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'''Warwalking''' is similar in nature to [[Wardriving]], except that it is done by walking rather than from a moving vehicle.
'''Warwalking''' is similar in nature to [[Wardriving]], except that it is done by walking rather than from a moving vehicle.


In recent years, Warwalking wasnot a simple task, as the walker had to cover large plots of land while carrying a specially-designed laptop. But with the advancement of [[portable devices]] with built-in [[802.11]] capabilities, such as the [[Sony]] [[PSP]], warwalking seems to be an easier activity to engage in.

Warwalking should not be confused with [[piggybacking]], wherein a user actually uses the resources on a found network.
==See also==
==See also==
* [[WarXing]]
* [[WarXing]]

Revision as of 04:32, 8 April 2006

Warwalking is similar in nature to Wardriving, except that it is done by walking rather than from a moving vehicle.

In recent years, Warwalking wasnot a simple task, as the walker had to cover large plots of land while carrying a specially-designed laptop. But with the advancement of portable devices with built-in 802.11 capabilities, such as the Sony PSP, warwalking seems to be an easier activity to engage in.

Warwalking should not be confused with piggybacking, wherein a user actually uses the resources on a found network.

See also