However, if the user entered 10 or 26 hex digits manually, that is the literal key. To connect:
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The network has no data traffic. | Run an "ARP replay" injection using a tool like aireplay-ng (Linux) or wait for a client to start streaming video. | | Only "Beacon" packets | Your adapter is in "Managed" mode, not "Monitor" mode. | Reinstall the CommView driver and ensure no other software (Wireshark) controls the adapter. | | AirCrack says "No valid WEP packets" | You captured only broadcast frames or corrupted packets. | In CommView, go to "Settings" -> "Options" -> "Promiscuous mode" must be ON. Filter only data packets (not management). | | Crack takes hours | The WEP network uses "Shared Key Authentication" (rare) or "WEP with TKIP." | Switch the target router to "Open System Authentication" for testing. | how to use commview for wifi to crack wep code