Wireless Cards

Wireless Cards and NetHunter

External wireless cards are necessary because Android devices do not support monitor mode. A couple of limitations are that Android devices require a USB-OTG cable and the power output is limited. Because of these limitations, not all wireless cards can receive the necessary power output and may not have external power (y-cable) support.

The following chipsets are supported by default in most, if not all, NetHunter kernels:

Atheros

• ATH9KHTC (AR9271, AR7010)

Ralink

• RT3070

Realtek

• RTL8192CU

The following devices are confirmed to be working with a NetHunter build:

• TP-Link TL-WN722N
• TP-Link TL-WN822N v1 - v3
• Alfa Networks AWUS036NEH
• Alfa Networks AWUS036NHA

The following devices are confirmed to NOT be working with a NetHunter build:

• TP-Link TL-WN822N v4