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--- fake_authentication [2007/05/31 15:49] – added troubleshooting section for Waiting for beacon frame darkaudax
+++ fake_authentication [2007/08/21 04:14] – reverted change by twistedb mister_x
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 ===== Usage Tips =====
 ==== Setting MAC address ====
-It is good practice to set your card's MAC address to the one you specify via the "-h" parameter if they are different.  Having them the same, ensures that wireless "ACK"s are sent by your card.  This means subsequent attacks work smoothly.
+It is good practice to set your card's MAC address to the one you specify via the "-h" parameter if they are different. Having them the same, ensures that wireless "ACK"s are sent by your card. This means subsequent attacks work smoothly.
 Detailed instructions on changing the card MAC address can be found in the FAQ: [[http://aircrack-ng.org/doku.php?id=faq#how_do_i_change_my_card_s_mac_address|How do I change my card's MAC address ?]].
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 For all of the above, running airodump-ng and the related text file should provide all the information you require identify and correct the problem.
+==== Airodump-ng does not show the ESSID ====
+Airodump-ng does not show the ESSID!  How do I do fake authentication since this is a required parameter?
+Answer:  You need to patient.  When a client associates with the AP, then airodump-ng will obtain and display the ESSID.  If you are impatient then [[http://aircrack-ng.org/doku.php?id=deauthentication|deathenticate a client]] to get the  ESSID immediately.