Connect USB Wireless Adapter to Kali Linux in Virtualbox

Connect USB Wireless Adapter to Kali Linux in Virtualbox

Hey, If you want to know how to Connect a USB wireless Adapter to Kali Linux in VirtualBox then this right place to find out the easiest way to connect.

To connect a USB wireless adapter to Kali Linux in VirtualBox, you will need to enable USB support in VirtualBox and then connect the USB wireless adapter to your host machine. Once connected, you will need to configure VirtualBox to pass the adapter through to the Kali Linux virtual machine.


Here are the steps to do this:

  1. Open VirtualBox and select the Kali Linux virtual machine.
  2. Click on the “Settings” button.
  3. Go to the “USB” tab and check the “Enable USB Controller” checkbox.
  4. Click on the “Add Filter From Device” button and select the USB wireless adapter.
  5. Start the Kali Linux virtual machine.
  6. Once the virtual machine is running, open a terminal and run the command “lsusb” to verify that the USB wireless adapter is recognized.
  7. You may also need to install the appropriate drivers for the wireless adapter.
  8. Configure the adapter in the Kali Linux virtual machine by typing the command “ifconfig” or “iwconfig” depending on the driver and adapter.

Note: Make sure the USB controller is enabled in the settings, and that the USB controller is set to USB 2.0 or 3.0 to be able to pass the device through.


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Pawan Chauhan

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