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other external storage device is chosen, it is recommended that the user

NOT remove the device during WhirlWind operation; removal of the storage

device without shutting down WhirlWind could result in the loss of collected

data and/or cause damage to the filesystem of the device). The next screen

shot confirms the storage area selection of RAMDISK.

Figure - 7 Storage Mount Action

From this point forward, there are two avenues for final setup with WhirlWhind

depending on the version of WhirlWind being used. Please refer to the

directed section for continuing with the configuration process:

Bronze – Gold versions: Follow-on Configuration for Bronze – Gold

Platinum version: Follow-on Configuration for Platinum only

Follow-on Configuration for Bronze – Gold:

The next screen, WiFi Device Selection, requires the user to select the

interface. (Removal or insertion of a WiFi network adapter during the boot and

authentication process is not recommended and may cause WhirlWind to

reboot).

There are multiple, possible presentations from “WiFi Device Selection”:

Your device is not shown – because it is not attached to the system.

Attach/Insert the device and select [TryAgain] and [OK].

Your device is not shown – but is attached/inserted. Your device is simply

not identifiable by the system. It cannot be used. Remove the device, and

supply another one. Then select [TryAgain] and [OK].

Multiple devices may be displayed. Internal WiFi along with PCMCIA/USB

WiFi devices are probably present. Make your selection and select [OK] or

press <Enter>.

Upon device selection, the WiFi device is placed into Monitor mode prior to

Kismet starting. If the device can not be placed in Monitor mode, then Kismet

will fail to start.