The advantages of setting up our wireless network is that it enables us to use BackTrack wirelessly. In a true, ethical, penetration test, not having to depend on an Ethernet cable enables us to have all of the freedoms of a regular desktop.
How to do it...
Let's begin setting up the wireless network:
1. From the desktop, start the network manager by clicking on the Applications menu and navigating to Internet | Wicd Network Manager, or by issuing the following command at the Terminal window:
wicd-gtk --no-tray
2. Wicd Network Manager will open with a list of available networks:
3. Click on the Properties button to specify the network details. When done, click on OK:
4. Finally, click on the Connect button. We're ready to go!