Darren Kitchen Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hi all -- big news we're super excited to share with you. If you've been following the recent 6th gen WiFi Pineapple developments you may have seen comments about 5 GHz. This has been on our road map for quite some time and man let me tell you it ain't easy. Then again, nothing worth doing ever is, right? Which is why we're excited to introduce our first ever dual-band device (2.4/5 GHz) -- the WiFi Pineapple TETRA! We're way ahead of schedule on the project and I want to give the forums community the first opportunity to get them in your hands because this ongoing project is made possible by you. Thank you! Ok - on with the good stuff! :) The WiFi Pineapple TETRA is the second device in the 6th generation line using the new software platform designed around usability and performance. So far the new modern interface has been very well received on the NANO and we expect the TETRA to continue taking the platform to the next level. Speaking of which, this is some serious next level hardware. The TETRA incorporates two Atheros dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) 2:2 MIMO radios capable of 802.11 a/b/g/n over a rock solid PCI Express bus directly connected to FOUR integrated skybridge amplifiers. With the included 5 dBi antennas we're right around 29 dBm EIRP -- which is huge. Range is incredible on this WiFi Pineapple. Under the hood it's a powerhouse. A 533 MHz RISC CPU from Atheros is running the WiFi Pineapple firmware - and it's not only 33% faster than the previous generation but it's based on the MIPS 74K instruction set. Adding to that we have 64 MB of high speed DDR2 32-bit memory and a fast SLC NAND controller with 2 GB of onboard storage -- so there's plenty of space. Ports are a plenty as we've gone with the classic Mark V style platform housing RJ45 Ethernet (eth0), 12V power, and USB 2.0 Host that'll support our new WiFi Pineapple Connector app on Android. Additionally we've incorporated some really convenient extras, like a built-in FTDI Serial UART over Micro USB -- so a console is never far! Next to that is an onboard Realtek USB Ethernet controller (eth1) over Micro USB so connecting directly to your laptop without Ethernet cables is a breeze! Furthermore, both the UART and ETH1 Micro USB ports can power the device over the included USB Y cables -- so most modern laptops can power it, as well as our Pineapple Juice 15000 battery included in the Tactical Edition of course :) This is a major milestone for the project and we can't wait to get them into your hands first. As you know developers are already working on the new 6th gen platform and this is one serious bit of kit that'll be taking advantage of all the new features. We invite you to get in on the ground floor with the TETRA from the HakShop at http://hakshop.com/products/wifi-pineapple-tetra 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Waaaaaaaaaant. *Gets credit card ready* Great work team, as always stepping up the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfAlfa Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Whoaaa! Now that's what I'm talking about! I knew I was holding out on getting my pineapple for a good reason, this is it! DUAL BAND! Excellent work guys! I have to agree with Mr-Protocol! WOOT! WOOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sud0nick Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I'm just going to assume you saw my post in the Nano thread, Darren, and your post above is a really long way of saying "things went well". I've already ordered my Tetra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qrk Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Darren, I just placed the order. Wow, I have been waiting for this for a whole ten or twelve now. Looking forward to see what we can do with this this. This past month must be very exciting for you and the whole Hak5 team. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morv Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Oh man, shouldn't have jumped the gun on the nano :/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted240 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) The link is down?? Scratch that. Order placed. And my Nano just arrived today, haven't even opened it. Edited December 31, 2015 by Boosted240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeto Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I hope I didn't jump the gun too. Let's hope that the nano and the tetra get the same amount of support and of course infusions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 I hope I didn't jump the gun too. Let's hope that the nano and the tetra get the same amount of support and of course infusions. They're built on the same 6th generation platform for this reason. It's all very portable and compartmentalized. Instead of a "Mark VI" being the successor, we split the line into the NANO and TETRA -- but aside from the 5 GHz channels they'll both be running the same software :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morv Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 The link is down?? Scratch that. Order placed. And my Nano just arrived today, haven't even opened it. I believe they'll both be put to good use in the right scenario. Just put in my order for the Tetra too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytedeez Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) I generally try not to be that guy but this time i must. When the Mark V was released one of the points you, Darren, sold us on was the expansion bay and "future pineapple slices". So far this makes at least 3 major products released by Hak5 and not a single "Pineapple Slice". Edited December 31, 2015 by bytedeez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 I generally try not to be that guy but this time i must. When the Mark V was released one of the points you, Darren, sold us on was the expansion bay and "future pineapple slices". So far this makes at least 3 major products released by Hak5 and not a single "Pineapple Slice". That's an absolutely valid point. At the time that we were creating the Mark V we had ambitious goals for the expansion. With the Mark V being the first foray into bespoke hardware I think I was a bit naive at what was actually achievable both practically and