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Kali Linux formerly included WPS-PIN in its wpscan or reaver suites. As of 2025, most distributions have replaced it with bully or updated reaver . However, you can pull older .deb packages from the Kali rolling archive using: wps-pin v.0.4 download
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sudo wps-pin -i wlan0mon -b XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX --pixie-dust The author assumes no liability for misuse of
sudo apt-get install reaver # (modern alternative)
| Limitation | Explanation | |------------|-------------| | | Modern routers (post-2015) implement exponential backoff or permanent lock after 3-10 failures. | | WPS Disabled | Many routers now ship with WPS disabled by default. The tool cannot enable it remotely. | | Pixie Dust Patched | Firmware updates from major brands (Asus, Netgear, TP-Link) have fixed weak PRNGs. | | No 5GHz Support | Older versions may only scan 2.4GHz bands. | | Stability Issues | v0.4 may crash on newer kernels (Linux 5.x+). You may need to patch the source or use a virtual machine with an older kernel (4.x). |