Date of Award

3-24-2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Cyber Operations

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Advisor

Benjamin W. Ramsey, PhD.

Abstract

ZigBee wireless networks have become increasingly prevalent over the past decade. Based on the IEEE 802.15.4 low data rate wireless standard, ZigBee offers low-cost mesh connectivity in hospitals, refineries, building automation, and critical infrastructure. This thesis explores two ZigBee Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)-based rangefinding tool sets used for assessing wireless network security: Z-Ranger and Zbfind. Z-Ranger is a new tool set developed herein for the Microchip Zena Wireless Adapter that offers configurable distance estimating parameters and a RSSI resolution of 256 values. Zbfind is an application developed for the Atmel RZUSBstick with no configurable distance estimating parameters and a RSSI resolution of 29 values. The two tool sets are evaluated while rangefinding four low-rate wireless devices indoors and two devices outdoors. Mean error is calculated at each of the 35 collection points and a 99% confidence interval and p-Test are used to identify statistically significant deviations between the two tool sets.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENG-MS-16-M-045

DTIC Accession Number

AD1053872

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