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🔐 Aircrack-ng: A Complete Guide with Installation on Snigdha OS

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# Aircrack-NG

### 🔐 Aircrack-ng: A Complete Guide with Installation on Snigdha OS ​

Aircrack-ng is a powerful suite of tools used for monitoring, testing, cracking, and securing Wi-Fi networks. This guide will cover how to install Aircrack-ng on Snigdha OS and explain its key tools. Let’s dive in! 🚀

### 🛠️ How to Install Aircrack-ng on Snigdha OS ​

1. Update Your System: Always ensure your system is up-to-date before installing new software:

       sudo pacman -Syu

2. Install Aircrack-ng: Aircrack-ng is available in the official Snigdha OS repositories:

       sudo pacman -S aircrack-ng

3. Verify Installation: Check that Aircrack-ng is installed correctly by running:

       aircrack-ng --help

   If installed successfully, you'll see a list of commands and options. ✅

### 🧰 Aircrack-ng Tools Overview ​

The Aircrack-ng suite includes several tools for various purposes:

1. Airmon-ng (Monitor Mode Enabler) 🛰️
   Enables monitor mode on your wireless network interface.

   Usage:

       sudo airmon-ng start wlan0

   This sets your `wlan0` device to monitor mode, allowing you to capture Wi-Fi traffic.

2. Airodump-ng (Packet Capture) 📡
   Captures packets and displays information about nearby wireless networks.

   Usage:

       sudo airodump-ng wlan0mon

   Replace `wlan0mon` with your monitor-enabled interface. It displays SSIDs, BSSIDs, channels, and more.

3. Aireplay-ng (Packet Injection) 🎯
   Injects packets to test network security or deauthenticate clients.

   Usage:
   Deauthenticate a client to capture a handshake:

       sudo aireplay-ng --deauth 10 -a <BSSID> -c <CLIENT_MAC> wlan0mon

   - `<BSSID>`: MAC address of the target access point.
   - `<CLIENT_MAC>`: MAC address of the client.

4. Aircrack-ng (Password Cracker) 🔓
   Cracks WPA/WPA2 passwords using captured handshakes.

   Usage:

       aircrack-ng -w wordlist.txt -b <BSSID> capture_file.cap

   - `wordlist.txt`: File containing potential passwords.
   - `capture_file.cap`: Packet capture file with the handshake.

5. Airdecap-ng (Decrypt Packets) 🔐
   Decrypts WEP/WPA-encrypted packets after obtaining keys.

   Usage:

       airdecap-ng -w <WPA_KEY> capture_file.cap

### 🔍 Example Workflow: Cracking WPA/WPA2 ​

1. Enable Monitor Mode:
   Start monitoring with Airmon-ng:

       sudo airmon-ng start wlan0

2. Capture Packets:
   Use Airodump-ng to scan for networks:

       sudo airodump-ng wlan0mon

   Focus on a target by capturing packets on its channel:

       sudo airodump-ng --bssid <BSSID> --channel <CHANNEL> --write capture wlan0mon

3. Deauthenticate a Client:
   Force a client to reconnect to capture the WPA handshake:

       sudo aireplay-ng --deauth 10 -a <BSSID> -c <CLIENT_MAC> wlan0mon

4. Crack the Handshake:
   Use Aircrack-ng with a wordlist to crack the password:

       aircrack-ng -w wordlist.txt -b <BSSID> capture-01.cap

### ⚠️ Important Notes ​

1. Ethical Use Only:
   Always obtain explicit permission before testing any network. Unauthorized use is illegal.

2. Hardware Compatibility:
   Ensure your wireless card supports monitor mode and packet injection. Popular chipsets include Atheros and Realtek.

3. Wordlist Quality:
   Cracking success depends on your wordlist. Use comprehensive wordlists like `rockyou.txt` or generate custom ones.

4. Alternative Tools:
   Combine Aircrack-ng with tools like hashcat for advanced cracking.

### 🚀 Resources and Further Learning ​

- Official Aircrack-ng Documentation
- Tutorials on ethical Wi-Fi testing and network security.

By following this guide, you’re equipped to install and use Aircrack-ng effectively. Remember to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Happy testing! 🎉