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Fig: PWR value reached 0 after sending DeAuth Packets
8- Getting Wireless Passphrase: When enough number of ARP Packets have been
captured, it’s time to crack the wireless network using aircrack tool. The only thing
required is to input the .cap file.
Aircrack-ng attackdata-01.cap
It may ask for –w (dictionary file), in which case, the path of the dictionary file has to be
provided. After launching this command, it’s time to wait for a key.
The Fully Automated Approach
This is the best and easiest approach for cracking wireless networks. This approach involves
the use of the Fern Wifi Cracker which resolves issues in running commands. This tool is in
GUI, form where the victim wireless network is selected and the rest of the processes are done
automatically.
This tool can be found inside backtrack directory: /pentest/wireless/fern-wifi-cracker/
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