Do I Need Wifi Adapter for Kali Linux?
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Kali Linux and Aircrack-ng is the most commonly used software with some other options also available. Finding a good USB WiFi adapter is necessary since most dongles can not go into Monitor Mode and do the things that wireless Pen Testing needs.

How do I know if I need a WiFi adapter?

Click the search box on the task bar or in the Start Menu and type “Device Manager.” Click the “Device Manager” search result. Scroll down through the list of installed devices to “Network Adapters.” If the adapter is installed, that’s where you’ll find it.

Can I hack WiFi without WiFi adapter?

Wireless hacking has 2 stages: Capture handshake and thus obtain the encrypted password. This stage REQUIRES a wireless adapter. You cannot capture the handshake without it.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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