


***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.
These instructions are following (and using) this repository:
https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au
Kali Linux:
To begin make sure your distro is up to date.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Install required packages.
sudo apt-get install bc mokutil build-essential libelf-dev linux-headers-`uname -r`
Clone the repository and change directory inside.
git clone https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git
cd rtl8812au
Build and install the drivers.
make
sudo make install
Reboot your device.
reboot
Upon reboot, you should now have the option to select from Wi-Fi networks.
Fedora 41:
To begin make sure your distro is up to date.
sudo dnf update && sudo dnf upgrade
Install required packages.
sudo dnf install git make build-essential
Clone the repository and change directory inside.
git clone https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git
cd rtl8812au
Build and install the drivers.
make
sudo make install
Reboot your device.
reboot
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