: Using VMware Workstation or VirtualBox allows users to run a Kali Linux guest. Note : A USB Wi-Fi adapter is required, as internal cards are often seen as Ethernet bridges by virtual machines.
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If you want to avoid virtual machines and Linux environments altogether, several tools can audit wireless networks directly on native Windows. Keep in mind that for actual cracking, Windows tools usually rely on processing pre-captured handshake files rather than live over-the-air capturing. 1. CommView for WiFi + Aircrack-ng (Windows Version)
This is the most stable method. Install or VMware and run a Linux distribution like Kali Linux or Parrot OS . Pros: Keeps your Windows OS clean.
Fern Wi-Fi Cracker offers a range of capabilities for network analysis and attack simulation: Automated Auditing
Fern can perform deauthentication attacks to capture handshakes or to disrupt network operations temporarily.