Install | Airmon-ng

Also test packet capture (optional but satisfying):

iwconfig Look for an interface like wlan0 , wlp2s0 , or wlx00c0ca9abcdef . This is your wireless card. Background services like NetworkManager or wpa_supplicant can block monitor mode. Stop them (without killing your session): install airmon-ng

sudo airodump-ng wlan0mon Press Ctrl+C after a few seconds – you should see nearby Wi-Fi networks. When you’re done testing: Also test packet capture (optional but satisfying): iwconfig