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WSL USB or WLAN interface

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Description

I can't (real hardware) wireless interfaces on wsl2, which is required by some programs.

A future that enables switching WSL from an internal network (vEthernet) to an external network (actual hardware) like USB or PCI to access a wireless adapter will solve this problem.

one of the programs am talking about is airmon-ng, and other pen-testing tools, and ((((((Remote Desktop))))).

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Research direction

The issue names WSL2, USB or PCI wireless adapters, and tools such as airmon-ng. No files, tests, or entry points are provided, so begin by reviewing WSL2 networking and hardware-access documentation and related issue discussions. Done would require a defined, reproducible way to expose a real wireless interface to WSL2.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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