How to Setup Wireshark

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• November 14, 2024

How to Setup Wireshark

To set up your laptop to capture and analyze wireless network traffic using Aircrack-ng’s airmon-ng and Wireshark, follow these steps:

First Buy and Get the necessary equipment

To capture and analyze wireless network traffic using tools like Aircrack-ng’s airmon-ng and Wireshark, it’s essential to have a compatible wireless network adapter that supports monitor mode and packet injection. Many built-in laptop Wi-Fi adapters lack these capabilities, so using an external USB Wi-Fi adapter is often necessary.

Selecting a Compatible USB Wi-Fi Adapter

When choosing a USB Wi-Fi adapter, ensure it supports monitor mode and packet injection. Here are some recommended models:

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TURN ON THE WIFI ADAPTER

Installation and Setup

1. Connect the Adapter: Plug the USB Wi-Fi adapter into your laptop.
2. Verify Recognition: Use the lsusb command to confirm that your system recognizes the adapter.
3. Install Drivers: Ensure the necessary drivers are installed. Some adapters may require additional driver installation, especially on Linux systems.
4. Enable Monitor Mode: Use airmon-ng to set the adapter to monitor mode:
   bash

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   sudo airmon-ng start wlan1


   Replace wlan1 with your adapter’s interface name.

5. Capture Traffic: Launch Wireshark and select the monitor mode interface (e.g., wlan1mon) to start capturing wireless traffic.

Installing in Kali Linux

1. Install Necessary Tools

• Aircrack-ng Suite: This suite includes airmon-ng, which enables monitor mode on your wireless interface.
  • On Debian-based systems:
    bash

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    sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install aircrack-ng

  • On Red Hat-based systems:
    bash

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    sudo dnf install aircrack-ng

• Wireshark: A network protocol analyzer for capturing and inspecting network traffic.
  • On Debian-based systems:
    bash

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    sudo apt-get install wireshark

  • On Red Hat-based systems:
    bash

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    sudo dnf install wireshark


2. Verify Wireless Adapter Compatibility

Ensure your wireless adapter supports monitor mode and packet injection. Not all adapters have this capability. Consult the Aircrack-ng documentation for a list of compatible devices.

3. Enable Monitor Mode

• Identify your wireless interface:
  bash

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  iwconfig


  Look for interfaces like wlan0 or wlp2s0.

• Stop interfering processes:
  bash

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  sudo airmon-ng check kill


  This command terminates processes that might interfere with airmon-ng.

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• Enable monitor mode:
  bash

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  sudo airmon-ng start wlan0


  Replace wlan0 with your interface name. This command creates a new interface, typically named wlan0mon, in monitor mode.

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4. Capture Traffic with Wireshark

• Launch Wireshark with root privileges:
  bash

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  sudo wireshark

• In Wireshark, select the monitor mode interface (e.g., wlan0mon) to start capturing wireless traffic.

5. Analyze Captured Traffic

• Use Wireshark’s filtering capabilities to focus on specific protocols or traffic types.

6. Disable Monitor Mode After Capture

• Stop monitor mode to return your adapter to its normal state:
  bash

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  sudo airmon-ng stop wlan0mon


  Replace wlan0mon with your monitor mode interface name.

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Important Considerations

• Legal and Ethical Use: Ensure you have authorization to capture and analyze network traffic. Unauthorized interception of communications is illegal and unethical.
• Interference with Network Services: Be aware that enabling monitor mode and capturing traffic can disrupt normal network operations. Use these tools responsibly.

By following these steps, you can configure your laptop to capture and analyze wireless network traffic using airmon-ng and Wireshark.

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