, and select the Atheros device (it may appear as "Qualcomm Atheros" or "Atheros UB91C"). VMware Settings: Player > Removable Devices , find your Atheros adapter, and select Connect (Disconnect from host) Verifying the Installation
If using NetworkManager it should manage the interface. For packet injection and monitor mode tools: install atheros ar9271 driver kali linux
To get the most out of your adapter, apply these tweaks. , and select the Atheros device (it may
The Atheros AR9271 chipset is in Kali Linux via ath9k_htc . In most cases, you only need to ensure firmware-atheros is installed. Manual driver builds are rarely required. Once set up, the adapter works out-of-the-box for monitor mode and packet injection. find your Atheros adapter
Run iwconfig again. The mode should now say "Monitor" . 6. Troubleshooting Common Issues
dmesg | tail -20