Implement Software Access Point using Linux Hotspot

Abstract

As the internet growing day by day secure transmission of data is very crucial. In IEEE 802.11 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) deployments, supporting user and devices security is a critical issue, continuous connectivity and network security are highly desirable. Wi-Fi networks are prone to a large number of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks due to vulnerabilities at the MAC layer of 802.11 protocol. The impact of deauthentication DoS attacks is severe and easier to orchestrate as the victim gets disconnected from the network. This attack can be launched easily using minimal resources. It becomes highly recommended to have a Wi-Fi network capable with Intrusion Detecion System (IDS) along with Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) that not only detects the de-authentication DoS attack in a Wi-Fi network but also helps the victim station (STA) in recovering swiftly from the attack.