Free Application to Detect the Security of a Wireless Network

Xiaopan OS is a software bundle designed to detect for any security flaws that might be present within a wireless network. This application can be installed on external storage systems such as a USB stick or a CD if required.

Wireless Network Security Testing Software

Xaiopan is a small linux but powerful distribution based on Tiny Core Linux. Xiaopan offers an array of WiFi security audit tools and is Mac + PC compatible.

The ISO file can be installed onto a USB, CD or in a virtual machine environment. Ralink, Atheros and Realtek cards are extensively supported.

There are plenty of online tutorials about how to use Reaver, Inflator, Mindiwep, Aircrack-ng and Feeding Bottle.

Remember that you should not use Xiaopan for malicious or illegal purposes. In other words, you should only use Xiaopan for assessing your the security of your own WiFi Networks.

Xiaopan OS is better than other softwares such as BackTrack, WiFiway and Beini simply because of its ease of use, size of download and the no need to remember Linux commands. Inflator, FeedingBottle and Minidwep all have a GUI which makes it much easier.

Determine if your network is vulnerable to hacking and great for those seeking education in network security.