MediaTek USB Wireless Card - Looking for Support

So I recently bought one of those generic eBay USB network cards which is available here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-802-11n-...item4869d1d3bd
I bought it because it is not as shady as using an Alfa card in public and its a bit more convenient. The problem is, it is using a MediaTek chipset which does not appear to be supported out of the box. I tested the device on Windows 8.1 64-bit and the little guy pulls in some good signals for its cheap price and small size. The device is not recognized in airmon-ng etc.

-I am using Kali 1.1.0 64-bit
-VirtualBox install

lsusb - Notice how it labels the device as Ralink

Code:

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root@Kali:~# lsusb
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 148f:7601 Ralink Technology, Corp.
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 80ee:0021 VirtualBox USB Tablet
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub

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lsusb detailed information

Code:

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root@Kali:~# lsusb -D /dev/bus/usb/001/002
Device: ID 148f:7601 Ralink Technology, Corp.
Device Descriptor:
  bLength                18
  bDescriptorType        1
  bcdUSB              2.01
  bDeviceClass            0 (Defined at Interface level)
  bDeviceSubClass        0
  bDeviceProtocol        0
  bMaxPacketSize0        64
  idVendor          0x148f Ralink Technology, Corp.
  idProduct          0x7601
  bcdDevice            0.00
  iManufacturer          1 MediaTek
  iProduct                2 802.11 n WLAN
  iSerial                3 1.0
  bNumConfigurations      1
  Configuration Descriptor:
    bLength                9
    bDescriptorType        2
    wTotalLength          74
    bNumInterfaces          1
    bConfigurationValue    1
    iConfiguration          0
    bmAttributes        0x80
      (Bus Powered)
    MaxPower              160mA
    Interface Descriptor:
      bLength                9
      bDescriptorType        4
      bInterfaceNumber        0
      bAlternateSetting      0
      bNumEndpoints          8
      bInterfaceClass      255 Vendor Specific Class
      bInterfaceSubClass    255 Vendor Specific Subclass
      bInterfaceProtocol    255 Vendor Specific Protocol
      iInterface              0
      Endpoint Descriptor:
        bLength                7
        bDescriptorType        5
        bEndpointAddress    0x84  EP 4 IN
        bmAttributes            2
          Transfer Type            Bulk
          Synch Type              None
          Usage Type              Data
        wMaxPacketSize    0x0200  1x 512 bytes
        bInterval              0
      Endpoint Descriptor:
        bLength                7
        bDescriptorType        5
        bEndpointAddress    0x85  EP 5 IN
        bmAttributes            2
          Transfer Type            Bulk
          Synch Type              None
          Usage Type              Data
        wMaxPacketSize    0x0200  1x 512 bytes
        bInterval              0
      Endpoint Descriptor:
        bLength                7
        bDescriptorType        5
        bEndpointAddress    0x08  EP 8 OUT
        bmAttributes            2
          Transfer Type            Bulk
          Synch Type              None
          Usage Type              Data
        wMaxPacketSize    0x0200  1x 512 bytes
        bInterval              0
      Endpoint Descriptor:
        bLength                7
        bDescriptorType        5
        bEndpointAddress    0x04  EP 4 OUT
        bmAttributes            2
          Transfer Type            Bulk
          Synch Type              None
          Usage Type              Data
        wMaxPacketSize    0x0200  1x 512 bytes
        bInterval              0
      Endpoint Descriptor:
        bLength                7
        bDescriptorType        5
        bEndpointAddress    0x05  EP 5 OUT
        bmAttributes            2
          Transfer Type            Bulk
          Synch Type              None
          Usage Type              Data
        wMaxPacketSize    0x0200  1x 512 bytes
        bInterval              0
      Endpoint Descriptor:
        bLength                7
        bDescriptorType        5
        bEndpointAddress    0x06  EP 6 OUT
        bmAttributes            2
          Transfer Type            Bulk
          Synch Type              None
          Usage Type              Data
        wMaxPacketSize    0x0200  1x 512 bytes
        bInterval              0
      Endpoint Descriptor:
        bLength                7
        bDescriptorType        5
        bEndpointAddress    0x07  EP 7 OUT
        bmAttributes            2
          Transfer Type            Bulk
          Synch Type              None
          Usage Type              Data
        wMaxPacketSize    0x0200  1x 512 bytes
        bInterval              0
      Endpoint Descriptor:
        bLength                7
        bDescriptorType        5
        bEndpointAddress    0x09  EP 9 OUT
        bmAttributes            2
          Transfer Type            Bulk
          Synch Type              None
          Usage Type              Data
        wMaxPacketSize    0x0200  1x 512 bytes
        bInterval              0
Device Status:    0x0000
  (Bus Powered)

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I havent been able to find anywhere that lists the exact chipset, but I think it may be the MT7601U, based on my Wikidevi search: https://wikidevi.com/wiki/MediaTek

Many sources say that it is very similar to the RT2870: http://www.arnelborja.com/compiling-...ver-in-fedora/

I have also tried compiling MediaTek's official drivers: http://www.mediatek.com/en/downloads/mt7601u-usb/ but apparently Kali's kernel version is too new. I have also seen a few patches: https://github.com/porjo/mt7601 but haven't had much success.

There doesn't seem to be much linux support (specifically monitor + injection etc.) so I decided I'd post here. I'd really love to see this working and it has pretty dang good range for $5 and its nice and compact. I can grab more info if you'd like, just let me know. Thanks :D

To Soxrox2212

Only wish to note that our Android Mobile Phone uses Media Tek. The only mac changer that worked on a rooted phone was ChameleMAC. We tried all sorts of methods to include rewriting in hex but nothing worked till we found this program. Possibly writing the author of this apk might generate some leads.

