At first glance, the TP-Link TL-WN722N looks like a standard, budget-friendly USB Wi-Fi adapter. It features a distinctive swiveling antenna and a compact design. For years, it has been the go-to recommendation for Linux users, pentesters, and hobbyists needing a reliable monitor mode interface.

lsusb Look for the TP-Link entry. The results decode your fate:

Run this command in your terminal: