VMWare, working Wifi Cards using Backtrack 3

http://backtrack.offensive-security.com/index.php/HCL:Wireless
"The compat-wireless drivers are constantly being updated, and may provide functionality that the current stock kernel drivers in BackTrack do not. "
http://www.backtrack-linux.org/wiki/index.php/Compat-wireless


This is a tutorial on what the best way is to make a wifi card work properly with Backtrack 3 in VMWare. if you have any questions or any regards, don't hesitate to message me. Thanks for watching

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[TheAlis07]

i'm using backtrack 4 beta & backtrack 4 r2 "live cd" on vmware 6.5.2.

i have usb wifi cards:Realtek RTL8192SU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Adapter.

& this: 108Mbps Wireless Network USB Dongle.

i followed any step that u did but same problem.

no wireless found.oh & i'm using win xp (desktop).plz help me bro.

[riddlerthemarine]

@TheAlis07 Info updated, check it out.



[apostolhro]

man can youhelp me? if yes tell it to me to tell you what usb card i have

[riddlerthemarine]

@apostolhro Well the name should appear physically on the card.

[riddlerthemarine]

@apostolhro Well the name should appear physically on the card.

[Pantherlnv]

my wifi runs fine on live cd but on virtualbox or vmware it cannot find my wifi :? am usin atheros 5007 help

[riddlerthemarine]

@Pantherlnv That's because it's not going to detect all hardware. it's recommended that you use a USB card.

[H41223]

@786alber yes it does but not in vmplayer

you habe to install backtrack o your computer

[bmwmgii]

hey is it necessary to wifi card .can i use android phone instead .

[lamrin2]

help me plzzz i have Atheros AR5B95 adapter in my netbook and i am using vmware player on my windows xp to run back track 5..

My internet is working but in konsole when i type airmon-ng it does not shows interface .. plz help me...

[786alber]

Does laptop wifi Adapter works

I have Atheros AR928X Wireless Network Adapter (sony vaio)

please answer ....

[apostolhro]

i wont to make my F6D4050 - N150 Enhanced Wireless USB Network work at Backtrack 3 {at VMWare workstasion}

[apostolhro]

@riddlerthemarine i have F6D4050 - N150 Enhanced Wireless USB Network Adapter

how can i make it to work at back track3?

i have and F7D4101 Play Wireless USB Adapter but that is another case