Rise of the WarPi

Explore the world of WarRoaming and WiFi discovery in this captivating conference talk by Kevin McPeake, an international champion among WarRoamers. Delve into McPeake's journey as he shares his story, inspiration, and technical challenges that led him to discover over 4.5 million previously unknown WiFi Access Points. Learn about his custom-made WarRoaming gear and the lessons learned that enabled him to quickly climb the Wigle.net ranks. Gain insights into the principles of Pain-Free War Pi and Lazy War Roaming, as well as the technical requirements for building a Warpi. Discover the intricacies of GIZMO and GREMLIN software, GSM build challenges, and the hardware behind SPIKE. This presentation also touches on ADS-B tracking, the concept of wireless intelligence, and provides a brief comparison with other notable figures in the field, such as D4rkm4tter and the creator of the WiFi Cactus.

Intro
My name is Kevin & I hunt Wireless
Signs of a Wireless Obsession
ADS-B Tracking: WarRoaming for Planes
WarRoaming is Wireless Surveying
WarRoaming is Wireless Intelligence
WarRoaming is Fun
My Tools of the Trade
Also what I don't want: The absurd
Thoughts on WiFi Cactus
Where is D4rkM4tt3r & Cactus?
Pain-Free War Pi Principle
Lazy War Roaming Principle
My Warpi: Technical requirements
Notes on USB Cable Quality
GIZMO and GREMLIN Software
GSM build challenges
SPIKE: The Hardware
Extra: Yesterday's Performance Demo