2️⃣ Wi-Fi Sniffing

Step 1 - Specify a data source

Enable wlan0 to start scanning nearby Wi-Fi networks and devices

  1. Click on hamburger menu icon (top left)

  2. Select Data Sources

  3. Expand wlan0

  4. Enable this Source

  5. You should see a small scrolling bar chart history of packet activity detected by this source

  6. Close the pop-up window

Step 2 - Explore Kismet

see if you can complete each of the following tasks:

  1. Can you find your Wi-Fi devices in the 'Device List'

  2. What channel is your device is connected on?

  3. Click on you Device to view more detail\

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    Right now you only have 1x data source 'scanning all channels'

  4. Enable the wlan1 interface from the data source list Lock it to the same channel as your chosen target device

  5. Now you will have constant packets on that channel being captured, while wlan0 hops all over the place

  6. Inspect the Wi-Fi details of your device, determine which AP it is connected

  7. Inspect the Wi-Fi details of the AP your device is connected to\

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  1. With device details brought up you can view a live chart by clicking on Monitor

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