jakk
March 19, 2025, 7:02am
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What have you tried: Everything i could find online and ChatGBT, Google. Brave and its AI assist etc.
What is the error: Cannot use adaptor. Alfa awus1900 chipset RTL8814AU. Kali wont recognise after truing to install driver feom Alfa website.
What device is this on: Linux laptop with Kali 24 installed as the OS / Windows VMs too but Linux machine is dedicated attack laptop, rest are for home lab attack and practice.
Sounds like normal realtek crap drivers. Use one of these instead.
# USB WiFi adapters that are supported with Linux `in-kernel` drivers
## Table of Contents
1. [Introduction](#introduction)
2. [Tri Band adapters](#tri-band-usb-wifi-adapters-that-are-supported-with-linux-in-kernel-drivers):
* [BE6500 - USB3.0 - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz (WiFi 7)](#be6500---usb30---24-ghz-5-ghz-and-6-ghz-wifi-7)
* [AXE3000 - USB3.0 - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz (WiFi 6E)](#axe3000---usb30---24-ghz-5-ghz-and-6-ghz-wifi-6e)
3. [Dual Band adapters](#dual-band-usb-wifi-adapters-that-are-supported-with-linux-in-kernel-drivers):
* [AC1200 / AC1300 - USB 3 - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (WiFi 5)](#ac1200--ac1300---usb-3---24-ghz-and-5-ghz-wifi-5)
* [AC580 / AC600 / AC650 - USB 2 - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (WiFi 5)](#ac580--ac600--ac650---usb-2---24-ghz-and-5-ghz-wifi-5)
4. [Single Band adapters](#single-band-usb-wifi-adapters-that-are-supported-with-linux-in-kernel-drivers):
* [N150 - USB 2 - 2.4 GHz (WiFi 4)](#n150---usb-2---24-ghz-wifi-4)
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## Introduction
### What is this list ?
USB WiFi adapters that are supported with `in-kernel` drivers are plug-and-play with most desktop distros. Additional work may be required for server distros as the maintainers of server distros seem to think that there are ethernet cables everywhere a user may choose to locate a server. Linux `in-kernel` drivers are preferable over `out-of-kernel` drivers for most users and use cases as problems with locating, installing and maintaining drivers are dramatically reduced allowing for a better experience.
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jakk
March 19, 2025, 7:34am
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Thanks but i dont know what to do with that. Dont kow how to use github either
jakk
March 19, 2025, 7:38am
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I kinda need someone to tell me which adaptor exactly to get so i can vopy paste it into Amazon and it will work out if the box, plug and play without installing anything. Cant seem to follow step by step instructions so im up stream with no paddle.
From the link I posted above..
## Recommended Adapters for Kali Linux
Kali and other distros used for pen testing, security analysis and other
monitor mode work need usb wifi adapters that have drivers
that do an excellent job of supporting monitor mode. This list of
adapters is based on many conversations and a lot of testing. There are
other adapters that may work but this list is designed to be a list of
the best adapters that are available for purchase new at this time at
reasonable prices.
Note: The adapter that best meets your needs can depend on exactly what
you plan to do so asking questions is a good idea.
Note: Specific Realtek WiFi 5 based adapters will likely be added to this
list over the next few months as testing is completed. This will likely
include adapters based on the Realtek rtl8812au, rtl8821/11au (kernel 6.14)
chips and the rtl8814au (kernel 6.15) chip. This is possible due to standards
compliant drivers being added to the rtw88 driver series with kernels 6.14
and 6.15.
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