Probe Requests
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探测请求
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Also known as: Wi-Fi probe request frames
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Probe requests are Wi‑Fi frames devices send looking for known networks — they can reveal preferred SSIDs and aid tracking if MACs are stable.
Real-World Example
A phone broadcasting probes for “HomeWifi” while walking through a mall.
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