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This document discusses setting up Kismet on Kali Linux to monitor wireless networks. It involves installing guest additions, drivers for a USB wireless adapter, and using Kismet to detect nearby WiFi networks. The document also covers converting the Kismet file to a pcapng file to analyze network activity and packets using Wireshark. Through this process, the author learned that Kismet is useful for wireless discovery, intrusion detection, and packet sniffing of networks.

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This document discusses setting up Kismet on Kali Linux to monitor wireless networks. It involves installing guest additions, drivers for a USB wireless adapter, and using Kismet to detect nearby WiFi networks. The document also covers converting the Kismet file to a pcapng file to analyze network activity and packets using Wireshark. Through this process, the author learned that Kismet is useful for wireless discovery, intrusion detection, and packet sniffing of networks.

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Working with Kismet

Sabrina Toubbeh

CSOL 570

9 August 2021
1. The first step in order to use kismet, I had to install the guest additions.

2. The next step was to install drivers for the realtek USB chipset I am using within the kali

terminal so it could recognize the USB. These are the commands (StackExchange):

208 sudo apt install -y dkms git bc

209 git clone -b v5.6.1 https://github.com/fastoe/RTL8812BU.git\n

210 cd RTL8812BU

211 make

212 sudo make install

213 sudo reboot

3. While I was operating the Kismet software on Kali Linux, I was able to get a list of all

the broadcasting SSIDs. I was able to determine the AP, MAC address (BSSID), the
SSID(network name), the channel in use, encryption type, number of packets transmitting

on the network, and when the data was last seen. On my home network

(ThunderKingdom), it shows that it is Wi-fi protected access 2 (WPA2), pre-shared key

(PSK), and Advanced Encryption Standard with a counter mode encryption and MAC

authentication (AES-CCM). It seems like most of the network environments around my

area were using the same encryption since they are mostly personal home wifis. The

nearest shopping center from my house is about 1.2 miles so it did not pick up any

commercial wifis (open wi-fi).

Lastly, in order to view the output from Kismet operations, I had to convert the .kismet file into a

.pcapng file. I then opened the pcapng file with wireshark. It displays a snapshot of all the

networks and activity Kismet detected. Using wireshark can reveal any information that is sent in
the device packets. This can be helpful to use for analyzing later on and look for any malicious

activity on your network. It can also be used for any troubleshooting purposes.

History and Description of Commands


Reflection of Using Kismet

After completing this assignment, I have learned that Kismet can be an extremely useful tool for

various reasons. Kismet works for almost any wireless card and it is a network detector, intrusion

detection system and packet sniffer for WLANs. It allows channel hopping to find as many

networks as possible which means that it changes from one channel to another in a short interval

of time. It can also get data from GPS receivers to allow geographical use. I can see Kismet

being used by ethical hackers, computer network security professionals and penetration testers.

What makes Kismet really popular is its ability to capture packets without leaving any signs that

it is in use. Penetrations use Kismet to better understand their target and perform wireless LAN

discovery. With the right knowledge, Kismet can be used in wardriving, GPS mapping, network

reporting and alerts, and even more advanced options.


References:

GAD3RGAD3R (n.d) . I am trying to install the drivers and the kernel gives me this error:.

Retrieved from

https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/644112/i-am-trying-to-install-the-drivers-and-the-kern

el-gives-me-this-error

Kismetdb to pcap. (2021, August 08). Retrieved from

https://www.kismetwireless.net/docs/readme/kismetdb_to_pcap/

“Connect USB Wireless Adapter to Kali Linux in Virtualbox.” Youtube. Uploaded by Ed Walsh,

15 March 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ETBeRQBs4

“How to install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Kali Linux.” Youtube. Uploaded by

ProgrammingKnowledge2, 1 May 2020.

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