Cace Technologies AirPcap Wireless Capture Adapters - Manual (Page 22)

20 AirPcap User’s Guide
Transmit Raw 802.11 Frames on Your Network
For advanced users, AirPcap Tx and AirPcap Ex have the ability to inject
raw 802.11 frames into your wireless network which makes them an
invaluable aid in assessing the security of your wireless network.
There are several freeware and open-source tools that are compatible with
AirPcap Tx and AirPcap Ex. Since these tools have not been developed
by CACE Technologies, it is recommended that you visit their official
websites for additional information.
• Aircrack-ng. This is a well-known suite of tools for auditing
wireless networks. It allows various types of attacks on a wireless
network.
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To learn more visit the official aircrack-ng website:
www.aircrack-ng.org
• Cain & Abel. This is a multi-function security tool for Windows
that includes wireless accees point and host detection.
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To learn more visit the official Cain & Abel website:
www.oxid.it/cain.html
Using the AirPcap API, AirPcap Tx and Ex can inject any kind of frame,
including control, management, and data frames. This frames can be
transmitted at any allowable rate depending upon your adapter.
Unlike passive reception, there are restrictions on the transmission
frequencies/channels imposed by various countries. While there are no
channel restrictions for monitoring 802.11 traffic, AirPcap Tx and Ex will
allow transmission on only those channels that are permitted according to
the ship-to country.