As with any hack that I mention I give you a way to . . . → Read More: Cracking WEP Wireless]]> Stumbling across the internet I found a website that details step by step guide to hacking  WEP encrypted wireless. Being as how simple it is, it is a great example why you should move away from WEP and go with WPA2.

As with any hack that I mention I give you a way to protect yourself from such attack. So make sure you upgrade your router to one that supports WPA2 and create a long password that uses a combination of letters and numbers including special characters and capitals.

The website for all that is interested is:

http://ryanunderdown.com/linux/cracking-wep-using-backtrack.php

All projects can be found at: http://aitsak.org/projects/

LAN Party: LAN Party

Job Opportunities: Current Jobs

Present and future projects: http://aitsak.org/projects/

HackerSpace update : HackerSpace

Here is the link to . . . → Read More: 10/8/2010 Meetup]]> Description: This week we talked about the LAN Party, new job opportunities, present and future jobs, and finished up with an update to the hackerspace.

All projects can be found at: http://aitsak.org/projects/

LAN Party: LAN Party

Job Opportunities: Current Jobs

Present and future projects: http://aitsak.org/projects/

HackerSpace update : HackerSpace

Here is the link to the power point.

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0ARFihKJTiPphZGMycmI4NnJfNWdxODY5bWZx&hl=en&authkey=CL-JxowC

Here are the meeting videos:
Unfortunately the video camera died while we were recording so I do not think there will be a video for this weeks meet up.

Here is a link to the LAN Party post.http://aitsak.org/2010/09/aits-lan-party/

Here is a link to the HackerSpace post. http://aitsak.org/2010/10/project-hackerspace/.

Here is the link to the power point.

http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0ARFihKJTiPphZGMycmI4NnJfMGQ1ODNwaGQz&hl=en&authkey=CP-366wL

Here are the meeting videos: Part 1: . . . → Read More: 10/1/2010 Meeting]]> This week we talked about the lan party we are planning for November. Then we talked about the hackerspace project.

Here is a link to the LAN Party post.http://aitsak.org/2010/09/aits-lan-party/

Here is a link to the HackerSpace post. http://aitsak.org/2010/10/project-hackerspace/.

Here is the link to the power point.

http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0ARFihKJTiPphZGMycmI4NnJfMGQ1ODNwaGQz&hl=en&authkey=CP-366wL

Here are the meeting videos:
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQcHZOKFKVI
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqNuuiVaoPU
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4isSKjadp3I
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fks-MLp_uxU

A hackerspace is a place where people with common interests meet and work together.

My idea of a hackerspace would be a place where I can go to work on anything I might want to work on . . . → Read More: Project HackerSpace – Updated 10/14/2010]]> Project Name:Maker Labs
Project Head: Tristan Bellotti
Project Start Date:10/1/2010
Project End Date: Hopefully never

Project Description:

A hackerspace is a place where people with common interests meet and work together.

My idea of a hackerspace would be a place where I can go to work on anything I might want to work on from electronics to testing group policy on server 2008. I would have desks for working on various projects, lockers to store un-finished projects, tools, and other personal items. Having 24 hour access to the space would be a huge benefit so that no matter what the hour a good idea doesn’t go to waste.

This is just a small amount of thoughts that are going through my head, I will add more later as I have time.

Overall Concept:

The overall concept would be a place that is high tech and green. High tech being a modern facility with modern tools. Green as in cutting the electric costs of normal computer and equipment electricity costs by implementing green technology such as wind, and solar energy and installing low power alternatives like LED lighting and such.

Conceptual Design:

Building:

The building from the outside will look like any ordinary building, although there maybe some wind turbines for electricity. It would be a good idea to put up a sign above the entrance to the building.

Reception area:

The reception area should be small by very cool and colorful where we show off some of the projects that were made by the group. The reception area should also have some seats for waiting people.

Locker Room(s):

There should be a room dedicated for small storage for things such as lunches, coats, and other small personal items. Another room would be dedicated to a little bigger of storage containers that could house bigger items such as small projects and tools.

Kitchen:

A hackerspace would not be nearly as cool with out a full blown kitchen to cook and eat eh healthy food. The kitchen would have the works with an oven, refrigerator, plenty of sinks, dish washer, toaster, blender, and a big space for eating.

Rack Space:

A space that you could use and place servers for testing purposes such as web servers, cisco testing, cloud computing, clustering, file serving, active directory, and more. Rack space would have power switches and routers so that you can customize the environment to your needs.

Bathroom / shower:

The space needs a bathroom but it would be a great idea to have a shower in case of accidental spill and long projects. Since the space would be open 24/7 projects with deadlines and contests may mean that members need to stay for long periods of time. A shower would allow member to take a shower to avoid the typical smell that some geeks are known for.

General Work area:

Work area is one of the most critical but simplest areas of the space. Work ares needs to be abundant but needs to be functional. I am thinking power outlets built into the counters with possibly Ethernet and some powered usb outlets. This way you can solder and power your laptop or any other personal gadgets that you may have with you.

Videos

Cool videos that describe the concepts and more.

Downloads:

None yet!

Project Volunteers:

Sign up here

Theme: None

XBox

PC

Wii

1st Place: one quarter class free or a gift card 2nd Place: Free test voucher or two 3rd Place: Gift card

AITS . . . → Read More: AITS Lan Party updated 10-28-2010]]> AITS Lan Party
Project Head: Tristan Bellotti
Date: December 4 2010
Time: 5 pm- 10pm
Where: Charter College
Age Limit: 16 and older
Price: $10

Theme: None

Platforms:

XBox

PC

Wii

Prizes:

1st Place: one quarter class free or a gift card
2nd Place: Free test voucher or two
3rd Place: Gift card

AITS will be hosting a lan party at charter college to raise money for our group. There is a age limit of 17 and up and people will be able to bring their computers into the college.

We are planning two tournaments, one for the pcs and one for the consoles. The games will be halo and modern warfare 2. Prizes will be announced soon. If you would like to help let me know and I will put your name below.

Volunteers:

Click Here to volunteer for the LAN Party!

Unfortunately all the member will have to re-sign up. I do apologize for this but there was no easy way to migrate all the users.