Aegis WiFi Node Agent
Connect a local USB WiFi adapter to the Aegis pentest platform for wireless network assessments.
Install
pipx install aegis-node
If pipx is not available:
pip install --user aegis-node
Quick start
# 1. Check system readiness
aegis-node preflight
# 2. Auto-install missing tools (requires sudo)
aegis-node preflight --install
# 3. Connect to Aegis (opens browser for authorization)
aegis-node connect
The connect command opens your browser to authorize the device.
Confirm the verification code matches your terminal, click Authorize Device, and the agent connects automatically.
Options
aegis-node connect # browser auth (default server)
aegis-node connect --no-browser # print URL instead of opening browser
aegis-node connect --server URL # custom server URL
aegis-node preflight # check adapter + tools
aegis-node preflight --install # auto-install missing tools
Requirements
- Linux (Kali recommended) or WSL2
- Python 3.9+
- USB WiFi adapter with monitor mode support (e.g., WIFISKY WS-980WG, Alfa AWUS036ACM)
- aircrack-ng, nmap, hashcat, tcpdump (auto-installed via
preflight --install)
Supported adapters
| Adapter | Chipset | Monitor | Inject | Bands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIFISKY WS-980WG | RTL8187L | Yes | Yes | 2.4 GHz |
| Alfa AWUS036ACM | MT7612U | Yes | Yes | 2.4+5 GHz |
| Alfa AWUS036ACH | RTL8812AU | Yes | Yes | 2.4+5 GHz |
| Alfa AWUS036NHA | AR9271 | Yes | Yes | 2.4 GHz |
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