# 1. Monitor Mode & Randomized MAC

# Check Network Adapters
```
iwconfig
```

## Cofigure Monitor Mode

Standard Mode should be Mode:Managed and Power Management: off

Powerdown wifi card
```
ifconfig wlan0 down
```

Kill all programs using the wireless card:
```
airmon-ng check kill
```
change mode to **Monitor**
```
iwconfig wlan0 mode monitor
```
## Randomize MAC Address
```
macchanger --random wlan0
```
bring device back up
## Bring Device back up
```
ifconfig wlan0 up
```

## Discover Nearby Networks
```
airodump-ng wlan0
```