MTeams

Use zanti or pry fi change mac

I'm looking for monitor mode support with injection... not mac changing XD

Hi soxrok2212,

Mediatek's site is a bit messy since they show wrong Released Notes for the actual drivers:
page http://www.mediatek.com/en/downloads/mt7610u-usb/
release note [20130725] DPO_MT7601U_LinuxSTA_3.0.0.4_20130913.tar.bz2 Version: v3.0.0.4
downloaded driver http://www.mediatek.com/AmazonS3/Dow...130916.tar.bz2

page http://www.mediatek.com/en/downloads/mt7601u-usb/
release note [20130916] mt7610u_wifi_sta_v3002_dpo_20130916.tar.bz2 Version: v3.0.0.2
downloaded driver http://www.mediatek.com/AmazonS3/Dow...130913.tar.bz2


I believe this might be your type of wlan card with that mt7601u chipset:
http://en.ogemray.com/goods/detail/59.htm

They have linux drivers (yours is mt7601Usta) that also include some nice (confidential) programming guides from Mediatek:
http://en.ogemray.com/include/upload...01%20linux.zip

Try this modded drivers from kuba-moo:
https://github.com/kuba-moo/mt7601u

Also be sure to check out this guy saltwaterc that started a database on wlan cards and chipsets supporting injection with aircrack suite
https://saltwaterc.github.io/aircrack-db/

Other tips:
- always try to make clean installs
- blacklist modules unneeded or conflictual
- run Kali live or try other virtual software like VMWare since VirtualBox might be troublesome with usb devices

Quote:

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Originally Posted by reversetheg@p

Hi soxrok2212,

Mediatek's site is a bit messy since they show wrong Released Notes for the actual drivers:
page http://www.mediatek.com/en/downloads/mt7610u-usb/
release note [20130725] DPO_MT7601U_LinuxSTA_3.0.0.4_20130913.tar.bz2 Version: v3.0.0.4
downloaded driver http://www.mediatek.com/AmazonS3/Dow...130916.tar.bz2

page http://www.mediatek.com/en/downloads/mt7601u-usb/
release note [20130916] mt7610u_wifi_sta_v3002_dpo_20130916.tar.bz2 Version: v3.0.0.2
downloaded driver http://www.mediatek.com/AmazonS3/Dow...130913.tar.bz2


I believe this might be your type of wlan card with that mt7601u chipset:
http://en.ogemray.com/goods/detail/59.htm

They have linux drivers (yours is mt7601Usta) that also include some nice (confidential) programming guides from Mediatek:
http://en.ogemray.com/include/upload...01%20linux.zip

Try this modded drivers from kuba-moo:
https://github.com/kuba-moo/mt7601u

Also be sure to check out this guy saltwaterc that started a database on wlan cards and chipsets supporting injection with aircrack suite
https://saltwaterc.github.io/aircrack-db/

Other tips:
- always try to make clean installs
- blacklist modules unneeded or conflictual
- run Kali live or try other virtual software like VMWare since VirtualBox might be troublesome with usb devices

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Awesome thanks! I'll give it a go.

-Update: Unfortunately, the new drivers need kernel 3.19 and Kali is currently on 3.18.... I'll have to wait a bit longer because I get compiling errors :P Looks very promising though! And just in case you were wondering:

Code:

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root@Kali:~/mt7601u-master# make
make -C /lib/modules/`uname -r`/build M=$PWD
make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-headers-3.18.0-kali3-amd64'
  CC [M]  /root/mt7601u-master/main.o
/root/mt7601u-master/main.c:21:2: error: #error Your kernel is too old, please upgrade to at least 3.19
/root/mt7601u-master/main.c:412:2: error: initialization from incompatible pointer type [-Werror]
/root/mt7601u-master/main.c:412:2: error: (near initialization for ‘mt7601u_ops.sw_scan_start’) [-Werror]
/root/mt7601u-master/main.c:413:2: error: initialization from incompatible pointer type [-Werror]
/root/mt7601u-master/main.c:413:2: error: (near initialization for ‘mt7601u_ops.sw_scan_complete’) [-Werror]
/root/mt7601u-master/main.c:416:2: error: unknown field ‘sta_rate_tbl_update’ specified in initializer
/root/mt7601u-master/main.c:416:2: error: initialization from incompatible pointer type [-Werror]
/root/mt7601u-master/main.c:416:2: error: (near initialization for ‘mt7601u_ops.get_survey’) [-Werror]
cc1: all warnings being treated as errors
make[4]: *** [/root/mt7601u-master/main.o] Error 1
make[3]: *** [_module_/root/mt7601u-master] Error 2
make[2]: *** [sub-make] Error 2
make[1]: *** [all] Error 2
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-headers-3.18.0-kali3-amd64'
make: *** [default] Error 2

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This might help.

1. Update repository list
vim /etc/apt/sources.list
#add repository and source repository
#for e.g. of Kali 2
deb http://http.kali.org/kali sana main non-free contrib
deb http://security.kali.org/kali-security sana/updates main contrib non-free
deb-src http://http.kali.org/kali sana main non-free contrib
deb-src http://security.kali.org/kali-security sana/updates main contrib non-free
2. apt-get update
3. apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r) build-essential git
4. git clone https://github.com/porjo/mt7601.git
5. cd mt7601/src
6. make clean
7. make
8. make install
9. mkdir -p /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA/
10.mkdir -p /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA/
11.cp RT2870STA.dat /etc/Wireless/RT2870STA/
12.modprobe mt7601Usta

*run command in root mode or use sudo

I am running 32 bit Kali. I have tried a number of sites for installing this adapter, but so far all of them are 64 bit. do any of these sites, or any others, have code for compiling a 32 bit version? Thanks.