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Linux Mint : How do I connect to WiFi via WPS?

I am running Linux Mint 21. How do I connect to a WPS capable router via WPS ? I know WPS is insecure but that's kind of the point since it was the only way for me to connect to the internet as I did not have the router's password when I needed it. All solutions I have seen so far seem outdated ans...

                                  I am running Linux Mint 21.

How do I connect to a WPS capable router via WPS ? 

I know WPS is insecure but that's kind of the point since it was the only way for me to connect to the internet as I did not have the router's password when I needed it.

All solutions I have seen so far seem outdated ans require various complex steps/custom scripts or config files.

cassepipe (227 rep)

Sep 22, 2022, 06:59 PM • Last activity: May 1, 2025, 10:09 AM

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How to configure hostapd.conf for wps push button?

linux shell-script command-line wifi-hotspot wps

I have android6.0.1 I want to enable the wps when hotspot on. Can anyone give some ideas and give whatever changes i want to do in someother files.? Can anyone provide any application for wps server.? Thanks, VinothS,

                                  I have android6.0.1
I want to enable the wps when hotspot on.

Can anyone give some ideas and give whatever changes i want to do in someother files.?

Can anyone provide any application for wps server.?

Thanks,
VinothS,
                                

VINOTHKUMAR S (53 rep)

Jun 23, 2017, 07:20 AM • Last activity: Sep 12, 2024, 04:14 PM

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Where does wpa_supplicant get WPS-PBC-ACTIVE?

ubuntu wpa-supplicant wlan wifi-hotspot wps

Setting up a hotspot on Ubuntu 20.04 server. The wireless card is Qualcomm Atheros AR928X. Setup with Netplan and the AP works. But I would like to disable the WPS and only keep WPA-PSK part. The netplan script is: ``` version: 2 renderer: NetworkManager wifis: wlp2s0: dhcp4: true optional: true acc...

version: 2
     renderer: NetworkManager
     wifis:
       wlp2s0:
        dhcp4: true
        optional: true
        access-points:
          "my-ap":
            password: "mypassword"
            mode: ap

Tried several ways and found some clue from wpa_supplicant. According to the wpa_supplicant log:

...
systemd: Starting WPA supplicant...
wpa_supplicant: Successfully initialized wpa_supplicant
systemd: Started WPA supplicant.
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: CTRL-EVENT-REGDOM-CHANGE init=BEACON_HINT type=UNKNOWN
wpa_supplicant: rfkill: WLAN soft blocked
wpa_supplicant: nl80211: deinit ifname=wlp2s0 disabled_11b_rates=0
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: WPS-PBC-ACTIVE
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: SME: Trying to authenticate with 5c:02:14:75:7d:33 (SSID='hoho' freq=5200 MHz)
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: Trying to associate with 5c:02:14:75:7d:33 (SSID='hoho' freq=5200 MHz)
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: Associated with 5c:02:14:75:7d:33
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: CTRL-EVENT-SUBNET-STATUS-UPDATE status=0
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: CTRL-EVENT-REGDOM-CHANGE init=COUNTRY_IE type=COUNTRY alpha2=CN
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: WPA: Key negotiation completed with 5c:02:14:75:7d:33 [PTK=CCMP GTK=CCMP]
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: CTRL-EVENT-CONNECTED - Connection to 5c:02:14:75:7d:33 completed [id=0 id_str=]
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: CTRL-EVENT-SIGNAL-CHANGE above=1 signal=-63 noise=-95 txrate=13000
wpa_supplicant: wlp2s0: CTRL-EVENT-SIGNAL-CHANGE above=1 signal=-57 noise=-95 txrate=121500
...

Not sure where wpa_supplicant get the "WPS-PBC-ACTIVE" parameter, read from the wireless adapter or its own configuration file (there is no /etc/wpa_supplicantl.conf file through). How can I find this parameter and disable it?

sleepy (257 rep)

Oct 1, 2022, 03:40 PM • Last activity: Oct 2, 2022, 12:12 AM

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WPS Push-Button for Bluetooth?

bluetooth iot wps

Is there any such thing like the WPS Push-Button function for Bluetooth? I would like to connect a headless IoT device to a smartphone. Unfortunately the IoT device has no input capability (just a button).

