Wi-Fi Sniffer
Functionality: A sniffer is generally a keychain-sized device that hunts for wireless networks (i.e., “Wi-Fi,” or “Wireless Fidelity”). This device doesn’t require a computer to use; the sniffer simply detects wireless networks within 100 yards and identifies their presence and the strength of the frequency with a few green lights. Wireless laptops and handheld devices bought within the last four years can usually perform this function, but are far more conspicuous. A character can monitor the keychain without drawing attention. After finding a wireless network a character can return with a Wi-Fi-capable laptop, handheld or phone and use the network without requiring physical contact with the system. Whether this means he’s looking for free Internet access from some poor fool’s wireless router or whether he’s trying to hack into a major corporation’s financial records, it still requires the appropriate contested Hacking roll (see p. 57, the World of Darkness Rulebook).
Item type
Electronic / Cybernetic
Weight
Durability: 1
Dimensions
Size: 1
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