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Ep. 003: PCAP’n with Eddie! Multi-Channel Captures in Windows


Due to a recent “snafu” with my Omnipeek licensing, I was on the hunt for multi-channel packet capture alternatives. I believe these two options are currently the best and easiest way, to do this on Windows.

Yes, you can do this with the Ekahau Sidekick, but a.) it requires a Sidekick, and 2.) you can really only do two channels (any more and the two internal NICs start channel hopping). Below are the items you'll need. 

EDIMAX 7833UAC (3-Stream, USB 3.0, 11ac NICs)

METAGEEK EYE P.A.

COMMVIEW FOR WIFI