If your goal is network auditing on a Windows machine, consider these more reliable approaches:
If the password is in the wordlist, Aircrack-ng will reveal it.
sudo airodump-ng -c 6 --bssid AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF -w capture wlan0mon aircrack-ng windows
sudo airodump-ng wlan0mon
Historically, the (Realtek RTL8187L chipset) and Alfa AWUS036NHA (Atheros AR9271) were the gold standards. However, as Windows 10 and 11 have evolved, driver support for these legacy chipsets has become spotty. If you are serious about Wi-Fi auditing on Windows, research current compatibility lists for "USB Wi-Fi adapters compatible with Aircrack-ng Windows." If your goal is network auditing on a
To crack a WPA/WPA2 network, you need the "4-way handshake." This is the encrypted exchange that happens when a device connects to a router.
This knowledge is for securing your own networks. Always get written permission before testing any network you don't own. If you are serious about Wi-Fi auditing on
To see what Wi-Fi networks are around you, use airodump-ng . Command: