In this digital age, having a reliable and secure connection to the internet is imperative for various activities. One of the most common ways to access the internet is through a wireless connection provided by a router. However, using public Wi-Fi networks can pose significant security risks. Fortunately, there are several methods to overcome these issues and ensure a secure and reliable connection.
One such method is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network. A VPN creates a secure and encrypted connection between the user’s device and a VPN server. This method is highly effective in protecting data from being intercepted by third-party hackers.
Another method is to use a tool called Fern WiFi. Fern WiFi is a script that provides users with information about nearby Wi-Fi networks, including their signal strength, encryption type, and password. By using Fern WiFi, users can determine the strength of the nearby Wi-Fi networks and choose the one with the strongest signal.
To utilize Fern WiFi on Kali Linux, users must first install the necessary packages. The command to install these packages is as follows:
sudo apt-get install kali-desktop xfwm4 xfwm4-themes firefox-extended
These packages will install Firefox, which is an essential browser for accessing the internet, and other essential utilities such as xfwm4, which is a window manager, and xfwm4-themes, which is a suite of themes for xfwm4.
After installing the required packages, users can use Fern WiFi by typing the following command in the terminal:
sudo ./fern-wifi
This command will display information about nearby Wi-Fi networks, including their signal strength, encryption type, and password. By using Fern WiFi, users can determine the strength of the nearby Wi-Fi networks and choose the one with the strongest signal.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network using Fern WiFi, users must first select the network they wish to connect to by entering the network’s name, followed by a space and the network’s password. For example, to connect to a network named “My Wi-Fi” with the password “mywificpassword”, users would enter the following command:
sudo ./fern-wifi My Wi-Fi mywificpassword
This command will connect to the selected Wi-Fi network and start a session. Once the session is started, users can access the internet through the selected Wi-Fi network.
In addition to using Fern WiFi, users can also utilize other tools to overcome the risks associated with public Wi-Fi networks. One such tool
