Re: Pentesting a WEP-protected wifi network

["AF" <saphyr () infomaniak ch>]

> IMO, the real problem with Live CDs - they usually don't contain
> particular driver for your wi-fi card, I found this for Knoppix 3.5 and my
> wi-fi card Intel Pro/Wireless 2200 BG, laptop IBM T42. Although, there
> are drivers for linux - ipw2200, I use them with Gentoo distr.
> Roman Shirokov
> Systems Administrator


Hi list!
When using your live cd through a virtual machine (such as vmware), the
virtual network card is usually some kind of 'detected everywhere' model. 
Vmware provides a bridging functionnality, which will directly link the 
virtual card to the real one, whatever model it may be.
Runnint the live cd directly from boot may in some configurations, prevent
the network drivers from loading correctly.

if that helps...

@ntonio

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