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# [Esp8266 Wifi Probe Request Sniffer](https://blog-blacktechx.hashnode.dev/esp8266-wifi-probe-request-sniffer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When a Wi-Fi device is switched on, it starts spewing out probe requests to try and find a familiar access point. These probe requests contain the device’s MAC address and the SSID of the hotspot it’s looking for, which can potentially be used to ide...

Jan 13, 2024 · 2 min read · blog-blacktechx.hashnode.dev  
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