# Capture Wi-Fi Traffic

### Automate Method

**enable monitor mode on wireless adapter**

```bash
airmon-ng start nameofCard

# disable
 airmon-ng stop nameofCard
```

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### **Manual Method**

**First → power down interface**

```bash
sudo ifconfig wlan0 down
```

**Second → enable Monitor mode**

```bash
sudo iwconfig wlan0 mode monitor
```

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**Third→ Power Up interface**

```bash
sudo ifconfig wlan0 up
```

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### Capture Traffic

```bash
sudo airodump-ng wlan0
```

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