Author : Amith Raj 1
Date of Publication :7th May 2016
Abstract: A device that performs both the functions of routing and the functions of a wireless access point is called as a wireless router. It can also be used to provide access to the private computer network or Internet. A set of Media Access Control(MAC) and Physical Layer specifications for implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication is defined in IEEE 802.11. It supports different connection types like PPPOE, Static IP address, Dynamic IP address and Bridge as provided by the ISP. These devices can also be used as modems and WiFi Router protected with a password. There are various WLAN encryption techniques like WEP, WPA, WPA-2(PSK). But all of these encryptions are vulnerable and can be hacked using certain softwares and techniques. In this paper, a number of hacking techniques using softwares like Aircrack, WiFite are explained for research purpose. This paper also discusses about setting up a secure WiFi router using different encryption techniques with combination of security features of routers like Mac Address filtering and Firewalls to protect from hackers and attackers. The primary purpose of this research is to demonstrate a brief idea on ethical hacking and provide sufficient security for home and enterprise network.
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