How to Hack Non-WPS WiFi Networks: A Step-by-Step Guide for Android Users

Wondering if it's possible to hack into non-WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WiFi networks using your Android device? The answer is yes. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of setting up and performing a WiFi attack using your rooted Android phone. We'll use a well-known tool, Aircrack-ng, which can be installed on a rooted Android device via a Kali Linux environment.

Preliminary Setup

To begin, ensure that your Android phone is rooted. This process allows you to run custom software that enables advanced networking functions. You will also need to install Kali Linux on your Android device, which can be done through a tool like Termux. Additionally, make sure your device supports the bcmon app, which is used for monitoring network interfaces.

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to hack into a non-WPS WiFi network:

Open Terminal in Kali Linux: Access the terminal and start the Kali Linux environment on your Android device. Run airmon-ng: This command will show you your driver name. In my case, it was mono. Stop airmon-ng on mono: This step is necessary to kill any processes that could interfere with our attack. You may need to run this command multiple times if you find processes with PID numbers. Airodump-ng to Monitor WiFi Networks: Use the command Airodump-ng mono to list all available WiFi networks, including their BSSID, ESSID, and security protocols. The higher the PWR (Signal Strength) number, the better the chances of successfully cracking the password. Select a WiFi Network: Choose a network and note down its BSSID. Next, start capturing packets with the command aireplay-ng -3 -b BSSID mono. Be patient as you will start seeing numerous ARP requests and packet data. Data Capture: Open a new terminal and start the data capture process with the command airodump-ng -w mono. Save the captured data in a .cap file for later analysis. Crack the WiFi Password: In another terminal, navigate to the directory where your .cap file is located and run the command aircrack-ng .cap. This tool will attempt to crack the password by trying multiple key combinations. It will display a prompt message when the correct key is found.

Conclusion

Hacking into non-WPS WiFi networks is a powerful technique that can be used for various purposes, including penetration testing and network security analysis. However, it's important to use this knowledge ethically and obtain proper authorization before attempting to hack any network. Always respect privacy and abide by legal standards.