Re: Pentesting a WEP-protected wifi network

From: Robin Wood (dninja@gmail.com)
Date: Wed Jan 11 2006 - 16:23:11 EST


On 1/11/06, Francisco Pecorella <fpecor@cantv.net> wrote:
> Hi Rodrigo,
>
> The main idea in order to do a pentest to a wireless network is follow these
> steps:
>
> (3) Wait, Wait some seconds and ready :-). You will have the WEP Key.
>
I wish it was that easy, from my experience, if you don't get the
right type of IVs and the right number you'll be waiting hours only to
be told it isn't breakable.

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