Install Airmon-ng -

PHY Interface Driver Chipset phy0 wlan0 ath9k Qualcomm Atheros (mac80211 monitor mode vif enabled for [phy0]wlan0 on [phy0]wlan0mon) (mac80211 station mode vif disabled for [phy0]wlan0) Your new interface will be named something like wlan0mon or mon0 . Check the new interface:

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Also test packet capture (optional but satisfying): install airmon-ng

airmon-ng --help If you see usage instructions, you’re ready. List your network interfaces: PHY Interface Driver Chipset phy0 wlan0 ath9k Qualcomm

iwconfig Look for an interface like wlan0 , wlp2s0 , or wlx00c0ca9abcdef . This is your wireless card. Background services like NetworkManager or wpa_supplicant can block monitor mode. Stop them (without killing your session): List your network interfaces: iwconfig Look for an

sudo airodump-ng wlan0mon Press Ctrl+C after a few seconds – you should see nearby Wi-Fi networks. When you’re done testing:

sudo airmon-ng start wlan0