Setting up a wireless network
The crucial part of wireless testing is to ensure the correctness of the tester's wireless setup. Extensive configurations are required for a proper testing environment, plus the user should have a decent knowledge of wireless communication protocols. One of the core components on which the entire testing is based is the wireless adaptor. The wrong wireless adaptor can foil the entire testing activity. The dependency is on software, and a major role is played by the aircrack-ng suite designed for wireless testing. The compatibility list for wireless adaptors can be found at https://www.aircrack-ng.org/doku.php?id=compatibility_drivers . For our demo purposes we will be using the card model name ALFA AWUS0360H ; it supports the b and g protocols. Some wireless adapters supported by Kali are:
- Atheros AR9271
- Ralink RT3070
- Ralink RT3572
- Realtek 8187L (Wireless G adapters)
While choosing a Wi-Fi card, the following can be kept in mind for better selection:
- 802.11a-5...