Whenever a client device, such as a laptop or smartphone, is attempting to create an association with a password-protected wireless network, the user will need to provide the correct passphrase. If the user provides the correct passphrase, the device will be authenticated on the network and will be able to access any resources available.
In a deauthentication attack, the attacker, or penetration tester, is attempting to knock (kick) every associated device off a wireless AP. This attack is executed where the attacker machine is not connected (associated) in any way to the target wireless AP or network.
For the attacker machine to send a deauthentication frame to the wireless AP, a reason code is inserted within the body of the frame. The codes are used to inform the access point or wireless router of a change on the network. The reason...
