Wifi Triangulation

Question

What would be the best way to triangulate a wireless network passively. Are there tools available? Algorithms? Libraries?

My goal would be to create a relative map o

Answer 1

Actually I think you should try using an algorithm like the GPS one (wikipedia).. of course you can simplify it according to your need, for example:

• you need to install on every item that should broadcast its position (the navigation signal) an application that actually does it
• you should use a different channel for every single item to be sure not to generate collisions (it depends also on how much you broadcast the signal)

so if you place at least 4 broadcasters you can triangulate on every client to allow it to calculate its position. Naturally the bcasters should be as much similar as possible in response..

by the way these are just ideas..