Home Network & IoT
Bettercap LAN discovery modules
Bettercap net.recon/net.probe for live LAN mapping and passive recon.
Authorized testing only. Practice on systems you own, isolated labs, or targets with written permission. Unauthorized access is illegal.
When
Interactive discovery of hosts and MDNS/NBNS chatter on your network.
How
net.probe on; net.show; avoid spoof modules unless intentionally testing your own lab.
Why
Live view of who joins the Wi-Fi is excellent situational awareness.
Commands & usage
sudo bettercap -iface wlan0
net.probe on
net.show
net.recon on
Commands are educational examples. Adapt hosts, paths, and rates to your authorized scope.
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