Connecting AWUS036ACH WiFi Adapter to Ubuntu Server
In this article, we will explain how to connect the AWUS036ACH WiFi adapter to a Ubuntu Server and confirm that the drivers are working correctly. We will cover the key concepts related to this topic, including the necessary tools, commands, and configurations to get your WiFi adapter up and running.
Overview of AWUS036ACH WiFi Adapter
The AWUS036ACH WiFi adapter is a popular wireless network interface card (NIC) that supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards and operates on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. It is compatible with Linux systems, including Ubuntu Server, and can be used to extend the wireless connectivity of your server or to create a wireless access point.
Installing the RTL8812AU Drivers
Before connecting the AWUS036ACH WiFi adapter to your Ubuntu Server, you need to install the proper drivers. The AWUS036ACH WiFi adapter uses the RTL8812AU chipset, which is not supported by the default Ubuntu kernel. Therefore, you need to install the drivers from the Linux driver project's GitHub repository.
To install the RTL8812AU drivers, follow these steps:
- Install the necessary dependencies:
sudo apt-get install build-essential git dkms
- Clone the Linux driver project's GitHub repository:
git clone https://github.com/rtlwifi-next/rtlwifi-next.git
- Navigate to the cloned repository:
cd rtlwifi-next
- Build and install the RTL8812AU drivers:
sudo make
sudo make install
sudo modprobe rtl8812au
Confirming the WiFi Adapter Connection
After installing the RTL8812AU drivers, you can confirm that your AWUS036ACH WiFi adapter is connected by using the airmon-ng command.
To confirm the WiFi adapter connection, follow these steps:
- Identify the interface name of your WiFi adapter:
iwconfig
The interface name is usually wlan0 or wlan1.
- Start the monitor mode on the WiFi adapter interface:
sudo airmon-ng start InterfaceName
Replace InterfaceName with the actual interface name of your WiFi adapter.
- Check the WiFi adapter status:
sudo airmon-ng info
The output should show the wireless interface, the driver, and the available channels.
- The AWUS036ACH WiFi adapter is a popular wireless network interface card that operates on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
- The RTL8812AU drivers are required to connect the AWUS036ACH WiFi adapter to a Ubuntu Server.
- The
airmon-ngcommand can be used to confirm the WiFi adapter connection and status.
References
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Type: GitHub repository
Name: rtlwifi-next
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Type: Ubuntu man page
Name: airmon-ng
URL: https://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/focal/en/man8/airmon-ng.8.html
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Type: Linux man page
Name: iwconfig