IDS Router Reboot: Pineapple Cloner
Spring 2026 Calendar Sneak Peek
IDS Router Reboot: Pineapple Cloner
WHEN: March 12th Thursday 2:30AM-3:30PM
Room: BP 115
Jack In. Flash Up. Own the Network.
A hands-on deep dive into router modification, custom firmware, and wireless reconnaissance tools — no theory, just labs.
Whether you're new to network security or looking to level up your homelab game, this workshop will walk you through the real-world tools and techniques used in wireless assessments and network monitoring. Bring your curiosity and your caffeine, we're getting our hands dirty.
Router Flashing & Firmware Modding — Flashing custom firmware and understanding what's running under the hood
WiFi Pineapple Clone Setup — Building your own Pineapple-style attack platform using GL.iNet hardware and OpenWrt
Kismet Wireless Recon — Passive network scanning, client tracking, and hidden SSID discovery
IDS Monitoring — Deploying simple intrusion detection on your network
USB WiFi Adapter Compatibility — Chipset selection for monitor mode, packet injection, and OpenWrt support
Live Lab Demos — Real hardware, real tools, real tricks and tips to help you and your homelab
SPECS and requirements:
Requirements and Qualifications:
Show up with a smile!
ECHO Member and registered student
Skill Level: Beginner friendly — no experience required
Operating systems list: Windows focused, Linux campatibilty
This is your chance to learn, hack, and connect in a high-energy, hands-on environment that celebrates curiosity and community. Membership form on the left or if you are a member use the early interest form below.
Digital Caffeine Before Digital Things~
<legacy@echoclub.org>