Wireless access points are the main way to add WiFi access to large areas for multiple devices. They can be setup in homes with a bad WiFi signal or in large areas such as a backyard or warehouse. WiFi access points come with different hardware ranging from high-end units with fast CPUs to lower cost mid-range units. Which… Read More »
Ethernet RJ45 cable is used in many homes and businesses to carry data. Wireless is also a good option but is prone to errors and the speeds are often much slower compared to Ethernet. Running Ethernet is also much more secure as data can not be picked up as it can with wireless. After Ethernet is installed throughout… Read More »
WiFi-6 also called 802.11ax is the newest WiFi protocol introduced with new routers that have fast hardware. New routers that have the new WiFi-6 built-in are now available with many improvements over previous WiFi versions. Improvements include up-to 4X faster data rates, increased capacity, better performance in dense environments, Improved power efficiency and better latency times. WPA3, the… Read More »
The Alfa AWUS036ACH is a long range wireless USB adapter that is compatible with most any operating system, from Windows 10 to Linux. It is a Dual Band 802.11ac WiFi dongle that works in both the 2.4Ghz and 5GHz ranges. It is also a long range WiFi adapter with two 5dBi antennas that can swivel about. I bought… Read More »
Below are some dictionaries that can be used with Kali Linux or anything that requires a Word-list. They are plain Word-list Dictionaries used to brute force WPA/WPA2 data captures with aircrack-ng. These are dictionaries that have been floating around for some time now and are here for you to practice with. Once you get good at using a… Read More »
Anyone who wants to test a WiFi signals security will need a few tools, with a compatible USB adapter being the most important. Kali Linux and Aircrack-ng is the most commonly used software with some other options also available. Finding a good USB WiFi adapter is necessary since most dongles can not go into Monitor Mode and do… Read More »
The Panda PAU09 is a dual band wireless USB adapter with wide compatibility, from Windows 10 to Kali Linux. It also has two large 5dBi antennas to improve the distance a WiFi signal can travel. I bought this adapter to see how well it performed with the results below. Specifications Protocols: 802.11n Speed: 300Mpbs Chipset Ralink RT5572 Frequency:… Read More »
Mirroring an Android Smartphone screen to an Android TV box is easy to do using Miracast. Some Android TV boxes do not have Miracast built-in so be sure to check your box specifications. Not all Android devices have the same layout or even use the same terminology. While an Android TV box layout may differ between boxes the… Read More »
If you have a router that needs setup and do not have a computer it can be setup with a smartphone or tablet. Any mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet can be used to setup a router. All routers have a Default broadcast name, WiFi password, and IP address that is used for setup. The default… Read More »
Setting up an Asus router as a VPN with OpenVPN protocol is easy to do with a few steps. Some Asus router hardware is better at running a VPN compared to others. For example, an ASUS RT-AX58U (AX3000) runs a VPN very well while an older RT-AC58U may struggle a bit. This has to do with the CPU… Read More »