sudo iwconfig wlan0mon You should see in the output.
sudo airmon-ng check kill This safely stops interfering processes. To restart them later: sudo systemctl restart NetworkManager . Now create a monitor-mode interface. Replace wlan0 with your interface name:
Also test packet capture (optional but satisfying): install airmon-ng
Happy (ethical) hacking. 🔒
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): sudo iwconfig wlan0mon You should see in the output
airmon-ng --help If you see usage instructions, you’re ready. List your network interfaces:
sudo airmon-ng start wlan0
sudo airodump-ng wlan0mon Press Ctrl+C after a few seconds – you should see nearby Wi-Fi networks. When you’re done testing: