Kali Linux and Wireless Penetration Testing is one of the top things Kali is used for. Anyone who has ever tried to test the security of their own router and hack the password has no doubt heard of Kali Linux. There are numerous attacks from Reaver to using a dictionary attack on a data capture.… Read More »
To do wireless penetration testing with Kali Linux a compatible USB adapter / dongle is needed to be able to go into monitor mode, do packet injections, or be able to do the things necessary while wireless pen testing. When looking for an adapter that works with Kali it is the chipset of the… Read More »
802.11ac can work at speeds 3x as fast as wireless-N. This makes it ideal for a number of reasons whether it be a upgrade or fixing a broken built-in WiFi card. Keep in mind that the speed will also depend on your router and if your computer is USB 3.0 compatible. USB 2.0… Read More »
PC World did a test on six of the fastest USB WiFi adapter with 802.11ac and found the Asus USB-AC56 Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 USB 3.0 WiFi Adapter to be the fastest. This is good news if you have recently upgraded your router to 802.11ac and your computer only uses Wireless-N. Many computers don’t currently have 802.11ac… Read More »
I have several older computers that I use occasionally for projects from running Kodi to using one as a OBD scan tool. Many people simply toss their old electronics but not me, I guess I’m a bit of a hoarder when it comes to electronics. I am always finding a use for them in… Read More »
802.11ac was introduced in 2013 and is the newest WiFi protocol. 802.11ac also called Wireless-AC has a number of new features that give it advantages, and even some disadvantages, to the last WiFi protocol Wireless-N. Speed The biggest advantage a 802.11ac USB adapter has over older protocols is speed. Depending on the… Read More »
Choosing a good 5 GHz WiFi dual band USB adapter will depend on your setup and what it needs to be the best at. For example, is you need more distance or range from a WiFi setup than a USB dongle with a larger dBi antenna would be a better option. If the internal wireless… Read More »
The Alfa AWUS052NH is a USB WiFi adapter built for long range and can be a big improvement over a built-in laptop wireless card or other WiFi dongles without the long range antennas. It is dual band and used MIMO with speeds at 300Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867Mpbs on 5 GHz range. This makes… Read More »
Adding wireless to a TV is a low cost option for most any TV made in the last five years. All that’s required is a standard HDMI Video in. Adding wireless to a TV gives the ability to stream from other devices such as a smartphone or tablet straight to the TV. There are several… Read More »
*This post contains affiliate links which at no cost to you allows us earn a commission on product purchases. I bought a Alfa AWUSO52NH with high hopes it would be a good dual band Kali Linux adapter. In the past I have used the Alfa AWUS051NH with some limited success. Read the review… Read More »