Testing 802.11w by sending deauth packets: Broadcast and Unicast.

802.11w standard was introduced to protect WLAN management frames so that the WLAN stations can be protected against deauthentication OR Rogue Association attacks sent by an attacker. A very interesting piece here is sending spoofed deauthentication broadcast OR Unicast messages. There are multiple software that can be used for this purpose, but I will beContinue reading “Testing 802.11w by sending deauth packets: Broadcast and Unicast.”

Guest user-auth with ClearPass and Arista APs – Using CoA

Problem Statement/Use Case:  Guest access in an Enterprise network has become a necessity. As mobile devices are getting widely accepted the data demands are as well increasing every day. In an Enterprise Network a Guest network is isolated and when considering the fact that all devices should have access to internet; care should be takenContinue reading “Guest user-auth with ClearPass and Arista APs – Using CoA”

Troubleshooting WiFi Connectivity Issues (Vendor Neutral)

Connectivity Issues (Considering the fact that the RF environment is clean enough for wireless Clients to communicate i.e. without interference and high noise levels) are difficult to troubleshoot in a wireless environment. There are many parameters to look in since the medium we use for communication is air which is widely open to all. A connectivity issueContinue reading “Troubleshooting WiFi Connectivity Issues (Vendor Neutral)”