After installation, reload the driver:
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade sudo reboot install atheros ar9271 driver kali linux
lsusb
💡 If the adapter is "Soft Blocked," run rfkill unblock wifi to wake it up. After installation, reload the driver: sudo apt update
sudo mkdir -p /lib/firmware/ath9k_htc sudo cp htc_9271.fw /lib/firmware/ath9k_htc/ sudo cp htc_7010.fw /lib/firmware/ath9k_htc/ sudo chmod 644 /lib/firmware/ath9k_htc/*.fw install atheros ar9271 driver kali linux