Overview of installing the drivers for AWUS036ACH in Kali Linux
Open a terminal in Kali Linux and execute the installation
First, run the following command to update the packages within Kali’s operating
system.
apt update
Next, run the following command to install the driver that supports the AWUS036ACH
device.
apt -y install realtek-rtl88xxau-dkmsHow to verify the driver is installed
- The indicator light on the device should start to flash, indicating that
the device active - In your terminal, type ifconfig to show the interfaces. You should now
see an additional wireless interface (e.g. wlan1), assuming your PC already
had a wireless interface called wlan0.
Troubleshooting tips if the device is not detected
In minor cases the device may not be detected by the OS after you install the
drive, try one or more of the following:
drive, try one or more of the following:
- Re-connect the cables to the device (the AWUS036ACH adapter) and PC
to test for a physical issue. - Restart your operating system and run ifconfig again to see if the OS
detects the device. - Update your Kali system packages or upgrade the entire distribution to
the latest available. - Search online for other solutions that worked for others.
Why install the drivers for AWUS036ACH in Kali Linux
The main reason most security professionals use adapters like this from Alfa
is that they support monitor mode which is essential for successfully executing
many Penetration Tests against Wifi.