Linux Installation Guide

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Installation on Kali Linux 2024+

The standard package installation method no longer works on newer Kali Linux versions (2024+). Please follow the updated installation method below.

Removing Old Drivers

First, check for and remove any existing drivers:

Check existing drivers:

sudo dkms status

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

Clone the driver repository with specific version:

git clone -b v5.6.4.2 https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git
cd rtl8812au

Checkout the compatible commit:

git checkout 63cf0b4

Install the driver:

sudo make dkms_install

Restart your system:

sudo reboot

After restart, plug in your ALFA AWUS036ACS adapter

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

Ensure all dependencies are installed:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install bc build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)

Check if the driver is properly loaded:

sudo lsmod | grep 8812au

Verify the adapter is recognized:

sudo lsusb | grep ALFA