Compatible hardware

Having the right hardware is key in performing penetration tests against wireless networks. Not all wireless adapters enable you to switch to monitor mode or perform packet injection.

Monitor mode allows a wireless adapter to switch into promiscuous mode so that it can monitor the packets without any filtering. Many tools, such as airodump-ng and aireplay-ng, require a wireless adapter to be placed in monitor mode to operate.

Wireless adapters

Choosing the right wireless adapter can be tricky, especially with the many options that exist today. The right adapter is specific to your needs. You might require a small compact adapter or an adapter that you can leverage various antenna sizes. It all depends on...