Small note for ppl on broadband.
Many ppl use the modem placed there by their isp to which the ethernet card connects. One of the most popular ones are the
cybersurfr wave modems by motorola. Problem with using packet sniffers is that the modem does not act like a bridge.
Here is a slightly more technical explanation:
The CyberSurfr system does not operate like conventional CableModems.
It's not a bridge device. Motorola uses a propreiatary protocol to
connect each modem to the router in a method that's a lot like ATM's
concept of PVC's -- Private Virtual Circuits. Other people's data is
there but you can't see it because it's in their session with the CMTS,
not yours. Even if you found a way to see it, it's 40 bit encrypted,
which ain't great, but it's sure going to stop the average 15 year old
hacker.
The only traffic you will be able to see that's not SPECIFICALLY
destined to you is traffic broadcast by the CMTS to all subscribers
(usually an ARP broadcast). You CANNOT see traffic unicast or broadcast
from any other subscriber.
So you wont be sniffing anything useful. Of course its -possible- to bypass it but for ppl with an average know how its just not worth it.
Just keep this in mind if you dont get the desired results...
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