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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Wireless keyboard hacking has become popular again since Kali released Nethunter and other tools such as Keysweeper. These hacks are nothing new and many keyboard manufacturers have begun to encrypt wireless keyboard signals with AES algorithm. The bad news is many cheap off the shelf keyboards do not encrypt the signal. How Do These Hacks Work? Sniffers are… Read More »
Replacing a wireless garage door opener is an easy task, that much like replacing the remote on a TV must be compatible with the system, and be programmed with the unit. The first thing to do is to look at your garage door. On the side of the garage door, there should be a manufacturer name and a… Read More »
Map the Problem Areas and Bad Spots Reposition Your Router for Better Signal Change Broadcast Channel Upgrade the Router Use a WiFi Signal Booster While WiFi dead spots can be very frustrating there are a few ways to make WiFi problems disappear. There is no need to have buffering or a weak WiFi signal as even simple things… Read More »