Normaly, If you already have a Raspeberry Pi Zero 2 WH, you are ready to install PANDORA ZERO. We will present you the minimum hardware requirement needed by PANDORA ZERO and how to extend the capacities by adding some USB devices.
All minimim hardware requirement is listed bellow.
As we said, PANDORA ZERO is based on Raspberry Pi Zero 2. So, obvioulsy, you need to own this wonderfull nano computer.
The prefered model we need is the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WH.
The version with the "H" come with pre-Solder pinheader that can be used later.
Important notes :
➤ Exact model name : Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WH
➤ A microSD is used as a HDD/SSD drive
➤ The MicroUSB near the MicroSD slot can be used to plug USB devices
➤ The other MicroUSB is used to power up
Useful information :
➤ Price : 20 - 30 €
➤ Offical website : https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w/
➤ Kubii link : https://www.kubii.com/fr/cartes-nano-ordinateurs/3455-raspberry-pi-zero-2-w-5056561800004.html
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/Raspberry-Pi-Zero-2-W/dp/B09KLVX4RT
Board details :
40-pin GPIO details :
If possible, choose the offical power cable to be sure.
Useful information :
➤ Price : 10 €
➤ Offical link : https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/micro-usb-power-supply/
➤ Kubii link : https://www.kubii.com/fr/alimentations/3456-alimentation-raspberry-pi-micro-usb-125w-3272496308534.html
The Micro SD card is required to write the Kali Linux image and to boot on. For all our need, 16 Go can very limit, so we suggere you to choose a micro SDHC with 32 Go.
Useful information :
➤ Price : 12 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDHC-Adapter-Performance/dp/B06XWMQ81P
# dd if=/dev/zero of=/tmp/test bs=8k count=50k conv=fsync 51200+0 records in 51200+0 records out 419430400 bytes (419 MB, 400 MiB) copied, 21.4217 s, 19.6 MB/s
Useful information :
➤ Price : 12 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B06XYHN68L
# dd if=/dev/zero of=/tmp/test bs=8k count=50k conv=fsync 51200+0 records in 51200+0 records out 419430400 bytes (419 MB, 400 MiB) copied, 19.9414 s, 21.0 MB/s
The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 comes with a micro USB OTG port for USB connections. To cover all future usage, we will absolutly need to purchase a Micro USB OTG Adapter. This adapter will be firstly used to plug an Ethernet adapter to complete the installation but it will be reused to plug our others USB devices.
Usefull information :
➤ Price : 7 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00LN3LQKQ
Once your Raspberry Pi 0 2 is powered up, you will need to control it. You can use a HDMI cable to plug the nano computer with your screen and plug a USB keyboard with a USB adapter or Bluetooth Keyboard to have the full control. Or, you can simply plug your nano computer to your network with an Ethernet cable and access it with SSH.
The second option is priviligied because is simplier, require less hardware and hardware needeed can be frequently reused fo our activity.
Usefull information :
➤ Price : 14-20 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00MYTSN18
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/UGREEN-Adaptateur-Ethernet-100Mbps-Supporte/dp/B00MYT481C
You can also purchase a "mini HDMI C/Male to HDMI A/Male cable" or a "mini HDMI to HDMI adapter" but both are optionnal at this step.
Useful information :
➤ Price : 6 €
➤ Offical website : https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/standard-hdmi-a-male-to-mini-hdmi-c-male-cable/
Useful information :
➤ Price : 3 €
➤ Offical website : https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/mini-hdmi-c-male-to-standard-hdmi-a-female-adapter/
Useful information :
➤ Price : 4 €
➤ Offical website : https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/mini-hdmi-c-male-to-standard-hdmi-a-female-cable/
You can also consider purchasing a complete starter kit like this one below :
There are many others. Before choosing this solution, just be sure the starter kit includes all our need. Generally, there isn't Ethernet adapter but the rest will be present.
Hope all previous information was clear to help you to choose the right hardware at the first try. Below, there is a table to resume the hardare requirement and a nice family picture :)
| Name | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nano computer | Raspberry Pi Zero 2 WH | 20-30 € |
| Micro USB power supply | 5.1V / 2.5A DC output | 10 € |
| Micro SDHC Card | SanDisk Extreme Pro 32 Go | 12 € |
| Micro USB to OTG Adapter | Adapter to plug USB device into the micro USB | 7 € |
| Ethernet USB adapter | Adapter to connect in the LAN | 14-20 € |
| TOTAL : | 65-80 € |
The total cost reach arround 65-80 euros, depending essentially on the pi zero's price.
Below is a picture with your starter kit made up, including only the minimum hardware requirements, but just what we need to install the Linux Kali operating system.
