One way to bolster your understanding of Wi-Fi security is to do some hacking yourself. That doesn\u2019t mean you should infiltrate a company\u2019s network or snoop on a neighbor\u2019s setup. Rather, ethical hacking and legitimate Wi-Fi penetration testing \u2013 done in cooperation with the network owner \u2013 can help you learn more about the strengths and limitations of wireless security. Understanding potential Wi-Fi vulnerabilities can help you to better protect the networks you manage and ensure safer connections when you access other wireless networks.<\/p>\n
General purpose Wi-Fi stumblers are the simplest and most innocent tools to add to your pen testing kit. Though typically passive tools, they serve an important purpose. They allow you to see what access points (AP) are nearby and their details, such as the signal level, security\/encryption type, and media access control (MAC) address. It\u2019s a tool even a hacker would utilize to find the next victim.<\/p>\n