### Manual Build and Installation Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Builds and installs the driver manually using 'make'. Load the module using 'modprobe' and verify it is loaded. ```bash git clone -b v5.6.4.2 https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git cd rtl8812au make sudo make install sudo modprobe 88XXau lsmod | grep 88XXau ``` -------------------------------- ### Build and Install Driver on Raspberry Pi Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Builds and installs the driver on Raspberry Pi after configuring the Makefile. Ensure kernel headers are installed prior to this step. ```bash make && sudo make install ``` -------------------------------- ### Build and Install RTL8812AU Driver Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Use these commands to build and install the driver using make. Ensure all dependencies are met. ```bash $ make && make install ``` -------------------------------- ### Install DKMS Package and Clone Repository Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Installs the DKMS package and clones the driver repository. Ensure DKMS is installed before proceeding with driver installation. ```bash sudo apt-get install dkms git clone -b v5.6.4.2 https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git cd rtl8812au ``` -------------------------------- ### Install Build Dependencies for Raspberry Pi Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Install kernel headers for Raspberry Pi systems to build the driver. ```bash $ sudo apt-get install raspberrypi-kernel-headers ``` -------------------------------- ### Start DHCP Server Service Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/linux_dhcp_server_notes.txt Starts the DHCP server service using the init.d script. Ensure the configuration files are correctly set up before executing. ```bash /etc/rc.d/init.d/dhcpd start ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Persistent Module Options Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Creates a configuration file in /etc/modprobe.d/ to ensure module options are loaded persistently on boot. This example sets LED control and power management options. ```bash sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/8812au.conf << 'EOF' # RTL8812AU/8821AU/8814AU driver options # LED Control: 0=Always off, 1=Normal blink, 2=Always on options 88XXau rtw_led_ctrl=1 # Power management: 0=Active (no power saving), 1=Min, 2=Max options 88XXau rtw_power_mgnt=0 EOF ``` -------------------------------- ### Install DHCP Server Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/linux_dhcp_server_notes.txt Installs the DHCP server package using yum. Ensure you have root privileges. ```bash yum install dhcp ``` -------------------------------- ### Install RtkMpTool.apk or RtkWiFiTest.apk Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/tools/RtkMpTool-ReadMe.txt Install the Realtek MP Tool or WiFi Test application onto the Android device using adb. ```bash adb install RtkMpTool.apk ``` ```bash adb install RtkWiFiTest.apk ``` -------------------------------- ### Install the driver using DKMS Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md This command installs the driver using DKMS after cloning the repository. Ensure you are in the driver's source code directory before executing. ```bash $ sudo make dkms_install ``` -------------------------------- ### Install Driver using DKMS Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Installs the driver using DKMS for automatic kernel module rebuilding. Verify the installation status afterwards. ```bash sudo make dkms_install dkms status -m 8812au ``` -------------------------------- ### Install Build Dependencies for Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Install required packages for building the driver on Proxmox VE, including specific PVE headers. ```bash $ sudo apt-get update $ sudo apt-get install bc mokutil build-essential libelf-dev pve-headers-`uname -r` ``` -------------------------------- ### Install Build Dependencies for Kali Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Update package lists and install necessary build tools and headers for Kali Linux. ```bash $ sudo apt-get update $ sudo apt-get install bc mokutil build-essential libelf-dev linux-headers-`uname -r` ``` -------------------------------- ### Start MP Test with rtwpriv Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/tools/RtkMpTool-ReadMe.txt Execute the 'mp_start' command using rtwpriv on the Android device to verify driver support for MP commands. Ensure no error messages are displayed. ```bash adb shell rtwpriv wlan0 mp_start ``` -------------------------------- ### Install Build Dependencies for Manual Build Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Installs necessary build dependencies for manual compilation on Debian/Ubuntu/Kali systems. Ensure your kernel headers are up-to-date. ```bash sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install bc mokutil build-essential libelf-dev linux-headers-$(uname -r) ``` -------------------------------- ### Install DKMS package Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md This command installs the DKMS package on Debian-based systems. DKMS allows for automatic recompilation and installation of kernel modules when a new kernel is installed or updated. ```bash $ sudo apt-get install dkms ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Driver for Frame Injection Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Set up the driver for wireless security testing using aircrack-ng. This involves killing interfering processes, starting monitor mode, and enabling specific driver options for injection. ```bash # Kill interfering processes sudo airmon-ng check kill # Start monitor mode on wlan0 sudo airmon-ng start wlan0 # Capture packets sudo airodump-ng wlan0mon # Target specific channel and BSSID sudo airodump-ng -c 6 --bssid AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF -w capture wlan0mon # Perform deauthentication attack (authorized testing only) sudo aireplay-ng -0 1 -a AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF -c 11:22:33:44:55:66 wlan0mon # Inject frames with custom sequence number overwrite sudo modprobe 88XXau rtw_monitor_overwrite_seqnum=1 rtw_monitor_retransmit=1 ``` -------------------------------- ### Load 88XXau Module with Custom Parameters Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Loads the 88XXau kernel module with specific parameters to customize its behavior. Examples include disabling LED control, setting wireless mode and channel, enabling VHT, disabling power saving, or specifying a country code. View all available parameters. ```bash # Load with LED control disabled sudo modprobe 88XXau rtw_led_ctrl=0 # Load with specific wireless mode and channel sudo modprobe 88XXau rtw_wireless_mode=15 rtw_channel=6 # Load with VHT (802.11ac) enabled and specific bandwidth sudo modprobe 88XXau rtw_vht_enable=1 rtw_bw_mode=0x21 # Load with power saving disabled sudo modprobe 88XXau rtw_power_mgnt=0 rtw_ips_mode=0 # Load with country code specified sudo modprobe 88XXau rtw_country_code=US # View all current module parameters cat /sys/module/88XXau/parameters/* ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Raspberry Pi for Driver Build Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Configures the Makefile for Raspberry Pi ARM/ARM64 platforms by disabling PC platform support and enabling the appropriate RPi platform. This is necessary before building and installing the driver on these devices. ```bash # For 32-bit ARM (RPi 1/2/3/Zero) sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = y/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = n/g' Makefile sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM_RPI = n/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM_RPI = y/g' Makefile # For 64-bit ARM (RPi 3B+/4B/Zero2) sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = y/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = n/g' Makefile sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM64_RPI = n/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM64_RPI = y/g' Makefile ``` -------------------------------- ### Remove Driver using DKMS or Manual Uninstall Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Removes the driver from the system. Use 'dkms_remove' for DKMS installations or 'uninstall' for manual installations, followed by unloading the module. ```bash # Remove using DKMS sudo make dkms_remove # Or manual removal sudo make uninstall sudo rmmod 88XXau ``` -------------------------------- ### Set Interface Up Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Bring the network interface back up after setting it to monitor mode. ```bash $ sudo ip link set wlan0 up ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure and Build Kernel Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Navigates to the kernel source directory, configures the kernel (enabling the driver), and then builds the kernel with the new driver. ```bash cd /usr/src/linux make menuconfig # Enable the driver make -j$(nproc) ``` -------------------------------- ### Control LED via Proc Filesystem Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Dynamically control the adapter's LED behavior by writing to the proc filesystem. This requires obtaining the interface name first. ```bash # Get the interface name IFACE=$(iw dev | grep Interface | awk '{print $2}') # Disable LED echo "0" | sudo tee /proc/net/rtl8812au/${IFACE}/led_ctrl # Enable LED (normal blink) echo "1" | sudo tee /proc/net/rtl8812au/${IFACE}/led_ctrl # Check current LED status cat /proc/net/rtl8812au/${IFACE}/led_ctrl ``` -------------------------------- ### WPA Supplicant Configuration Sample Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/REALTEK_README.txt Configuration file sample for wpa_supplicant-0.8. Used for managing WPA/WPA2 connections. ```ini configure file sample for wpa_supplicant-0.8 ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure LED Control Dynamically Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Dynamically control the LED by echoing '0' or '1' to the specified path in /proc/net/rtl8812au/. Replace $(your interface name) with the actual interface name. ```sh $ echo "0" > /proc/net/rtl8812au/$(your interface name)/led_ctrl ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure DHCP Server (dhcpd.conf) Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/linux_dhcp_server_notes.txt This is a sample DHCP server configuration file. It defines network subnets, IP address ranges, default lease times, and host-specific configurations. Modify this file according to your network requirements. ```bash # dhcpd.conf # # Sample configuration file for ISC dhcpd # # option definitions common to all supported networks... option domain-name "example.org"; option domain-name-servers ns1.example.org, ns2.example.org; default-lease-time 600; max-lease-time 7200; # Use this to enble / disable dynamic DNS updates globally. #ddns-update-style none; # If this DHCP server is the official DHCP server for the local # network, the authoritative directive should be uncommented. #authoritative; # Use this to send dhcp log messages to a different log file (you also # have to hack syslog.conf to complete the redirection). log-facility local7; # No service will be given on this subnet, but declaring it helps the # DHCP server to understand the network topology. subnet 10.152.187.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { } # This is a very basic subnet declaration. subnet 10.254.239.0 netmask 255.255.255.224 { range 10.254.239.10 10.254.239.20; option routers rtr-239-0-1.example.org, rtr-239-0-2.example.org; } # This declaration allows BOOTP clients to get dynamic addresses, # which we don't really recommend. subnet 10.254.239.32 netmask 255.255.255.224 { range dynamic-bootp 10.254.239.40 10.254.239.60; option broadcast-address 10.254.239.31; option routers rtr-239-32-1.example.org; } # A slightly different configuration for an internal subnet. subnet 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { range 192.168.1.30 192.168.1.150; option domain-name-servers 192.168.1.254; option domain-name "internal.org"; option routers 192.168.1.254; option broadcast-address 192.168.1.255; default-lease-time 6000; max-lease-time 7200; } subnet 172.21.69.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { } # Hosts which require special configuration options can be listed in # host statements. If no address is specified, the address will be # allocated dynamically (if possible), but the host-specific information # will still come from the host declaration. host passacaglia { hardware ethernet 0:0:c0:5d:bd:95; filename "vmunix.passacaglia"; server-name "toccata.fugue.com"; } # Fixed IP addresses can also be specified for hosts. These addresses # should not also be listed as being available for dynamic assignment. # Hosts for which fixed IP addresses have been specified can boot using # BOOTP or DHCP. Hosts for which no fixed address is specified can only # be booted with DHCP, unless there is an address range on the subnet # to which a BOOTP client is connected which has the dynamic-bootp flag # set. host fantasia { hardware ethernet 08:00:07:26:c0:a5; fixed-address fantasia.fugue.com; } # You can declare a class of clients and then do address allocation # based on that. The example below shows a case where all clients # in a certain class get addresses on the 10.17.224/24 subnet, and all # other clients get addresses on the 10.0.29/24 subnet. class "foo" { match if substring (option vendor-class-identifier, 0, 4) = "SUNW"; } shared-network 224-29 { subnet 10.17.224.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { option routers rtr-224.example.org; } subnet 10.0.29.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 { option routers rtr-29.example.org; } pool { allow members of "foo"; range 10.17.224.10 10.17.224.250; } pool { deny members of "foo"; range 10.0.29.10 10.0.29.230; } } ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Driver Module Options Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Set various driver parameters like VHT, bandwidth, country code, and debug log level using module options. Reload the module after changing settings. ```bash options 88XXau rtw_vht_enable=1 options 88XXau rtw_bw_mode=0x21 options 88XXau rtw_country_code=US options 88XXau rtw_drv_log_level=2 ``` ```bash sudo rmmod 88XXau sudo modprobe 88XXau ``` -------------------------------- ### Create DHCP Leases File Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/linux_dhcp_server_notes.txt Creates the dhcpd.leases file if it does not exist. This file is used to record client lease information. ```bash touch /var/lib/dhcpd/dhcpd.leases ``` -------------------------------- ### Prepare for Monitor Mode Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Run this command to kill interfering processes before enabling monitor mode. It's also recommended to disable auto-connect to Wi-Fi networks in nm-connection-editor. ```bash $ airmon-ng check kill ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Soft AP with hostapd (5GHz) Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Set up the wireless adapter as an access point using hostapd. This configuration is for 5GHz band operation. ```bash # Install hostapd sudo apt-get install hostapd # Create hostapd configuration for 5GHz sudo tee /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf << 'EOF' interface=wlan0 driver=nl80211 ssid=MyAccessPoint hw_mode=a channel=36 wmm_enabled=1 macaddr_acl=0 auth_algs=1 ignore_broadcast_ssid=0 wpa=2 wpa_passphrase=MySecurePassword123 wpa_key_mgmt=WPA-PSK rsn_pairwise=CCMP ieee80211n=1 ieee80211ac=1 EOF ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Soft AP with hostapd (2.4GHz) Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Set up the wireless adapter as an access point using hostapd. This configuration is for 2.4GHz band operation. ```bash # For 2.4GHz configuration sudo tee /etc/hostapd/hostapd_2g.conf << 'EOF' interface=wlan0 driver=nl80211 ssid=MyAccessPoint2G hw_mode=g channel=6 wmm_enabled=1 macaddr_acl=0 auth_algs=1 ignore_broadcast_ssid=0 wpa=2 wpa_passphrase=MySecurePassword123 rsn_pairwise=CCMP ieee8011n=1 EOF # Start hostapd sudo hostapd /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf ``` -------------------------------- ### Enable Monitor Mode on Wireless Interface Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Configures the wireless interface (e.g., wlan0) for monitor mode. This involves killing interfering processes, bringing the interface down, setting the monitor type, and bringing it back up. Verify the mode change. ```bash # Kill interfering processes sudo airmon-ng check kill # Set interface down sudo ip link set wlan0 down # Set monitor mode sudo iw dev wlan0 set type monitor # Set interface up sudo ip link set wlan0 up # Verify monitor mode is active iw dev wlan0 info ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure LED Control Statically Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Set the LED control behavior by adding an options line to a modprobe configuration file. '0' or '1' can be used for the rtw_led_ctrl parameter. ```sh options 88XXau rtw_led_ctrl=0 ``` -------------------------------- ### Hostapd Configuration for Soft-AP Mode Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/REALTEK_README.txt Configuration files for Soft-AP mode, supporting both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. ```ini Configure files for Soft-AP mode 2.4G/5G ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Makefile for Raspberry Pi 64-bit ARM Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Modify the Makefile to set the platform to 64-bit ARM architecture for Raspberry Pi 3B+, 4B, and Zero2 models. ```bash $ sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = y/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = n/g' Makefile $ sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM64_RPI = n/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM64_RPI = y/g' Makefile ``` -------------------------------- ### Increase Swap Space for Building Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md If building exceeds RAM, increase swap space in /etc/dphys-swapfile and restart the service. Note that building on swap is slow. ```bash echo "2000" > /etc/dphys-swapfile /etc/init.d/dphys-swapfile restart ``` -------------------------------- ### Hostapd Configuration for Wi-Fi Direct (P2P) Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/REALTEK_README.txt Configuration file for hostapd specifically for Wi-Fi Direct (P2P) functionality. ```ini Configure file for hostapd for Wi-Fi Direct (P2P) ``` -------------------------------- ### Push rtwpriv Binary to Android Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/tools/RtkMpTool-ReadMe.txt Use adb to push the compiled rtwpriv binary to the /system/bin directory on the Android device. ```bash adb push rtwpriv /system/bin/ ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Makefile for Raspberry Pi 32-bit ARM Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Modify the Makefile to set the platform to 32-bit ARM architecture for Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3, and Zero models. ```bash $ sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = y/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = n/g' Makefile $ sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM_RPI = n/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ARM_RPI = y/g' Makefile ``` -------------------------------- ### Add Driver to Kernel Makefile Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Appends