Fix Missing hcxdumptool and hcxpcaptool on Ubuntu

If hcxdumptool or hcxpcaptool is missing, your package source or package name is likely outdated. Use current package names and verify binary paths.

Install from repository

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y hcxdumptool hcxtools

Verify binaries

which hcxdumptool
which hcxpcapngtool
hcxdumptool --help | head
hcxpcapngtool --help | head

If package is unavailable

• Enable universe repository.
• Confirm Ubuntu release supports package version.
• Build from source only if required by your workflow.

Compatibility note

Modern toolchains often replace older binary names. Update scripts to reference installed command names.

Validation Commands

sudo systemctl --failed
sudo journalctl -p err -n 100
uname -a

Further reading: Ubuntu Server Documentation

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