Capture on 6GHz with the new version of Acrylic WiFi Sniffer

Acrylic Wi-Fi Sniffer, the WiFi packet capture tool for Windows, has released a new version that significantly expands its hardware and frequency compatibility. This update introduces support for the Alfa AWUS036AXML card, required for monitor mode, and adds the ability to capture on the 6GHz band, the new spectrum corresponding to the 802.11.ax (WiFi 6E) standard.

Compatibility with Alfa AWUS036AXML

The Alfa AWUS036AXML is a USB WiFi card that supports the 802.11ax (WiFi 6E) and 802.11ac (WiFi 5) standards, offering speeds of up to 3 Gbps. Its compatibility with the new version of Acrylic WiFi Sniffer allows users to capture packets in monitor mode on the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, facilitating the analysis of modern WiFi networks.

Support for the 6GHz Band (WiFi 6E)

With the inclusion of 6GHz capture, Acrylic WiFi Sniffer enables users to capture and analyze networks operating in this new spectrum, enabled by WiFi 6E. This expansion is crucial for security professionals and network administrators, as the 6GHz spectrum offers less congestion and higher performance.

Enhanced Monitor Mode

Monitor mode in Acrylic WiFi Sniffer has been optimized to allow more comprehensive WiFi packet capture by accessing new frequency bands typical of environments with modern devices. This improvement facilitates the identification of access points, connected clients, and real-time traffic analysis.

Integration with Analysis Tools

The new version maintains its integration with tools such as Wireshark, Acrylic WiFi Analyzer, and Acrylic WiFi Heatmaps, allowing users to perform detailed analyses and generate heatmaps of WiFi networks.

In this way, the Acrylic WiFi Sniffer update with support for the Alfa AWUS036AXML and 6GHz capture positions this tool as a robust and versatile option for professionals requiring in-depth analysis of modern WiFi networks.