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How to crack WEP

This article explains how to crack WEP. Of course, it's illegal to crack your neighbour's network key without their permission, but this is for the... penetration testers among us. ^_- Prerequisites: A compatible wireless card - you need a card capable of injecting packets. Patience! This process can be sped up with a good signal, but speeding it all up can sometimes fail. If it's slow, it can take a few days, but we can do it in ~15 minutes with the right kit. This tutorial covers c...