Welcome, hackers!

Welcome to the WiFi Pineapple Pager and the cutting edge new WiFi Pineapple firmware!

New cutting-edge firmware features are released often; we look forwards to expanding the experience of the WiFi Pineapple Pager software, documentation, and payloads. You can join the community of fellow hackers at hak5.org/community.

Thermals

The Pager does a lot of work in a small package. It is normal for the device to be warm during operation, however:

  • Ensure adequate airflow. Do not block the vents on the pager!
  • The screen may be hot to the touch after extended use.

Charging

The Pager has an estimated battery life of 4 hours per charge.

We recommend charging the device fully before each engagement.

For longer engagements, the WiFi Pineapple Pager runtime can be extended with the use of a USB battery bank device. When charging the WiFi Pineapple Pager, ensure the charger has sufficient capability and that you use a high-quality USB-C cable. For longer engagements, we also recommend starting with the Pager fully charged and connected to a USB battery bank the entire time. When charging, the Pager will generate more heat; running from external power while fully charged will reduce this.

Most USB-C smartphone chargers will be compatible with the Pager, but not all laptops will be capable of supplying the necessary power. If you experience difficulty charging your WiFi Pineapple Pager from a laptop or computer, try using a different USB cable, such as a USB-C to USB-A cable.

If the Pager does not indicate charging (solid red) or fully charged (solid green):

  • Unplug and replug the charger.
  • Try a different USB cable or charger.
  • Try a USB-A to USB-C cable instead of USB-C to USB-C
  • Power on the Pager. When fully booted, reconnect the charger.

Please do not attempt the initial setup (or flash a firmware update) until the Pager indicates a normal charging state (solid red) or fully charged (solid green).