Install Airmon-ng May 2026

airmon-ng --help If you see usage instructions, you’re ready. List your network interfaces:

sudo iwconfig wlan0mon You should see in the output. install airmon-ng

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): airmon-ng --help If you see usage instructions, you’re

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: install airmon-ng

Also test packet capture (optional but satisfying):