Making “TP Link TL-WN722N monitor mode” work in Kali Linux

Wireless N USB Adapter TL-WN722N allows you to connect a desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network and access high-speed Internet connection. Complies with IEEE 802.11n, they provide wireless speed up to 150Mbps, which is beneficial for the online gaming or even video streaming. Also, wireless security encryption could be established simply at a push of QSS (Quick Setup Security) button, preventing the network from outside threats.

Making “TP Link TL-WN722N monitor mode” work in Kali Linux

Tested on kali rolling 4.13

1. Download kernel
   git clone https://github.com/mfruba/kernel.git

2. Go to /kernel/drivers/TL-WN722N_v2.0-Ralink/ directory
3. Unpack the archive rtl8188eu.tar.gz and install it.
   tar -xvzf archive.tar.gz
   cd lwfinger-rtl8188eu-00b5f0d
   make all
   make install
   

   Make sure that the driver is installed in /lib/firmware/rtlwifi/
   make
   make install

4. Install the dependent modules

   modprobe lib80211
   modprobe cfg80211
   

5. Adding a module to the kernel

   insmod 8188eu.ko
   

6. Restart Kali Linux
7. Check the result
   iwconfig
   ifconfig [interface] down
   iwconfig [interface] mode monitor
   ifconfig [interface] up

Demo