the driver to the main Makefile in the wireless drivers directory to include it in the kernel build process. ```bash echo 'obj-$(CONFIG_88XXAU) += rtl8812au/' >> /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Makefile ``` -------------------------------- ### Clone the driver repository Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md This command clones the rtl8812au driver repository from GitHub, specifically checking out the v5.6.4.2 branch. It then navigates into the cloned directory. ```bash $ git clone -b v5.6.4.2 https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git cd rtl* ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure DHCP Server Interface Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/linux_dhcp_server_notes.txt Specifies which network interface the DHCP server should listen on. This file should contain the interface name, e.g., wlan0. ```bash DHCPDARGS=wlan0 ``` -------------------------------- ### Set ARCH for ARM64 Build Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Set the ARCH environment variable to 'arm64' before rebuilding for ARM64 architecture. ```bash $ export ARCH=arm64 $ sed -i 's/^MAKE="/MAKE="ARCH=arm64\ /' dkms.conf ``` -------------------------------- ### Check Current LED Control Value Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md View the current LED control setting by reading the value from the specified path in /proc/net/rtl8812au/. Replace $(your interface name) with the actual interface name. ```sh $ cat /proc/net/rtl8812au/$(your interface name)/led_ctrl ``` -------------------------------- ### Add Kconfig Entry for Driver Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Adds a configuration option for the RTL8812AU driver to the kernel's Kconfig system, allowing it to be selected during 'make menuconfig'. ```bash cat >> /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Kconfig << 'EOF' config 88XXAU tristate "Realtek RTL8812AU USB Wireless Network Adapter" depends on USB select RTLWIFI select RTLWIFI_USB help This is the driver for Realtek RTL8812AU USB EOF ``` -------------------------------- ### Access Driver Information via Proc Filesystem Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Query various driver details such as version, configuration, log level, and channel plan information through the proc filesystem. The interface name is required to access these details. ```bash # Get interface name IFACE=$(iw dev | grep Interface | awk '{print $2}') # View driver version cat /proc/net/rtl8812au/${IFACE}/ver_info # View driver configuration cat /proc/net/rtl8812au/${IFACE}/drv_cfg # View current log level cat /proc/net/rtl8812au/${IFACE}/log_level # Set debug log level (requires CONFIG_RTW_DEBUG enabled) echo "4" | sudo tee /proc/net/rtl8812au/${IFACE}/log_level # View channel plan information cat /proc/net/rtl8812au/${IFACE}/chan_plan ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Makefile for Android Build Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Modify the Makefile to configure the driver for Android ARM64 builds. This involves setting platform options and specifying build-related variables. ```bash # For Android 10.x and 11.x, use the SDK reference codes # Extract the appropriate SDK tar xzf android/android_ref_codes_11.x/realtek_wifi_SDK_for_android_11_x_20210416.tar.gz # Configure Makefile for Android ARM64 sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = y/CONFIG_PLATFORM_I386_PC = n/g' Makefile sed -i 's/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ANDROID_ARM64 = n/CONFIG_PLATFORM_ANDROID_ARM64 = y/g' Makefile # Set Android-specific flags in Makefile # The build requires: # - ARCH=arm64 # - CROSS_COMPILE pointing to Android NDK toolchain # - KSRC pointing to Android kernel source # Example Android build command make ARCH=arm64 \ CROSS_COMPILE=/path/to/android/ndk/toolchain/bin/aarch64-linux-android- \ KSRC=/path/to/android/kernel \ modules ``` -------------------------------- ### Push WLAN Kernel Module Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/tools/RtkMpTool-ReadMe.txt Transfer the necessary kernel module (e.g., 8xxx.ko) to the appropriate system directory for the WLAN driver. ```bash adb push 8xxx.ko "your system wlan default module's folder"\wlan.ko ``` -------------------------------- ### Set Monitor Mode Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Change the network interface to monitor mode using the 'iw' command. ```bash $ sudo iw dev wlan0 set type monitor ``` -------------------------------- ### Set Interface Down Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Bring the network interface down before changing its mode. ```bash $ sudo ip link set wlan0 down ``` -------------------------------- ### Automated RTL8812AU Driver Integration Script Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/wiki/Home This shell script automates the process of copying the RTL8812AU driver source to the kernel directory, modifying its Makefile to enable compilation as a module ('y'), and updating the main rtlwifi Makefile and Kconfig files. It includes backup mechanisms for Kconfig. ```shell #!