How to Fix the Channel -1 Glitch in Airodump on the Latest Kernel « Null Byte :: WonderHowTo

Ever since kernel 2.6.xx in Linux, a lot of the internet kernel modules for wireless interfaces became broken when accessing monitor mode. What happens commonly (to myself included) is a forced channel that your card sits on. No good! For users of airodump and the aircrack-ng suite, the software has become unusable.In order for us to assess the strength of wireless networks again, we are going to need to perform a few fixes, which can be a bit confusing for a lot of you users new to the hacking world. So, let's take your first step into patching software and get our wireless cards cracking again.RequirementsAircrackLinuxA wireless card stuck in channel -1Step1Verify the IssueText inboldis a terminal command.Let's reproduce this "little" issue. Throw your wireless card into monitor mode and run the airodump program.sudo ifconfig wlan0 downsudo ifconfig wlan0 mode monitorsudo ifconfig wlan0 upsudo airmon-ng startYou should see in the top-right that you are stuck in channel -1. This is an impossible number for a channel. To fix this, we need to apply a patch to it, but for convenience sake, instead of installing the package from source and patching the files manually, let's take advantage of an awesome package from the AUR!Step2Install the "compat-wireless-patched" PackageFollow along with me in this video for installing the package and selecting our appropriate driver. If you require knowing your chipset or driver, just grep for it in your system.lspci | grep netPlease enable JavaScript to watch this video.Instructionsyaourt -S compat-wireless-patchedEdit thePKGBUILDfile on the line shown in the video and replace the driver name with the appropriate one that you require.After the installation, a reboot may be necessary.Follow and Chat with Null Byte!TwitterGoogle+IRC chatWant to start making money as a white hat hacker?Jump-start your hacking career with our2020 Premium Ethical Hacking Certification Training Bundlefrom the newNull Byte Shopand get over 60 hours of training from cybersecurity professionals.Buy Now (90% off) >Other worthwhile deals to check out:97% off The Ultimate 2021 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle99% off The 2021 All-in-One Data Scientist Mega Bundle98% off The 2021 Premium Learn To Code Certification Bundle62% off MindMaster Mind Mapping Software: Perpetual LicenseImage viaCorelanRelatedHow to Hack Wi-Fi:Cracking WPA2-PSK Passwords Using Aircrack-NgHow To:Improve Battery Life on Your Nexus 7 Tablet with This Easy Power-Saving TweakHow To:Indian (Telugu) Character Crashing Messages? Try ThisHow To:Fix the 'A [?]' Autocorrect Bug in iOS 11 When Typing 'i' Out on Your iPhoneNews:Evil Twin(Part 3) - the Full Bash ScriptHow To:Install the ElementalX Custom Kernel on Your OnePlus 6THow To:Nexus 5 Keeps Restarting or Shutting Off? Here's the FixHow To:Hunt Down Wi-Fi Devices with a Directional AntennaNews:iOS 11.3 Bug Removes Screenshot Previews for Some iPhone UsersNews:iOS 11.2.6 Released for iPhones with Patch for 'Telugu' Character BugHow To:Evil Twin (Part 2) - Creating the Bash Script.How To:Enable True Stereo Sound on Your Pixel XLHow To:The Real Story Behind Rooting the Samsung Galaxy S4—And Its New Secured KernelHow To:Hack WPA wireless networks for beginners on Windows and LinuxNews:iOS 11.1.1 Update Patches Widespread 'A [?]' Glitch, Ignores Calculator IssuesCompile a Linux Kernel Part 1:Theory...a Lot of Theory (1/2)How To:Fix "Network Is Down" on Airodump-NgHow To:Automatically Overclock Your Android When You Open Certain AppsHack Like a Pro:Linux Basics for the Aspiring Hacker, Part 12 (Loadable Kernel Modules)How To:Get Packet Injection Capable Drivers in LinuxHow To:Get Your AMD Graphics, Sound & Other Drivers to Work in Linux on Your LaptopHow To:How Hackers Steal Your Internet & How to Defend Against ItHow To:Fix the Unreadable USB Glitch in VirtualBoxNews:Snapshot 12w07a & 12w07b Glitches and FixesNews:Master FarmVille - A Nice FarmVille Fan BlogHow To:Bypass a Local Network Proxy for Free InternetFilter Photography Challenge:A Minor GlitchHow To:Create a Multi-Channel Music Sequencer in MinecraftNews:Minecraft World's Weekly Workshop: Creating a Multi-Channel Music Sequencer