Step-by-step – Fern Getting Started Guide for Gnu/Linux

Getting Started

2. 2. Fixing System

   First, Set Wlan Interface Name
   So to discover the Wireless Adapter ID run:

   ifconfig | grep wl

   Then turn it Off with:

   sudo ip link set wlan1 down

   In case, change the “wlan1” with your current one.
   Now set the Card Name properly as:

   sudo ip link set wlan1 name wlan1mon

   And turn it On again:

   sudo ip link set wlan1mon up

   Last, to check up the Network status run:

   sudo airmon-ng

   

   Thanks to CyberSpace!

3. 3. Launching Fern

   Finally, Launch & Enjoy Fern
   Use the Desktop Launcher:

   

   From Shell with:

   fern-wifi-cracker

4. 4. Recovering Wifi Pass

   Finally, to Recover/Test Wi-fi WPA/WEP Passwords
   First, enable the Wireless Interface in Monitor Mode:

   

   Next, Scan for Access Points:

   

   Choose the retrieved Wireless Networks:

   

   And then your should be able to follow with your first Wireless PenTesting attempt:

   

   Good Luck! ;)