet is free and open source, the vendor accepts contributions to support future development. Users can contribute to the development and hardware of Kismet through the Github Sponsor Program or Patreon.

Hak5 Wi-Fi Pineapple Mods: According to the vendor, users can find instructions and information on modifying the Wi-Fi Pineapple MK7 case and LED mod, allowing for customization options.

Printable cases: The vendor provides a collection of 3D-printable cases for various radios and tools available in the Kismet cases Github. This enables users to create custom cases for their Kismet devices.