Visualizing the increase in Wi-Fi APs over time
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:15 pm
Hi,
As part of a research study, I am trying to infer the number of new access points that were installed in a given region over time. While exploring how I can use WiGLE for this task, I see two problems:
1. How to find the timestamp of when an AP first showed up in the database?
2. Even if I have a timestamp - how to distinguish between when the AP was actually installed vs. when someone happened to have logged it while war driving.
The 2nd problem is just sort of a small assumption issue, but any ideas on how to go around the 1st one? I do understand the reasons behind the API limitations that have been put in place, and I am not implying the need for any modifications. Just wondering if there is any way to use the existing APIs to accomplish this task (inferring the evolution of no. of APs with time in a given location).
Thanks
As part of a research study, I am trying to infer the number of new access points that were installed in a given region over time. While exploring how I can use WiGLE for this task, I see two problems:
1. How to find the timestamp of when an AP first showed up in the database?
2. Even if I have a timestamp - how to distinguish between when the AP was actually installed vs. when someone happened to have logged it while war driving.
The 2nd problem is just sort of a small assumption issue, but any ideas on how to go around the 1st one? I do understand the reasons behind the API limitations that have been put in place, and I am not implying the need for any modifications. Just wondering if there is any way to use the existing APIs to accomplish this task (inferring the evolution of no. of APs with time in a given location).
Thanks