Promiscuous mode
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promiscuous-mode-185-5568772
title:
Promiscuous mode
text:
In computer networking, promiscuous mode is a mode for a wired network interface controller (NIC) or wireless network interface controller (WNIC) that causes the controller to pass all traffic it receives to the central processing unit (CPU) rather than passing only the frames that the controller is specifically programmed to receive. This mode is normally used for packet sniffing that takes place on a router or on a computer connected to a wired network or one being part of a wireless LAN. Inte
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encyclopedia
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Network interface controller mode that eavesdrops on messages intended for others
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promiscuous_mode
date created:
2003-11-06T04:54:04Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T16:43:01Z
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