/bin/bash rm -r /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/rtl8812au cp -r /usr/local/src/rtl8812au /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/ cat /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/rtl8812au/Makefile | sed 's/export CONFIG_88XXAU = m/export CONFIG_88XXAU = y/' > /tmp/Makefile mv /tmp/Makefile /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/rtl8812au/Makefile echo 'obj-$(CONFIG_88XXAU) += rtl8812au/' >> /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Makefile if [ -e /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Kconfig.back ] ; then mv /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Kconfig.back /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Kconfig fi cp /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Kconfig /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Kconfig.back head -n -1 /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Kconfig > /tmp/Kconfig cat /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/rtl8812au/Kconfig | sed 's/depends on USB/depends on USB\n\tselect RTLWIFI\n\tselect RTLWIFI_USB/' >> /tmp/Kconfig echo endif >> /tmp/Kconfig mv /tmp/Kconfig /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/Kconfig ``` -------------------------------- ### Set TX Power Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Set the transmission power for the specified wireless interface. '3000' typically corresponds to 30 dBm. ```bash $ sudo iw wlan0 set txpower fixed 3000 ``` -------------------------------- ### Switch USB Mode Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Change the USB mode of the adapter between USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 for compatibility or performance. Reload the module with the desired USB mode setting. ```bash sudo rmmod 88XXau sudo modprobe 88XXau rtw_switch_usb_mode=1 sudo modprobe 88XXau rtw_switch_usb_mode=2 sudo modprobe 88XXau rtw_switch_usb_mode=0 ``` -------------------------------- ### Copy Driver to Kernel Tree Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Copies the driver source code to the appropriate directory within the Linux kernel source tree. ```bash sudo cp -r rtl8812au /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/ ``` -------------------------------- ### Set ARCH for ARM Build on Raspbian Buster Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Set the ARCH environment variable to 'arm' and modify dkms.conf for ARM builds when encountering 'unrecognized command line option –mgeneral-regs-only'. ```bash $ export ARCH=arm $ sed -i 's/^MAKE="/MAKE="ARCH=arm\ /' dkms.conf ``` -------------------------------- ### Disable Monitor Mode and Return to Managed Mode Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Reverts the wireless interface from monitor mode back to managed (station) mode. This involves bringing the interface down, setting the managed type, and bringing it back up. Verify the mode change. ```bash # Set interface down sudo ip link set wlan0 down # Set managed mode sudo iw dev wlan0 set type managed # Set interface up sudo ip link set wlan0 up # Verify managed mode iw dev wlan0 info ``` -------------------------------- ### Set Execute Permissions for rtwpriv Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/tools/RtkMpTool-ReadMe.txt Grant execute permissions to the rtwpriv binary on the Android system using adb shell. ```bash adb shell chmod 755 /system/bin/rtwpriv ``` -------------------------------- ### IPERF3 Benchmark Results Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md This output shows the results of an IPERF3 benchmark test conducted with an Alfa Networks AWUS036ACH device using the rtl8812au chipset on branch v5.6.4.1. It details transfer rates and bitrates over a 23.15-second interval. ```text [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr Cwnd [ 5] 0.00-1.00 sec 11.6 MBytes 97.4 Mbits/sec 0 96.2 KBytes [ 5] 1.00-2.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 100 KBytes [ 5] 2.00-3.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 100 KBytes [ 5] 3.00-4.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 100 KBytes [ 5] 4.00-5.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 100 KBytes [ 5] 5.00-6.00 sec 11.4 MBytes 95.9 Mbits/sec 0 105 KBytes [ 5] 6.00-7.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 105 KBytes [ 5] 7.00-8.00 sec 11.3 MBytes 94.9 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 8.00-9.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 9.00-10.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.3 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 10.00-11.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 11.00-12.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 12.00-13.