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Old 07-07-2009, 09:20 PM   #1
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need help with backtrack 4


i am running backtrack 4 pre-final when i try and use the kismet my card wont go into monitoring mode is there a fix for this without having to get a new wireless card it is an atheros wireless card i need to be able to get it into monitoring mode to use the kismet.
 
Old 07-07-2009, 09:33 PM   #2
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try manually with:
ifconfig wlan0 down
iwconfig wlan0 mode monitor
ifconfig wlan0 up
 
Old 07-07-2009, 09:40 PM   #3
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tried it said set failed on device wlan0 device or resource busy
 
  


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