Here's how to convert a WPA-PSK hex key to a passphrase:
Understanding the Conversion
Tools for Conversion
You have a couple of options:
wpa_passphrase
or hcxpsktool
(part of the Hashcat suite) to convert the hex key.Example Using wpa_passphrase
Install wpa_passphrase
: If you don't have it already, you might need to install the wpa_supplicant
package, which includes wpa_passphrase
. The installation process varies depending on your operating system.
Run the Command:
Bash
wpa_passphrase <SSID> <hex_key>
Replace <SSID>
with your network's name (SSID) and <hex_key>
with the 64-character hexadecimal key.
Example:
Bash
wpa_passphrase MyNetwork 1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef
The output will show the generated passphrase:
network={
ssid="MyNetwork"
#psk="generated_passphrase"
psk=1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef1234567890abcdef
}
Important Notes
If you have a specific hex key you want to convert, provide it, and I can guide you through the process using a command-line tool if you prefer that method.