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This package now forces to use the branch v5.6.4.2 (the one that works better for me), which is the default one in the remote repository although they still mention branch v5.3.4 as the stable one. If you have any issues, please leave a comment, and also tried to change the branch in the source array. For example, change it to:

source=('rtl88xxau::git+https://github.com/aircrack-ng/rtl8812au.git#branch=v5.3.4'

Read the README.me to learn how to set your interface in monitor mode (and other things).

Important: Use ip and iw instead of ifconfig and iwconfig

@zebulon. That's exactly my issue with v5.2.20, and why I used v5.3.4. The second time, I could see my neighbors 5 Ghz network, but not mine. v5.3.4 works every time. You're thinking of reporting upstream?

I have a strange issue. I have an rtl8812au adapter (Edimax AC1200 EW-7822UAC). When using the rtl8812au-dkms-git (5.2.20.2 from gordboy) I can see both 2.4 and 5GHz networks. However, with your aircrack-ng 5.2.20.2, I only see the 2.4GHz networks. If I use the aircrack-ng 5.3.4 branch, on the other hand, I can see the 5GHz networks. I know I should report this issue upstream to aircrack, but if anyone has an idea, I would be glad to hear it.

@iyanmv: ok, thanks for the info. I thought pacman would complain with a conflict but maybe this is normal behaviour to prioritise replacement then. Good it works anyhow! Another thing: my rtl8812au driver makes my adapter work in USB 2 mode, while your 5.2.20.2 makes it work in USB 3 mode. That said, it sucks more power from my USB hub and makes another USB receiver on the same hub (a logitech universal for keyboard/mouse) work badly almost no range. There is nothing you can do but this is interesting. Will need to move my adapters to various ports probably...

Mmm... the thing is that first time I try your solution (just with the replaces array), and in my case I got the new package installed without deleting the old one. Using both replaces and conflicts arrays, I force pacman to first uninstall the old one. Does this make sense? I also saw some official packages using both arrays when there is a renaming. See, for example, this: https://git.archlinux.org/svntogit/packages.git/tree/trunk/PKGBUILD?h=packages/geoclue

By the way, thanks for updating the wiki :)

I have updated the wiki page and added it to the driver list.

Another note: I do not think you should have rtl8812au-aircrack-dkms-git in both conflicts and replaces, but only in replaces. conflicts would make an upgrade for those with rtl8812au-aircrack-dkms-git fail.

@zebulon: Ok, thanks, just change it. Regarding the v5.3.4, in my case injection does not work, so till they fix those issues or they change to the v5.3.9 base, I will leave the old branch. I will edit my pinned comment with the instructions to try the other branch.

Alright! Time to vote for this package, people! It covers all the others nicely

Great. Just some thoughts: in the description, you wrote 88XX cards, I think it should be 88XXau (USB adapters only) since there are other 88xx non USB or with bluetooth adapters, which use different drivers. Also, you may want to add conflicts with rtl8821au-dkms-git and rtl8814au-dkms-git since this version covers all of these adapters. Finallz, for those who want to try 5.3.4, they can simply edit line 22 and check out the 5.3.4 branch. There is no sha256 sum check, thus no difficulty (not tested yet though...)

My suggestion: You should put the full names in the description or the tags (like 8812au, 8814au e.t.c.) so that this package comes up in the results. It does come up if I omit the "au", but judging from the Ubuntu forum posts and other discussions online, most people will search for it with the 8812au keyword for example. Let them see this beautiful package as well. Good work, that repo. They've really worked on this driver.