                                  Is there any such thing like the WPS Push-Button function for Bluetooth?

I would like to connect a headless IoT device to a smartphone. Unfortunately the IoT device has no input capability (just a button).

flood (388 rep)

Feb 14, 2022, 06:56 PM

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Is it possible to detect if a Router WPS button has been pressed or not by just passively monitoring traffic?

wpa-supplicant wireshark aircrack-ng airodump-ng wps

I mean you could check if the wps button has been pressed or not using this command > [wpa_cli wps_pbc][1] But i am wondering if it's possible to do it using airodump-ng Without any one connecting to it. The [wifiphisher Utility][2] claims to be able to do it , even that i wasn't able to find any in...

                                  I mean you could check if the wps button has been pressed or not using this command 

> wpa_cli wps_pbc 

But i am wondering if it's possible to do it using airodump-ng 

Without any one connecting to it.

The wifiphisher Utility  claims to be able to do it , even that i wasn't able to find any info about a ready tool that does that 

and the python code isn't clear enough so i can't tell how they do it 

Trying to figure out a method to do it passively to add it to a possibly new attack vector  

Thanks

mina nageh (131 rep)

Jan 22, 2022, 10:51 PM • Last activity: Jan 27, 2022, 02:36 AM

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Network Manager Access Point WPS Pin Disable

raspberry-pi networkmanager nmcli wps

we are opening an Access Point with network manager (on a RPI4 with Raspbian) and everything is working fine except that when connecting from Windows 10 we are asked for a pin first (probably wps pin) instead of getting shown directly the passphrase field to enter. This is not observed on Mac and Li...

                                  we are opening an Access Point with network manager (on a RPI4 with Raspbian) and everything is working fine except that when connecting from Windows 10 we are asked for a pin first (probably wps pin) instead of getting shown directly the passphrase field to enter. This is not observed on Mac and Linux. 

Our wifi-ap configuration:

    sudo nmcli c add con-name wifi-ap type wifi ssid test ifname wlan0 save yes autoconnect yes 802-11-wireless.mode ap 802-11-wireless.band bg ipv4.method shared wifi-sec.key-mgmt wpa-psk wifi-sec.psk "test1234"

We already tried multiple configurations from the provided page: https://developer.gnome.org/NetworkManager/stable/settings-802-11-wireless-security.html  like:
- wps-method 1
- proto rsn
- pairwise ccmp

But nothing really helped. Would be fantastic to get your support here. 

Thanks
                                

getty23 (21 rep)

Apr 1, 2021, 09:54 AM • Last activity: Nov 27, 2021, 10:12 PM

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Connect to AP using push WPS

wifi dhcp wpa wps

I tried accordingly to existing topics (in SE or other websites) to connect to an AP with button WPS. `wps_pbc` associate successfully, `dhclient` gives me an internal IP successfully, but `firefox` loads no pages at all So, where is the truth between all those commands? ```sh systemctl start/stop s...

I tried accordingly to existing topics (in SE or other websites) to connect to an AP with button WPS. wps_pbc associate successfully, dhclient gives me an internal IP successfully, but firefox loads no pages at all So, where is the truth between all those commands?

systemctl start/stop systemd-resolved.service
wpa_cli wps_pbc
wpa_cli interface wlo1
systemctl start/stop NetworkManager.service
dhclient wlo1
ip addr flush dev wlo1
ifdown/up wlo1
ping 1.1.1.1
firefox google.com

aaa (177 rep)

Apr 3, 2021, 05:22 PM

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Commands for execute wps in Android Linux

linux-kernel wifi android wifi-hotspot wps

My android version is 6.0.1 and i make this work with WI-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for that i followed some instruction. I was executed some commands before that i enabled the hotspot in my phone. The hotspot working fine. But, the commands are not executed properly. root@sabresd_6dq:/ # **hostapd_c...

                                  My android version is 6.0.1 and i make this work with WI-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for that i followed some instruction.
I was executed some commands before that i enabled the hotspot in my phone.
The hotspot working fine. But, the commands are not executed properly.​

    root@sabresd_6dq:/ # **hostapd_cli**
    hostapd_cli v2.5-devel-6.0.1
    Copyright (c) 2004-2015, Jouni Malinen  and contributors
    This software may be distributed under the terms of the BSD license.
    See README for more details.
    