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 13.00-14.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 14.00-15.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 15.00-16.00 sec 10.9 MBytes 91.7 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 16.00-17.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 17.00-18.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 18.00-19.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 94.4 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 19.00-20.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 20.00-21.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 21.00-22.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes [ 5] 22.00-23.00 sec 11.2 MBytes 93.8 Mbits/sec 0 157 KBytes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [ ID] Interval Transfer Bitrate Retr [ 5] 0.00-23.15 sec 260 MBytes 94.2 Mbits/sec 0 sender [ 5] 0.00-23.15 sec 0.00 Bytes 0.00 bits/sec receiver ``` -------------------------------- ### Change Driver Build Type (Optional) Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Optionally modifies the driver's Makefile to build it as a built-in module ('y') instead of a loadable module ('m'). ```bash sed -i 's/export CONFIG_88XXAU = m/export CONFIG_88XXAU = y/' \ /usr/src/linux/drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/rtl8812au/Makefile ``` -------------------------------- ### USB Mode Switch Configuration Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Unload the driver and reload it with the rtw_switch_usb_mode parameter to control USB mode switching. '0' disables switching, '1' switches from USB 2.0 to 3.0, and '2' switches from USB 3.0 to 2.0. ```sh $ rmmod 88XXau $ modprobe 88XXau rtw_switch_usb_mode=int (0: no switch 1: switch from usb2 to usb3 2: switch from usb3 to usb2) ``` -------------------------------- ### Kernel Patch for STATION_INFO_ASSOC_REQ_IES Event Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/REALTEK_README.txt Kernel patch file for cfg80211's STATION_INFO_ASSOC_REQ_IES event, compatible with kernel 3.0. ```diff Kernel patch file for cfg80211's STATION_INFO_ASSOC_REQ_IES event for kernel 3.0. ``` -------------------------------- ### Add RTL8812AU to Kconfig Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/wiki/Home This snippet shows how to add the RTL8812AU driver configuration to the Kconfig file within the Linux kernel's rtlwifi directory. It specifies the driver name, its USB dependency, and required selections. ```kconfig config 88XXAU tristate "Realtek RTL8812AU USB Wireless Network Adapter" depends on USB select RTLWIFI select RTLWIFI_USB help This is the driver for Realtek RTL8812AU USB ``` -------------------------------- ### Configure Wireless Interface TX Power Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Adjusts the transmission power (TX power) of the wireless interface. You can set a fixed power level or revert to automatic power management. Verify the current TX power setting. ```bash # Set TX power to 30 dBm (3000 mBm) sudo iw wlan0 set txpower fixed 3000 # Verify current TX power iw dev wlan0 info # Set to automatic TX power sudo iw wlan0 set txpower auto ``` -------------------------------- ### Remove RTL8812AU Driver Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Execute this command in the source directory to remove the driver from your system. ```bash $ sudo make dkms_remove ``` -------------------------------- ### Assign IP to WLAN Interface Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/docs/linux_dhcp_server_notes.txt Assigns a static IP address to the wlan14 interface. This IP address should be within the subnet configured in dhcpd.conf. ```bash ifconfig wlan14 192.168.1.254 ``` -------------------------------- ### Disable Random MAC Address in NetworkManager Source: https://context7.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/llms.txt Configure NetworkManager to use a fixed MAC address instead of randomizing it for Wi-Fi connections. This involves editing the configuration file and restarting the service. ```bash # Edit NetworkManager configuration sudo tee -a /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf << 'EOF' [device] wifi.scan-rand-mac-address=no EOF # Restart NetworkManager sudo service NetworkManager restart # Verify configuration cat /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf ``` -------------------------------- ### Disable Random MAC Address in NetworkManager Source: https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au/blob/v5.6.4.2/README.md Prevent NetworkManager from using random MAC addresses by adding a configuration line to NetworkManager.conf and restarting the service. ```ini [device] wifi.scan-rand-mac-address=no ``` ```bash $ sudo service NetworkManager restart ``` === COMPLETE CONTENT === This response contains all available snippets from this library. No additional content exists. Do not make further requests.