economically with the bus. For instance, I wanted a GPS slice - but as it turns out an off the shelf dongle did the job better and at lower cost than I could hope to make. I wanted a bluetooth serial slice - but again an off the shelf HC-05 did the same. There was a single slice in the form of an HDK. Based on the popular arduino standard, it utilized the bus as a means to spur rapid development. I had hoped that with it we would realize unforeseen potential in this regard. Unfortunately that has yet to come to fruition in a massive way. I absolutely understand where you're coming from and share in your disappointment. I'm still keen on the concept and I hope that with a "core" we can continue to add expansion options to the platform in a more standardized fashion. With the "Mark VI" being realized as the TETRA and NANO, we reviewed what worked well and what didn't with the Mark V based on feedback and user testing, then we looked to streamline the experience with a focus on usability and performance. I'm confident that the 6th generation platform will bring innovation to the project -- and I'm sure you'll agree when it's ported to your Mark V -- just unfortunately not in this one particular regard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rkiver Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Man, end of 2015 start of 2016, the year Hak5 took it ALL the way! Congratulations on another release! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvanDoe Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Darren will tetra be sold in EU shop soon? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted240 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I believe they'll both be put to good use in the right scenario. Just put in my order for the Tetra too :) Hmm.... I can imagine a setup using the Tetra + Nano that would replace my current mkV + RPi2 w/kali and two extra radios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tekelenburg Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Can I return my nano and order a tetra. I can only afford 1 of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeto Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 They're built on the same 6th generation platform for this reason. It's all very portable and compartmentalized. Instead of a "Mark VI" being the successor, we split the line into the NANO and TETRA -- but aside from the 5 GHz channels they'll both be running the same software :) Thanks Darren, it's comforting to know that both the Nanos and Tetra will be running the same software. Is the Tetra also in an Evaluation stqge? Could you give us an ETA on when you might expect to conclude the Evaluation stage for the Nano? Also, I noticed that the Nano devices are sold out, that was relatively quick. Was that sooner than you expected? Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebkinne Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Thanks Darren, it's comforting to know that both the Nanos and Tetra will be running the same software. Is the Tetra also in an Evaluation stqge? Could you give us an ETA on when you might expect to conclude the Evaluation stage for the Nano? Also, I noticed that the Nano devices are sold out, that was relatively quick. Was that sooner than you expected? Keep up the good work! Unlike the NANO, the TETRA has passed all certifications and we are just waiting to ship them to customers. The NANO will be in evaluation phase until mid January, which is when we will get the final certification. In regards to it selling out, this is pretty much what we expected. We'll have more units very soon! Best Regards, Sebkinne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rkiver Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Darren will tetra be sold in EU shop soon? Once they are in stock, I will be selling them. Just keep your eyes peeled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onus Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Mother Rucker!! ok, where can i buy this tetra hedon? don't see it in the hak5 store.. and all these people are saying they ordered it already? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebkinne Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Mother Rucker!! ok, where can i buy this tetra hedon? don't see it in the hak5 store.. and all these people are saying they ordered it already? Link is at the bottom of the first post :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted240 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Just thought of something... You include a USB - micro USB cable with the Nano for setup/tethering with an Android phone. Could you make it an option to choose a USB - USB-C cable? This is what I would need, but I do already have one. I've used a cheap adapter which is fine for power, it was pretty sketchy with data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebkinne Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Just thought of something... You include a USB - micro USB cable with the Nano for setup/tethering with an Android phone. Could you make it an option to choose a USB - USB-C cable? This is what I would need, but I do already have one. I've used a cheap adapter which is fine for power, it was pretty sketchy with data. The cable we include with the NANO Tactical bundle is for charging the USB battery only -- we do not provide the tethering cable, sorry. Best Regards, Sebkinne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted240 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 The cable we include with the NANO Tactical bundle is for charging the USB battery only -- we do not provide the tethering cable, sorry. Best Regards, Sebkinne Oh. Well I guess I would know that if I'd opened mine up last night. My mistake then. The bag that is shown with the Tetra tactical bundle isn't in the Hak shop yet, will you be selling it individually? I was thinking I would swap the Nano into my current setup... But now with Tetra I'm just going to start from scratch. Thinking about a bag this time instead of the hard case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrad Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Hmmm...........Wow.........just....... Wow? Edited December 31, 2015 by xrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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