    **Could not connect to hostapd – re-trying**

VINOTHKUMAR S (53 rep)

Jul 10, 2017, 02:34 PM • Last activity: May 13, 2019, 11:46 AM

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Is it possible to configure WPS in create_ap?

wifi wifi-hotspot wps

I have a PC which can emit a wifi hotspot. Currently I can use create_ap to create a WiFi hotspot in 2.4GHz without problem. I also have a wifi extender which requires the wifi emitter to enter WPS mode in order to extend the wifi signal. Could create_ap be switched into WPS mode?

                                  I have a PC which can emit a wifi hotspot. Currently I can use create_ap to create a WiFi hotspot in 2.4GHz without problem.

I also have a wifi extender which requires the wifi emitter to enter WPS mode in order to extend the wifi signal.

Could create_ap be switched into WPS mode?

Henricus V. (111 rep)

Dec 20, 2018, 09:52 PM

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Bully v1.1 showing "locale not supported by Xlib, locale set to C". What can I do?

wifi wps

I'm trying to use Bully v1.1. After I enter `./bully.py`, the Bully G1 v1.1 window appears. When I press the Run button, this message appears: > Warning: locale not supported by Xlib, locale set to C I have tried `locale -a`, and `dpkg-reconfigure locales` but I don't know what to do next?

                                  I'm trying to use Bully v1.1.

After I enter ./bully.py, the Bully G1 v1.1 window appears. When I press the Run button, this message appears:

> Warning: locale not supported by Xlib, locale set to C

I have tried locale -a, and dpkg-reconfigure locales but I don't know what to do next?

JDoexz (11 rep)

Aug 9, 2018, 10:55 PM • Last activity: Aug 9, 2018, 11:30 PM

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How to execute hostapd command in cli?

linux command-line android hostapd wps

I always got error. When i execute hostapd command. I was changed everything in my hostapd.conf file but i got error. hostapd_cli wps_pbc Failed to connect to hostapd - wpa_ctrl_open: No such file or directory Can anyone help to me.?

                                  I always got error.
When i execute hostapd command.
I was changed everything in my hostapd.conf file but i got error.

hostapd_cli wps_pbc
Failed to connect to hostapd - wpa_ctrl_open: No such file or directory

Can anyone help to me.?
                                

VINOTHKUMAR S (53 rep)

Jun 24, 2017, 07:18 AM • Last activity: Jun 24, 2017, 06:45 PM

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How do I configure wpa_supplicant.conf for enable the WPS push-button on android6?

wifi android wpa-supplicant wps

I have android6 on imx6q board with WL1831wifi module, it's work as WIFI WPS client now. But, the requirement is I want to configure this (whatever I mention) to act as a WIFI WPS Master(WiFi provider), by using this one I want to connect slaves(camera). Can you provide some ideas?

                                  I have android6 on imx6q board with WL1831wifi module, it's work as WIFI WPS client now.

But, the requirement is I want to configure this (whatever I mention) to act as a WIFI WPS Master(WiFi provider), by using this one I want to connect slaves(camera).

Can you provide some ideas?

VINOTHKUMAR S (53 rep)

May 25, 2017, 11:37 AM • Last activity: Jun 4, 2017, 01:25 PM

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airodump-ng - What are the abbreviations in the WPS column?

wifi aircrack-ng airodump-ng wps

when using `airodump-ng`; with the `-W` / `--wps` flag enabled, what are the abbreviations that show up in the new column; like: `LAB`,`DISP`,`KPAD`,`PBC`, etc..? It's only briefly mentioned in the manual: -W, --wps Display a WPS column with WPS version, config method(s), AP Setup Locked obtained fr...

                                  when using airodump-ng; with the -W / --wps flag enabled,  
what are the abbreviations that show up in the new column;  
like: LAB,DISP,KPAD,PBC, etc..?

It's only briefly mentioned in the manual:

      -W, --wps
             Display a WPS column with WPS version, config method(s), 
             AP Setup Locked obtained from APs beacon or probe response (if any).

                                

voices (1332 rep)

May 10, 2017, 06:42 PM • Last activity: May 11, 2017, 12:46 PM

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