Description
The initial release of Vortex-U (v1.0.0) successfully saturates the developer's local "Guest" network but fails to disconnect clients on other nearby Access Points (e.g., "WirelessWIFI"), even when hardware models are identical. Telemetry confirms high-velocity output (~8,212 - 9,238 PPS), but target devices maintain stable connections.
Environment
- Hardware: ESP32-U (External Antenna)
- Firmware Version: v1.0.0
- Clock Frequency: Verified at 80MHz, 160MHz, and 240MHz
- Distance to Target: ~15 meters (2nd-floor balcony placement)
Technical Analysis
The failure on modern networks is likely due to several factors:
- Broadcast Filtering: Many modern routers discard management frames directed at
FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF as a security measure.
- Identity Verification: v1.0.0 logic only maps the Target MAC to the Destination field, leaving the Source and BSSID fields generic or empty.
- 802.11w (PMF): Targets may have Protected Management Frames enabled, requiring cryptographic signatures for deauthentication.
Observed Logs
--- PERFORMING DEEP HYBRID RESET ---
E (48949) wifi_init_default: netstack cb reg failed with 12308
[SYSTEM] Clock set to: 80 MHz
[VORTEX] Clock: 80 MHz | Sent: 92376 | Target: 58:25:75:4E:39:1E
[VORTEX] Clock: 80 MHz | Sent: 202881 | Target: 58:25:75:4E:39:1E
Description
The initial release of Vortex-U (v1.0.0) successfully saturates the developer's local "Guest" network but fails to disconnect clients on other nearby Access Points (e.g., "WirelessWIFI"), even when hardware models are identical. Telemetry confirms high-velocity output (~8,212 - 9,238 PPS), but target devices maintain stable connections.
Environment
Technical Analysis
The failure on modern networks is likely due to several factors:
FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FFas a security measure.Observed Logs