Explore the complexities of monitoring 802.11ac networks in this Hack In The Box Security Conference talk. Delve into the challenges posed by advanced features like multi-user MIMO, beamforming, and high-speed data transmission. Learn why traditional USB-based monitoring solutions fall short and discover how to repurpose access point hardware to create a scalable, custom 802.11ac monitoring platform. Gain practical knowledge on setting up monitor mode interfaces, redirecting packets to Wireshark, and implementing remote monitoring techniques. Walk away with the necessary code, scripts, and insights to build your own advanced Wi-Fi monitoring system capable of handling the demands of modern high-speed wireless networks.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
About Me
Talk Outline
Monitoring 802.11a/b/g Netwo
Channel Bonding
802.11 n/ac MIMO: Multiple-Input Mult
Spatial Streams
SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO
Beamforming
802.11n & 802.11ac
802.11n/ac Monitoring Challen
Monitoring 802.11n/ac Networ
Ubiquiti - Unifi AP Series
UAP-AC-PRO
Wireless Interfaces
Wlanconfig Tool
Create 2.4 Ghz Monitor Mode Inte
Create 5Ghz Monitor Mode Inter
Redirect Packets to Local Wireshark
Remote Monitoring with Wirest
Better Alternative
Powered by USB, External Anter
Smaller, Pocket Friendly Shap
Vendor Web UI
Updating Package List
Install Packages
WiFi Interfaces
Conclusion
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Hack In The Box Security Conference
