Detection of traffic anomalies in the home Wi-Fi network using Waidps and Nzyme utilities

DOI: 10.31673/2409-7292.2022.040004

Abstract

The article examines Waidps and Nzyme utilities used for monitoring wireless networks. Some basic WLAN terms were described with possible attacks on WLANs in general and how dangerous they are. It has been studied how each of the utilities works: its capabilities, disadvantages and the order of application.

Keywords: WLAN, Wi-Fi, Waidps, Nzyme, traffic anomaly, attack, protection.

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