ALFA AWUS036ACH / AWUS036AC / AWUS036EAC Driver Install Linux & Kali

***Tested and working method as of AUG 2024.***

 As you may have noticed, the latest Linux kernels have caused a large amount of wireless USB adapters to lose monitor mode support. Thanks to a diligent community of Wi-Fi enthusiasts a work around has already been found, so that you no longer have to downgrade to an older kernel.

You can find more detailed instructions on the driver install here:
https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au

If you have already attempted to install the driver first uninstall the driver. This can be done by opening Terminal and navigating to the directory the install was performed in. Then run the following command:

sudo make dkms_remove

Next we usually suggest making sure your distro is up to date.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Next we will install some pre-requisites that are sometimes not included in every distribution of Linux by running the following commands in Terminal (*Note -  This is mainly for Ubuntu users, Kali usually has these pre installed.)

sudo apt-get install dkms

sudo apt-get install make

sudo apt-get install iw

sudo apt-get install git

Finally we will download and install the driver.

 git clone -b v5.6.4.2 https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git

cd rtl*

sudo git checkout 63cf0b4

sudo make dkms_install

Watch for errors, if you run into any, feel free to enter our LiveChat and we will do our best to help get your wireless USB adapter up and running.

After the driver has installed, we suggest rebooting for good measure.

sudo reboot