WLAN Event Log

Description: Determine what wireless networks the system associated with and identify network characteristics to find location.

Location:

  • C:\Windows\System32\winevt\logs\Microsoft-Windows-WLAN-AutoConfig Operational.evtx
    • 11000 - Wireless network association started
    • 8001 - Successful connection to wireless network
    • 8002 - Failed connection to wireless network
    • 8003 - Disconnect from wireless network
    • 6100 - Network diagnostics (System Log)

Notes:

  • Shows historical record of wireless network connections
  • Contains SSID and BSSID (MAC address), which can be used to geolocate wireless access point.

Analysis:
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