How To: Configure a Wireless Network Connection In BackTrack 5

In this tutorial, I will teach you how to configure your wireless network connection in a BackTrack 5 virtual machine. To configure the network, I am using the wicd network manager, which comes pre-installed with your BackTrack 5 bundle.\r
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If you want to learn how to configure a wired or bridged internet connection in BackTrack 5, refer to my tutorial:\r
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How To: Configure a Wired Network Connection in BackTrack 5\r
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Ive been getting lots of questions about wireless network adapters and virtualization software. \r
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For virtualization software, I recommend: \r
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- VMware Fusion 5 ($50)\r
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- Parallels Workstation ($57)\r
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- VirtualBox (Free)\r
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For an external USB network adapter, I highly recommend:\r
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- Alfa AWUS036NHA\r
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The Alfa network adapter is good for everything. it supports monitor mode, packet injection, fake AP broadcasting, and a lot more. Its good for cracking WEP and WPA encryption, packet sniffing, wardriving, man-in-the-middle attacks, fake AP attacks, and more.