Pentesting devices. Review of hacking devices. Part 3: Wi-Fi + Network

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. We do not support and condemn any cybercrime. We hope this article will help you better organize your security on the Internet, forewarned is forearmed.



In recent years, a huge number of pentester devices have appeared in the clearnet, and new ones are constantly appearing. Most are sold in scattered stores around the world (including on aliexpress), and pentesters have a new headache - to choose the right one among dozens of similar devices or to look for another “universal” solution. Finally, cool specialist and information security consultant Yago Hansen just put together a catalog of cool devices, hardware and accessories that have proven their effectiveness. Now the catalog is of the second version, it contains 177 items from 8 categories. We bring to your attention its adaptation in the form of a cycle of 7 posts (some categories will be combined or divided into two articles due to the difference in volume).

What will happen in the loop:

• Mini computers
• RF
• Wi-Fi + Network
• RFID & NFC + HID & Keylog
• Bus
• Accessories 1/2
• Accessories 2/2

Wi-Fi + Network

▍1. Alfa AW-US036NHA

Best 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi Device



This is the most versatile Wi-Fi card on the market for many years. It supports monitoring mode for most Linux distributions such as Kali Linux, Debian and others. It also supports Windows OS, allowing you to create AP devices on it using driver and utility. Kali supports all modes of operation (fake hotspot, multiple hotspots, monitor mode, guided mode) and is supported by almost every hacking tool on the market. The only limitation of this card is that it does not support 5 GHz.





Price - from 35 euros

▍2. Alfa AWUS-036ACH

The best 802.11n Wi-Fi device in 2.4 / 5GHz The



AWUS036ACH Dual Band 802.11ac Wireless USB Adapter provides incredible distances and blazing speeds for Mac or Windows computers on Wi-Fi - Up to 300Mbps for 2 network , 4 GHz and up to 867 Mbps for a 5.0 GHz network. AWUS036ACH connects to your computer via USB 3.0 with AC1200 Wi-Fi technology for superior performance. Inheriting years of experience in the wireless industry, the ALFA AWUS036ACH is built on the latest 802.11ac standards as well as high-sensitivity dual-band antennas for extraordinary signal strength and coverage. Supports dual band AC1200.





Price - from 55 euros

▍3. 4 Watt 2.4 GHz amplifier

Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Amplifier



This 4W amplifier can be very useful for some types of Wi-Fi / Bluetooth attacks when you need extra radio power because you are too far from a target or because you want the best possible cover and power. ... But remember, power isn't everything, and you also need to have quality interfaces. And also you have to take care of the situations in which you use it, because such powerful transmissions are banned all over the world.





Price - from 25 euros

▍4. RF connector adapter kit

Always connected



Widely used for antennas, broadcasting, radio communications, telecommunications, coaxial cable, LMR, video surveillance, microwave applications, etc. The adapter kit makes life easier for technicians and engineers, allowing you to connect anywhere in seconds. The kit includes 20 types of reusable coaxial connectors - BNC / F / N / SMA / TNC / UHF - for male and female adapters that can be used in various combinations for most applications. Just screw it onto a jack or other device and it will work.





Price - from 30 euros

▍5. 2.4GHz / 15dBi yagi antenna

For long distances, the



yagi TP512 wireless antenna in most cases cannot be connected directly to the device (Wi-Fi router, signal booster, etc.) without some kind of cable / converter / adapter. This antenna has an N-female connector, so it will require an N-female adapter to your device's connector type, usually an RP-SMA coaxial cable connector. And also you can install a signal amplifier between the device and the antenna.





Price - from 30 euros

▍6. 2.4 GHz / 9 dBi omni antenna

Expanding horizons



This Wi-Fi antenna will dramatically increase the range and strength of your Wi-Fi signal. Supported for internal use only. This omnidirectional antenna is a direct replacement for the antenna that comes standard with your router, access point, VoIP device, or PCI card. The antenna is omnidirectional, no aiming required - it can send and receive Wi-Fi in all directions. This antenna is stronger than the less powerful booster antennas offered by major manufacturers.





Price - from 10 euros

▍7. Wi-Fi deauther

While the jammer simply generates noise in a specific frequency range (i.e. 2.4 GHz), a deauthentication attack is only possible due to a vulnerability in the Wi-Fi (802.11) standard. The deauthenticator does not interfere with any frequencies, it just sends out several Wi-Fi packets that make certain devices shut down; this allows you to choose a specific goal. A silencer simply blocks everything within a radius and is therefore usually highly illegal. This ESP8266 based development board features a built-in 18650 charging system, OLED display and 3-axis slide switch. It installs with the latest ESP8266 Deauther software. With this device, you can carry out various attacks to test Wi-Fi networks. Please note that ESP8266 only supports 2.4GHz. Detailed software informationhere .





Price - from 8 euros

▍8. Wi-Fi PCB antenna

8dBi PCB Antenna for 2.4GHz / 5GHz



This is a dual band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) antenna that is suitable for any Wi-Fi application. It is widely used for projects such as Wi-Fi Deauther, extending the range of any standard Wi-Fi device. This kind of antenna is ideal for use inside any enclosed device to avoid the use of external antennas in outdoor projects. Inside any ABS or PVC enclosure, there will be little loss and you will increase your Wi-Fi range while expanding your coverage.





