1. Understanding Minino
Minino uses a user interface combining the OLED screen and the navigation buttons to use the menus in Minino. The menus are listed vertically, and the horizontal buttons are used to SELECT (⇾) or go BACK (⇽).
Turning Minino ON is quite simple, just use 3xAAA batteries or plug the USB cable and shift the switch to ON.
Note
If Minino does not turn ON press the RST button.
Important
Minino does not have a battery charger, so it is not capable of charging the batteries from the holder.
Minino features different modules that can take advantage of them to perform security analysis and audit workflows. Below, you can find the different technologies Minimo can work with!
The ESP32-c6 module, known for its robust performance and versatile connectivity options, enables Minino to effectively work with the technologies supported by the module, such as Wi-Fi 6, BLE, Zigbee 
, and Thread 
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Minino's features utilize the ESP32's capabilities for network security testing to identify and address vulnerabilities, especially on Wi-Fi networks. It is important to note that Minino operates exclusively on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within this frequency band.
Integrated 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) radio, supports the 802.11b/g/n standard for backward compatibility. ESP32-C6 supports the OFDMA mechanism for both uplink and downlink communications, while also supporting MU-MIMO for downlink traffic. Both of these techniques allow working with high efficiency and low latency, even in congested wireless environments. Additionally, the Target Wake Time (TWT) feature of the 802.11ax standard enables ESP32-C6 customers to build battery-operated connected devices that can last for years, while staying connected throughout.
A short-range wireless technology designed to consume very little power. Ideal for small devices such as sensors, trackers, and wearables. BLE allows communication between devices, such as smartphones and activity bands, to send and receive data efficiently.
BLE is used for:
- Localization: Allows locating objects or people through a mobile app connected to the tracker.
- Monitoring: Sends real-time data about the status of the tracked object, such as temperature, humidity, or movement.
- Notifications: Alerts the user when the device moves out of a predefined range.
Minino incorporates BLE technology, this means that Minino can function as a tracker.
AirTags are small, Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices designed by Apple to help users locate and keep track of their belongings. Minino, equipped with specialized scanning capabilities, can detect these AirTags and trigger them to emit a sound, aiding in the quick and easy retrieval of lost items.
Low-power mesh network specifically designed for smart homes. Imagine a network of devices that communicate efficiently and securely with each other, creating a mesh where each device can act as a repeater, thus extending the network's reach.
Minino can send messages to all devices on the network simultaneously, which is ideal for applications such as broadcasting alerts or synchronizing devices.
In Minino, Zigbee is utilized for sniffing and spoofing, enabling the device to intercept and manipulate Zigbee network traffic. This capability allows for network analysis and security testing, which are essential for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring the integrity of Zigbee-enabled systems. With Zigbee, Minino can effectively monitor and emulate Zigbee communications, making it a versatile tool for IoT device testing and research.
The ATGM336H-6N-74 GPS module provides precise location-tracking capabilities. The module is renowned for its high sensitivity, low power consumption, and rapid positioning.
Minino's built-in GPS module enables wardriving, the act of mapping Wi-Fi networks while on the move. This helps discover public Wi-Fi hotspots, identify coverage gaps, and even detect unsecure networks. Minino's portability and open-source software make it a great tool for Wi-Fi exploration and analysis.
Wardriving main purpose is finding Wi-Fi signals in a particular area and save them with their GPS location data. The objective is to identify vulnerable Wi-Fi networks that can be exploited. From moving vehicles (the ‘driving’ part of wardriving), attempt to locate vulnerable networks for later potential use in attacks (the ‘war’ part of wardriving). Once found, submit the information to third-party websites and apps to create digital maps.
Depending on the mode of transportation, variations of wardriving include warbiking, warcycling, warwalking, warjogging, warrailing, wartraining, and warkitting. Wardriving is sometimes also known as wireless network mapping or access point mapping.
Learn more about Wardriving here.
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