Listing Wireless Networks (C++)

[YayPython]

I'm using C++, and I was wondering about how I could list the wirless networks my computer can see, along with channel, IP, ISP, signal strength, and speed. I'm working on a command line hacker tool, and I need this. I can alternativly do it in Batch or Python, if it's easier.

I have searched Google. Can any of you point me to a tutorial or give a few pointers for me?

(Oh, and I can't do it in Perl...)

EDIT: Oh, also with C++, I'm using the system() function to call batch files to run different programs, and my main application doesn't respond (it shouldn't respond with this method). Are there other ways to do this?

[mischief]

I'm using C++, and I was wondering about how I could list the wirless networks my computer can see, along with channel, IP, ISP, signal strength, and speed. I'm working on a command line hacker tool, and I need this. I can alternativly do it in Batch or Python, if it's easier.I have searched Google. Can any of you point me to a tutorial or give a few pointers for me? (Oh, and I can't do it in Perl...)

a quick google brought me here: http://code.mincus.com/31/windows-wireless-api/

EDIT: Oh, also with C++, I'm using the system() function to call batch files to run different programs, and my main application doesn't respond (it shouldn't respond with this method). Are there other ways to do this?

as for this, what exactly are you calling with system()? calling system() is generally a bad practice unless it can't be avoided.

[YayPython]

It calls a batch file with commands to run certain programs. Ex:
Filesystem:
Program
-Program.exe
program.bat
Launcher.exe

Launcher.exe:

Code: Select all

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main(){
sytem("program");
}


It works, just Launcher.exe won't respond until you close the other program.

[mischief]

why do you need to do this? what programs are you calling that NEED to be called and can't be implemented another way?

also, look into the windows API call CreateProcess. i suggest using CreateProcessA, the ANSI version, to avoid dealing with wide characters..