Getting Started with WiFi Security Testing

Learn the steps on how to get started with WiFi security testing using Kali Linux and a NIC.

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Apr 22, 2023 • 7 min read

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Learn the steps on how to get started with WiFi security testing using Kali Linux and a NIC.

Let's dive in!

Preparation

To begin WIFI security testing, we will start preparing by gathering the following materials as seen below.

1) Obtain an external network card: Netcore NW392

2) Look for its chip information, which should look similar to the picture below.

This device currently requires manual driver installation.

3) Input the following commands in the Kali Linux command-line to manually install drivers.

apt install realtek-rtl88xxau-dkms // need to enter y to continue installation