Price - from 8 euros

▍9. Gl-Inet AR150

OpenWRT / LEDE Pineapple



Router These small routers based on the OpenWRT operating system (now called LEDE) are the best option for those looking for a very small, low power platform that runs Linux. The included hardware is based on Qualcomm SOC, with a Wi-Fi interface compatible with monitoring mode that allows you to scan for access points and Wi-Fi stations. The processor is not impressive in performance, but it is suitable for small projects such as sensors, scanners, deauthenticators, MiTM, etc. The AR150 also uses very similar hardware to the Hak5 Pineapple Nano, but costs much less. Therefore, the hackers ported the Pineapple firmware to this device. Here here you can read about the transfer andhere you can download the firmware itself.





Price - from 27 euros

▍10. Gl-Inet AR750S slate

Slate Gigabit Wireless Router hides all your workspaces digitally with a secure VPN. Connect your global offices with Slate so employees from all locations can communicate with each other remotely and all data is transferred securely. Slate is designed for frequent travelers, so it's compact and lightweight. You can slip it into your backpack or even your pocket and take it with you wherever you go. It also comes with a USB port for connecting a USB / 3G modem. And of course, the OS is based on open source LEDE / OpenWRT.





Price - from 70 euros

▍11. Gl-Inet AR300M shadow

OpenWRT / LEDE Advanced Router



These small routers based on the OpenWRT operating system (now called LEDE) are the best option for those looking for a very small, low power platform that runs Linux. The included hardware is based on the Atheros Qualcomm SOC, which includes a Wi-Fi interface compatible with monitoring mode that allows you to scan for access points and Wi-Fi stations.





Price - from 27 euros

▍12. Gl-Inet USB150 Minirouter

OpenWRT / LEDE Routers



These small routers, the size of a USB stick, are based on the OpenWRT operating system (now called LEDE). This is a good option for developing any application based on a very small, low power Linux platform. The included hardware is based on Qualcom SOC, which includes a Wi-Fi interface compatible with monitoring mode that allows you to scan for access points and Wi-Fi stations. If you just need to secure the channel to your laptop by creating another layer between the internet and you, you can use these mini routers to connect over Tor or VPN so that no one can access your network traffic.





Price - from 27 euros

▍13. Gl-Inet Mifi

OpenWRT / LEDE 4G router with battery



This small 4G LTE router is a good option for building a hacking device with an internet connection. The hardware is based on the Atheros SOC, which includes a Wi-Fi interface that allows you to scan and capture raw Wi-Fi information in monitoring mode. There are also GPIO, UART ports for connecting GPS or any other device. The 4G connectivity option is based on an internal PCIe port where a Quectel EC25 4G WWAN card is inserted. All firmware, SDK and code are open source and available on github. There is also a built-in battery and charger, so it can be used offline. There are slots for a SIM card, and for a microSD card. There is also a free USB-A connector for connecting an optional Wi-Fi card or other peripheral devices.





Price - from 109 euros

▍14. Quectel EC25-EU 4G modem

4G / 3G / GSM / GPRS + GPS / GNSS



Quectel EC25 Mini PCIe is a series of Category 4 LTE modules with a standard PCI Express MiniCard (MiniPCIe) form factor. It is optimized specifically for M2M and IoT applications and provides 150 Mbps receive and 50 Mbps upload. EC25 Mini PCIe contains 5 options: EC25-J Mini PCIe, EC25-E Mini PCIe, EC25-AU Mini PCIe, EC25-V Mini PCIe and EC25-A Mini PCIe; this makes it backward compatible with existing EDGE and GSM / GPRS networks, providing connectivity even in remote areas without 4G or 3G coverage. EC25 Mini PCIe supports Qualcomm IZat Gen8C Lite location technology (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS). Integrated GNSS greatly simplifies product design and provides faster, more accurate and reliable positioning. Large set of internet protocols,industry standard interfaces and broad functionality (USB drivers for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 / 8.1, 10, Linux, Android / eCall) expand the module's applicability to a wide range of M2M applications such as industrial router, industrial PDA, rugged tablet PC , and video surveillance.





Price - from 45 euros

▍15. Waveshare 4G modem + GPS

4G / 3G / 2G / GSM / GPRS + GPS / GNSS



In many of your projects, you will need an IoT Internet communications system, for which LTE has become the de facto standard. There are many LTE carriers available around the world, and LTE broadband data bandwidth is more than affordable, offering high speed and broadband connectivity around the world. This modem can be easily integrated into your Raspberry pi projects as an expansion by connecting to the board using a 40-pin connector. There is a SIM card slot and many possible configurations for connecting the modem to other cards. You can also use it as a regular external 4G modem thanks to the USB connector. Linux is easiest to use with wvdial.





Price - from 60 euros

▍16. LTE PCB Antenna

4G / 3G / 2G / GSM / GPRS + GPS / GNSS



When developing your own hacking devices and integrating technologies based on mobile networks, you will need to find an antenna that suits your needs. This small PCB antenna features a UFL connector commonly found in embedded devices. PCB antennas are quite suitable for projects where there is not enough space to use external omnidirectional antennas. This antenna will work in all required bands, including 4G / 3G / 2G / GSM / GPRS + GPS / GNSS applications that need to be connected to the same RF circuit.





Price - from 12 euros



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