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To handle the requirements of these protocols during association, a userspace daemon is needed: it is called a WPA supplicant. | To handle the requirements of these protocols during association, a userspace daemon is needed: it is called a WPA supplicant. | ||
The most used one on Linux is ''wpa_supplicant''; we will see here how to install and configure it. | The most used one on Linux is ''wpa_supplicant''; we will see here how to install and configure it. | ||
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==Installation== | ==Installation== | ||
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When dealing with "strong" encryption of WiFi networks, you have to setup a WPA or WPA2 configuration. To handle the requirements of these protocols during association, a userspace daemon is needed: it is called a WPA supplicant. The most used one on Linux is wpa_supplicant; we will see here how to install and configure it.
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Note: wpa_supplicant is also able to handle WEP connections |
Installation
$ make menuconfig
Package Selection for the target --->
Networking --->
[*] wpa_supplicant
[ ] Enable WPA with EAP
[*] Install wpa_cli binary
[ ] Install wpa_passphrase binary
EAP is only needed if you plan to use WPA in Enterprise mode == with a Radius server.
Usage
wpa_supplicant needs a configuration file in /etc/wpa_supplicant.conf.
# wpa_supplicant -iwlan0 -c/etc/wpa_supplicant.conf -B
