# Linux Installation Guide

# Installation on Kali Linux 2024+

# Removing Old Drivers

First, check for and remove any existing drivers:

  1. Check existing drivers:
sudo dkms status
  1. If you find any 8812au drivers, remove them:
sudo dkms uninstall 8812au/5.6.4.2_35491.20191025
sudo dkms remove 8812au/5.6.4.2_35491.20191025 --all

# Installing New Drivers

  1. Clone the driver repository with specific version:
git clone -b v5.6.4.2 https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git
cd rtl8812au
  1. Checkout the compatible commit:
git checkout 63cf0b4
  1. Install the driver:
sudo make dkms_install
  1. Restart your system:
sudo reboot
  1. After restart, plug in your ALFA AWUS036ACS adapter

# Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

  1. Ensure all dependencies are installed:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install bc build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
  1. Check if the driver is properly loaded:
sudo lsmod | grep 8812au
  1. Verify the adapter is recognized:
sudo lsusb | grep ALFA