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# Implementing Wireless Network Monitoring — API & Tool Reference

> Quick reference for tools, commands, and APIs used in implementing-wireless-network-monitoring.

## Tools


### `kismet`

Wireless network detector, sniffer, and IDS

**Usage:**
```bash
kismet -c <source> [options]
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `-c: capture source`
  - `--daemonize: background mode`
  - `--log-types: output formats`

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### `kismet_cap_linux_wifi`

Kismet remote capture agent

**Usage:**
```bash
kismet_cap_linux_wifi --connect <server>:<port> --source=<iface>
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `--apikey: server API key`
  - `--source: interface:name=label`

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### `iw`

Linux wireless configuration tool

**Usage:**
```bash
iw dev <iface> survey dump
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `survey dump: channel utilization stats`
  - `link: current connection info`
  - `scan: trigger active scan`

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### `wavemon`

Wireless signal monitor

**Usage:**
```bash
wavemon -i <interface>
```

**Key Flags:**
  - `-i: monitor interface`
  - `-d: dump to file`

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## Integration Notes

- All tools should be run with least-privilege access appropriate to the task
- Log all tool invocations for audit trail
- Validate tool output before acting on results
- Cross-reference findings with multiple tools where possible

## See Also

- Parent skill: [Wireless Security](../../../SKILL.md)
- Technique SKILL.md: [../SKILL.md](../SKILL.md)
