iwconfig wlan0 mode monitor Error for wireless request "Set Mode" (8B06) : SET failed on device wlan

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iwconfig wlan0 mode monitor Error for wireless request "Set Mode" (8B06) : SET failed on device wlan0 ; No such device

Am having this error message from my Kali, can someone please proffer solution

Regards

[Fred Sheehan]

Is Kali installed on bare metal?

In a VM?

if its in a VM you get a virtual ethernet adapter and no access to your wireless card. You will need an external USB WiFi adapter