Wireless
Kismet
Wireless network detector, sniffer, and IDS for 802.11 and more.
Authorized testing only. Practice on systems you own, isolated labs, or targets with written permission. Unauthorized access is illegal.
When
Passive wireless survey and rogue AP detection.
How
Start kismet; use web UI; review discovered devices and SSIDs.
Why
Excellent for site surveys and discovery without attacking.
Commands & usage
sudo kismet
# Open https://localhost:2501
Commands are educational examples. Adapt hosts, paths, and rates to your authorized scope.
Tags
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