Alfa AWUS036AXML not working in dual boot

Volcano · April 26, 2025, 8:40pm

What have you tried: followed alfa instruction guide for alfa awus036axml on linux

What is the error: alfa awus036axml not working

What device is this on: Dual boot with windows

I installed Kali Linux using dual boot with Windows, but I just can’t seem to get my Alfa AWUS036AXML to work. When I plug in my Wi-Fi adapter, it repeatedly connects and disconnects until it eventually disconnects completely.
lsusb takes a long time to respond while the adapter is repeatedly connecting and disconnecting. Also, when I switch back to Windows, the Wi-Fi adapter stops working there as well, but I can get it working again by reinstalling the drivers.
How does Kali Linux affect my Wi-Fi adapter’s drivers for Windows? Kali Linux shouldn’t even be able to interact with Windows drivers because it’s a dual boot setup.

denartha · April 26, 2025, 9:04pm

The ALFA AWUS036AXML, is based on the MediaTek MT7921AUN. MediaTek wireless devices have a bad reputation when it comes to Linux drivers.

barry99705 · April 26, 2025, 9:59pm

What? No they don’t. Realtek has the bad reputation. Mediatek is generally built into the kernel.

github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi

home/Recommended_Adapters_for_Kali_Linux.md

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## 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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Volcano · April 26, 2025, 10:02pm

Mediatek is built in. I believe you are talking about realtek