Kali Linux Wireless Penetration Testing : Beginner's Guide

Time for action – configuring the access point

Let's begin! We will set the access point up to use Open Authentication with an SSID of Wireless Lab.

Follow these instructions step by step:

1. Power on the access point and use an Ethernet cable to connect your laptop to one of the access point's Ethernet ports.
2. Enter the IP address of the access point configuration terminal in your browser. For the TP-Link, it is by default 192.168.1.1. You should consult your access point's setup guide to find its IP address. If you do not have the manuals for the access point, you can also find the IP address by running the route –n command. The gateway IP address is typically the access point's IP. Once you are connected, you should see a configuration portal that ...