WiWi

WiWi is a Python command-line tool for managing and configuring wireless network interfaces on a Linux system. It provides a convenient way to change the operating mode of your wireless interface and restart the NetworkManager service.

Features

Restart NetworkManager Service: Quickly restart the NetworkManager service to resolve network connectivity issues.
Interface Selection: View a list of available wireless interfaces and select the one you want to configure.
Wireless Mode Configuration: Configure the selected wireless interface with different modes:
- IBSS (Ad-hoc): Create a peer-to-peer wireless network.
- Managed: Connect to an existing wireless network.
- AP (Access Point): Turn your device into a wireless access point.
- Monitor: Enable monitoring mode for wireless packet capture and analysis.
Interface Information: Get detailed information about the current state and driver of the selected wireless interface.

Prerequisites

Sudo: Sudo access is required for changing interface modes and restarting the NetworkManager service.
Operating System: Designed for Linux-based systems.
Python 3.x: WiWi is built using Python 3.x, so make sure you have Python 3.x installed on your system.
Installed Dependencies: WiWi requires the following dependencies to be installed on your system:
- ethtool
- network-manager

Installation

Before using WiWi, make sure you have the following dependencies installed on your Linux system. Here is an example for Debian/Ubuntu:

sudo apt install && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install ethtool network-manager

Now you're ready to install and use WiWi:

Clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/Superjulien/Wiwi.git
cd Wiwi

Make the script executable:
```
chmod +x wiwi.py
```

Usage

Interactive Mode

Run the script with root privileges to enter interactive mode:

sudo python3 wiwi.py

Follow the on-screen prompts to select a wireless interface and configure its mode.

Command-Line Arguments

You can also use command-line arguments to perform specific actions:

Usage: wiwi.py [-h] [-wt interface mode] [-r] [-rq]

WiWi

Optional arguments:
  -h, --help                  Show this help message and exit.
  -wt interface mode          Choose wireless interface and mode (e.g., wlan0 monitor).
  -r                          Restart NetworkManager service.
  -rq                         Restart NetworkManager service and exit.

To restart the NetworkManager service:
```
sudo python3 wiwi.py -r
```
To restart the service and exit:
```
sudo python3 wiwi.py -rq
```
To configure a specific wireless interface in monitor mode (replace wlan0 and monitor with your desired interface and mode):
```
sudo python3 wiwi.py -wt wlan0 monitor
```

How It Works

WiWi is a Python script that leverages several Linux command-line tools and system utilities to manage wireless network interfaces. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of how WiWi works:

Initialization:
- When you run WiWi, it performs initial checks to ensure that it is running on a Linux system and with superuser (root) privileges. If not, it exits with an appropriate error message.
User Interface:
- Upon startup, WiWi displays an ASCII art logo to provide a visually appealing introduction.
Command-Line Arguments:
- WiWi checks the command-line arguments provided by the user using the argparse library.
- If the user specifies the -r or -rq flag, WiWi restarts the NetworkManager service accordingly.
- If the user specifies the -wt flag followed by an interface name and mode, WiWi configures the wireless interface as instructed.
- If no arguments are provided, WiWi enters interactive mode to guide the user through the process of selecting an interface and mode.
NetworkManager Restart:
- When the user requests a NetworkManager restart using the -r or -rq flag, WiWi runs the service NetworkManager restart command using subprocess. If successful, it displays a success message; otherwise, it shows an error message.
Listing and Selecting Interfaces:
- In interactive mode, WiWi lists available wireless interfaces using the iw dev command. It parses the output to extract interface names and presents them to the user for selection.
- The user selects an interface by entering a corresponding number.
Selecting Wireless Mode:
- After selecting an interface, the user is prompted to choose a wireless mode from the following options: IBSS, Managed, AP, Monitor, or Quit.
- WiWi uses the user's choice to configure the wireless interface accordingly.
Wireless Interface Configuration:
- WiWi uses the ip and iw commands through the subprocess module to configure the selected wireless interface.
- It sets the interface down, changes its mode using the iw dev command, and brings it back up.
- If any step in the configuration process fails, WiWi displays an error message.
Interface Information:
- WiWi provides additional information about the selected wireless interface, such as its current mode and, if available, the driver in use.
Completion and Exit:
- After completing the requested action (e.g., restarting NetworkManager or configuring a wireless interface), WiWi either exits or continues to interact with the user in interactive mode.

WiWi simplifies the management of wireless network interfaces by providing a user-friendly and script-driven interface to essential Linux networking commands. Whether you need to troubleshoot network issues, set up an access point, or analyze wireless traffic, WiWi is a versatile tool for Linux users.

Sponsoring

This software is provided to you free of charge, with the hope that if you find it valuable, you'll consider making a donation to a charitable organization of your choice :

SPA (Society for the Protection of Animals): The SPA is one of the oldest and most recognized organizations in France for the protection of domestic animals. It provides shelters, veterinary care, and works towards responsible adoption.
French Popular Aid: This organization aims to fight against poverty and exclusion by providing food aid, clothing, and organizing recreational activities for disadvantaged individuals.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF): MSF provides emergency medical assistance to populations in danger around the world, particularly in conflict zones and humanitarian crises.
Restaurants of the Heart : Restaurants of the Heart provides meals, emergency accommodation, and social services to the underprivileged.
French Red Cross: The Red Cross offers humanitarian aid, emergency relief, first aid training, as well as social and medical activities for vulnerable individuals.