With the hardware minimum requirement, your futur pentest station will be ready to own your network LAN but that will limit his capacitie. To be an autonomous pentest station, you will need to add some other hardare.
A protection case is a must-have for your nano computer if it will explore the city into your pocket or bag. You can choose any case for Raspberry Pi0 1 or 2 models, there are the same. Generally, there are not expensive.
Useful information :
➤ Price : 5 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.kubii.com/en/cases-mountings/1833-863-pi-zero-modmypi-box-3272496006799.html
Useful information :
➤ Price : 5 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/SB-Components-haute-qualit%C3%A9-Raspberry/dp/B01CQ3UCXS
The Raspberry Pi0 2 need more power than the previous model. So, be sure to select the right power bank. The power bank need to delivry at least 2.5A. Else, you can have some instability.
Useful information :
➤ Price : 20 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B096MN8FBV
Useful information :
➤ Price : 20 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CHP7S86K
Useful information :
➤ Price : 20 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B08ZYPQQF9
A secondary cable is need to plus your nano computer with your power bank.
Usefull informations :
➤ Price : 5 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/HAKUSHA-Android-Chargeur-T%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone-Tablette/dp/B089JT9W9V?th=1
A secondary cable is need to plus your nano computer with your power bank.
| Name | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Protection case | Pi 0 2 - 40eu | 5 € |
| Power Bank | 20 € | |
| USB Power Cable | 5 € |
Until here, it was easy. Easy to find the hardware, low cost but from now, the serious part will begin.
A wifi adapter full comptatible with Kali Linux and wifi tools is absoluty needeed to cover all attacks possibility. Previoulsy, the default wifi present on the Rasperry Pi0 1 was compatible with monitor mode but with the version 2, it's not the case.
In other side, acquiring a wifi adapter will be necessary one day or other to go deeper in 802.11 network security.Also, you can reuse it in any other projet or with your laptop or like a classic wifi interface.
A dedicated article was written to help you to choose the right adapater. You will find it in the Article section of this site and intituled "Wifi USB Adapter for Kali Linux".
Read it now :| Manufacturer | Model | Monitor Mode | Virtual interface | Injection | 5 Ghz | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Wireless | PAU05 | YES | YES | YES | NO | ??? |
For some more complex scenarios or to extend our range, we might need a second Bluetooth adapter.
In case we want to increase our range, we could opt for a bluetooth device with an external antenna. A model like the one below might do the trick :
Usefull informations :
➤ Price : 10 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CBK7WRPT
# lsusb Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0bda:a729 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Bluetooth 5.3 Radio Bus 001 Device 002: ID 1a40:0101 Terminus Technology Inc. Hub Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
It's plug'n'play. Just connect it and it will be ready to use.
To stay within our concept of pocket format and have a second Bluetooth interface, we can opt for a model like below :
Usefull informations :
➤ Price : 15 €
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0B2737HPS
# lsusb Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0bda:a729 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Bluetooth 5.3 Radio Bus 001 Device 002: ID 1a40:0101 Terminus Technology Inc. Hub Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Same than the previous model, it's plug and play.
Ubertooth can be used in PANDORA ZERO. If you don't already own one, it will not necessary to bought it for the moment. Later, if you want to explore more Bluetooth security, it can be a good choice. It can't be used as a second bluetooth interface because it's not his role. Also, it's a little expensive and will significatly rise the initial cost for PANDORA ZERO project.
Usefull informations :
➤ Price : 100 €
➤ Offical website : https://greatscottgadgets.com/ubertoothone/
➤ Retirement : https://greatscottgadgets.com/2022/12-22-ubertooth-retirement/
A RTL-SDR dongle is highly recommanded to this project.
Usefull informations :
➤ Price : 50 €
➤ Offical website : https://www.nooelec.com/store/computer-peripherals/usb-ota-receivers/nesdr-nano2-plus.html
➤ Amazon link : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01B4L48QU
Very optionnal.
With a USB port, we have many possibility to extend our capacity just by adding a new USB device. Off course, we need also a full support in our Kali Linux to run it perfectly. All next USB device have to be idealy smallest as possible and not expensive. Hope that many other devices will be supported in PANDORA ZERO.
A dedicated article was written to help you to choose the right adapater. You will find it in the Article section of this site and intituled "Wifi Adapter for Kali Linux".
A dedicated article was written to help you to choose the right adapater. You will find it in the Article section of this site and intituled "Wifi Adapter for Kali Linux".
A dedicated article was written to help you to choose the right adapater. You will find it in the Article section of this site and intituled "Wifi Adapter for Kali Linux".