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====== Tutorial: Is My Wireless Card Compatible? ====== | ====== Tutorial: Is My Wireless Card Compatible? ====== | ||
- | Version: 1.06 December 31, 2008 \\ | + | Version: 1.07 May 17, 2009 \\ |
By: darkAudax | By: darkAudax | ||
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A common question that people ask is "I have model ABC wireless card, is it compatible with Aircrack-ng?" | A common question that people ask is "I have model ABC wireless card, is it compatible with Aircrack-ng?" | ||
- | First off, answering these questions involves some work on your part. It is not as easy as posting the question on the [[http:// | + | First off, answering these questions involves some work on your part. It is not as easy as posting the question on the [[http:// |
If you are planning to purchase a card then the easiest method is to pick a card from the list of [[compatibility_drivers# | If you are planning to purchase a card then the easiest method is to pick a card from the list of [[compatibility_drivers# | ||
- | Another point I want to make is that there are many, many compatible cards out there that are not listed in the [[compatibility_drivers# | + | Another point I want to make is that there are many, many compatible cards out there that are not listed in the [[compatibility_drivers# |
Now, on to the matter at hand. Here are the steps we will be following: | Now, on to the matter at hand. Here are the steps we will be following: | ||
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- Determine the drivers and patches required | - Determine the drivers and patches required | ||
- Select a card | - Select a card | ||
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===== Determine your requirements and constraints ===== | ===== Determine your requirements and constraints ===== | ||
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It is a very important to realize that the difference between the two manufacturers. | It is a very important to realize that the difference between the two manufacturers. | ||
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===== Determine the chipset ===== | ===== Determine the chipset ===== | ||
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*Search the internet for "< | *Search the internet for "< | ||
- | *Search the [[http:// | + | *Search the [[http:// |
*You may also have a look at windows driver file names, it's often the name of the chipset or the driver to use. | *You may also have a look at windows driver file names, it's often the name of the chipset or the driver to use. | ||
*Check the card manufacturers page. Sometimes they say what chipset they use. | *Check the card manufacturers page. Sometimes they say what chipset they use. | ||
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* The " | * The " | ||
* If the card is an ISA card, you are usually out of luck. | * If the card is an ISA card, you are usually out of luck. | ||
- | * If the card is a PCI card, you need to use the command "lspci -nn" to display the card identification strings. In some cases, such as on cards with Broadcom chipsets, this alone can reveal the chipset. | + | * If the card is a PCI card, you need to use the command "lspci -nn" to display the card identification strings. In some cases, such as on cards with Broadcom chipsets, this alone can reveal the chipset. |
* If the hardware is a USB dongle, you need to use the command " | * If the hardware is a USB dongle, you need to use the command " | ||
* If the card is a Cardbus card (32 bits Pcmcia), and if you are using a relatively new kernel (2.4.X or above) with the kernel Pcmcia subsystem, you need to use the command "lspci -nn" to display the card identification strings. If the card is a Cardbus card (32 bits Pcmcia), and if you are using an older kernel with the standalone Pcmcia subsystem, you need to use the command " | * If the card is a Cardbus card (32 bits Pcmcia), and if you are using a relatively new kernel (2.4.X or above) with the kernel Pcmcia subsystem, you need to use the command "lspci -nn" to display the card identification strings. If the card is a Cardbus card (32 bits Pcmcia), and if you are using an older kernel with the standalone Pcmcia subsystem, you need to use the command " | ||
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===== Verify the chipset capabilities ===== | ===== Verify the chipset capabilities ===== | ||
- | Using the [[http:// | + | Using the [[compatibility_drivers# |
If this matches your requirements, | If this matches your requirements, | ||
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Proceed to the next step of determining the drivers and patches required. | Proceed to the next step of determining the drivers and patches required. | ||
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===== Determine the drivers and patches required ===== | ===== Determine the drivers and patches required ===== | ||
- | Using the [[http:// | + | Using the [[compatibility_drivers# |
For linux, generally, you need to patch the drivers in order to get the advanced features such as monitor mode and injection capability. | For linux, generally, you need to patch the drivers in order to get the advanced features such as monitor mode and injection capability. | ||
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===== Select a card ===== | ===== Select a card ===== | ||
- | Conversely, if you know what chipset provides the features you want, you can use the [[http:// | + | Conversely, if you know what chipset provides the features you want, you can use the [[compatibility_drivers# |
As well, this tutorial will have given you the knowledge to determine if a particular card you are considering purchasing will provide you the features you want. | As well, this tutorial will have given you the knowledge to determine if a particular card you are considering purchasing will provide you the features you want. | ||
compatible_cards.txt · Last modified: 2018/10/08 01:37 by mister_x