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Input and output devices
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INFORMATIONINTHISCHAPTER:
• Display options
• Keyboards
• Mice
• IEEE 802.11 wireless
• IEEE 802.15.4 wireless
• Network hubs and switches
• BeagleBone capes
• Penetration testing with a single remote hacking drone
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we will discuss several standard input and output devices, which may
prove useful when connected to our Beagles. We will begin with a discussion of standard
items such as displays, keyboards, and mice. From there, we will move on to
wireless and wired networking devices. BeagleBone expansion boards, known as
capes, will also be discussed. In anticipation of our discussion of using multiple Beagles
for a penetration test in the next chapter, we will finish up by rehashing our test
from the previous chapter using only methods that are appropriate for remote hacking
drones.
DISPLAY OPTIONS
It is difficult to know what a computer is doing without some sort of display. Remote
drones and dropboxes don’t require displays. Unless you are remotely logging in to
your Beagle via SSH or something similar, you will likely want a display if you
require any interactivity.
TRADITIONAL MONITORS
The BeagleBoard-xM and BeagleBone Black both feature connectors for digital computer
monitors or televisions. The BeagleBoard-xM sports a full-size HDMI connector.
This board supports the Digital Video Interface-Digital only (DVI-D) protocol.
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