Linksys WRT54G : ultimate hacking / Paul Asadoorian, Larry Pesce.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Asadoorian, Paul.

Contributor:

Pesce, Larry.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Routers (Computer networks).

Home computer networks.

Wireless communication systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (385 p.)

Place of Publication:

Burlington, MA : Syngress Pub., c2007.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This book will teach the reader how to make the most of their WRT54G series hardware. These handy little inexpensive devices can be configured for a near endless amount of networking tasks. The reader will learn about the WRT54G's hardware components, the different third-party firmware available and the differences between them, choosing the firmware that is right for you, and how to install different third-party firmware distributions. Never before has this hardware been documented in this amount of detail, which includes a wide-array of photographs and complete listing of all WRT54G models

Contents:

Front Cover; Linksys® WRT54G Ultimate Hacking; Copyright Page; Contents; Chapter 1. WRT54G Fundamentals; Introduction; Our Approach to This Book; History of the Linksys WRT54G; Linksys WRT54G Series Hardware; WRT54G Buyer's Guide; Linksys WRT54GS Hardware; Other Linksys WRT54G Hardware to Hack; Resources; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 2. Working with WRTB4G Firmware; Introduction; Installing Third-Party Firmware; Introduction to Firmware Used in This Book; Other Firmware Worth Mentioning; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Links to Sites; Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 3. Using Third-Party FirmwareIntroduction; Configuring and Using OpenWrt; Configuring and Using DD-WRT; Securing Your Firmware; Summary; Resources; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 4. WRT54G Fun Projects; Introduction; Wardriving-in-a-Box; Setting Up a Wireless Media Adapter; Captive Portal-in-a-Box; Asterisk for VolP; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 5. Securing Wireless Using a WRT54G; Introduction; Basic Wireless Security; Configuring WPA-Personal (PSK); Configuring WPA-Enterprise (and WPA2-Enterprise); Summary

Solutions Fast TrackFrequently Asked Questions; Chapter 6. WRT54G for Penetration Testers; Introduction; Tunneling and VPN; Wireless Security Tools Using OpenWrt; WRTSL54GS CDMA Internet Connection; WRT54G Wireless Captive Portal Password Sniffer; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Chapter 7. WRT54G Hardware Hacking; Introduction; Fun with Wireless Antennas; Adding Ports: SD Card, Serial, and JTAG; Powering Your WRT54G with Alternative Sources; Attaching Your WRT54G to Your Laptop; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting WRTS4GIntroduction; Using OpenWrt Failsafe Mode to UnbrickYour Router; Using JTAG to UnbrickYour Router; Getting Further Help; Summary; Solutions Fast Track; Frequently Asked Questions; Appendix A. NVRAM Command Reference; Introduction; nvram Command Usage; IP and Networking; VLANs; Wireless; File System; Miscellaneous Hardware and Custom Software Options; Appendix B. Hardware Hacking Parts; Introduction; Antennas; SD Card; Serial Port; JTAG; Alternative Power; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786611112677

9781281112675

1281112674

9780080556130

0080556132

OCLC:

162131585