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Unique Wi-Fi probe packets

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Hi There,

I always detected a probe packets from various device but I dont see a probe response. Attached the file at we transfer ;

Download link http://we.tl/V4Yywkm5ES

I kind of feeling this packet something unique inside.

Let me know.

asked 01 Aug '15, 02:02

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NewMill
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That Probe Request is from a device that supports P2P or better known as WiFi Direct. It is trying to make a connection using P2P. Only devices that support P2P will respond.

See other post here:

https://ask.wireshark.org/questions/44718/what-is-the-device-about-wi-fiall-p2p-in-pcap-file

answered 02 Aug '15, 17:23

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  1. Client ( Devices ) sent probe requests ( Broadcast) but none of Access
    point send Probe Response 2.There is specific probe request to SSID=Samly, but this SSID not visible
    on the flight. ( where is the SSID ? ) . By right, for SSID=Samly should
    be a Beacon Frames in which enable Laptop, Phone or other clients can see
    the Access Point but on our case we dont see Beacon Frames. I kind of feeling something strange on this.
(02 Aug '15, 23:56) NewMill

Are there any Beacons with the SSID that you are trying to connect to? (SSID=Samly)

(03 Aug '15, 09:34) Amato_C