How to Set Up VirtualBox Wi-Fi Adapter for Kali Linux

When setting up a virtual machine (VM) for Kali Linux, one of the most crucial steps is to configure the wireless network interface card (NIC). This article will guide you through the process of setting up the VirtualBox wi-fi adapter for Kali Linux.

First, make sure that you have installed the necessary drivers for your USB NIC. You can download and install the drivers from the manufacturer's website. Once installed, restart your computer and then follow these steps:

1. Open VirtualBox and start up your Kali VM.

2. Right-click on your VM and select 'Settings.' Then, click on 'Network' and ensure that the 'Enable Network Adapter' option is selected.

3. In some cases, simply adding the interface via VirtualBox settings may not suffice. If this happens, you may need to restart VirtualBox completely.

If your Windows host system does not properly recognize the wireless adapter, you can try downloading and installing drivers from the manufacturer's website.

4. To set up the permanent permissions for accessing the USB NIC, shut down your VM and navigate to the 'Settings' tab. Then, click on 'USB' and select the option to allow access to the USB device.

5. In Kali Linux, you will need to download the necessary driver as suggested by the Kali website.

Before proceeding, make sure that your USB NIC is connected to your computer. You can check this by running the command `iwconfig` in your terminal.

6. Once the driver is downloaded and installed, restart your VM and verify that the wireless adapter is recognized.

In conclusion, setting up the VirtualBox wi-fi adapter for Kali Linux requires some additional steps compared to a regular setup. However, following these steps will ensure that you can successfully connect to a wireless network using your Alfa AWUS036ACH USB NIC.

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