Wifi #Introduction #Hacking WPA Software #Security Issues
This article is intended to inform the reader about methods used to “hack” wireless internet connections, not for any malicious use but strictly for educational purposes and personal intentions such as recovering a misplaced network key for the users own wireless connection. Introduction to Wireless Internet The term “wireless internet” is perfectly self-explanatory. It is internet access without the use of wires. Instead it uses radio frequency bands to exchange information between your computer and the Internet. Wireless access allows users to connect to the internet from any location within range of a wireless access point. Wireless Internet Equipment For home use, the basic equipments are: Wireless NIC card Wireless router or access point Internet access Advantages No wires Mobility Faster speeds Widely available equipment Convenience Inexpensive to set-up Disadvantages Limited range Interference with other wireless access points Encryption can be broken even a...