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ALFA Network AWUS036AC Long-Range Wide-Coverage Dual-Band AC1200 USB Wireless Wi-Fi Adapter w/High-Sensitivity External Antenna - Windows, MacOS & Kali Linux Supported

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Features

  • Cutting-Edge, latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. Dual-Band 2.4GHz(300Mbps) and 5GHz(867Mbps) Performance to prevent network freezing and lags when streaming and gaming online
  • High-Sensitivity Dual-Band external antenna optimizes signal for more coverage
  • Flexibile product positioning with Free-of-Charge USB 3.0 cradle for better signal reception
  • Superior signal range and performance with 802.11ac - up to 1200 Mbps
  • Driver support for Windows XP/ Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10, Apple MacOS 10.4 to 10.13 and Linux

Description

Wide range 802.11ac dual band USB wireless adapter AWUS036AC brings extreme distances and with blazing speed to your Mac or Windows computers in your WiFi network. Up to 300Mbps for 2.4GHz network and up to 867Mbps for 5.0GHz network, AWUS036AC connects to your PC with USB 3.0 with AC1200 Wi-Fi technology to provide superb performance. Inheriting years of experiences in wireless industry, ALFA AWUS036AC is built with latest 802.11ac standards, plus high-sensitivity dual band antennas, resulting in extraordinary signal strength and coverage. No more signal dead zone in your living space when streaming HD video, downloading large files or surfing on the web.

Brand: ALFA Network


Hardware Interface: USB


Color: black


Compatible Devices: Desktop


Product Dimensions: 3.39"L x 0.98"W x 0.51"H


Data Link Protocol: Ethernet


Data Transfer Rate: 48 A/W


Item Weight: 195 Grams


Compatible Operating System Family: Linux, MacOS, Windows


Global Trade Identification Number: 34


Product Dimensions: 3.39 x 0.98 x 0.51 inches


Item Weight: 6.9 ounces


Manufacturer: ALFA Network


Item model number: AWUS036AC


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: February 16, 2016


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Better than I expected, justifies the price for sure.
Works flawlessly with Linux kubuntu 25.04. Connection seems really stable, and it reaches a bit further than my laptop wifi card does (about 35-45 feet away from my router through an exterior wall) at a faster speed than I expected. Easy to stick together, and it's simple plug-n-play. I would like it to have a more stable base, and for it to come with a little carrying case (i understand why it doesn't). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025 by LeoRenegade

  • Super
Genial, muy contento con la antena
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025 by Fabian Guerrero

  • High performance, just what I expected
After some delay in delivery, I received my Alfa Network AWUS036AC, I am very satisfied with the performance it provides me, thanks.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024 by Juan Andres Juan Andres

  • No Monitor Mode!!!!!!!!!!!!
IYKYK. this isn't the adapter you're looking for. They changed the chipset. Save yourself the trouble. For normal people use it's great lol.
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024 by Sonny Bess

  • Look no further
Hands down the best adapter out there in this price range, it is highly sensitive for monitor mode. Best part is its plug and play within Kali. With my tp link adapter it took absolute ages to get it to run properly.. David bombal sent me and i will never buy any other adapter company. Alfa youve got a customer for life ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022 by Kyle E

  • It works
It is not easy to install, but works. After installing the drivers, try the following commads sudo airmon-ng check kill sudo airmon-ng start wlan1 sudo ip link set wlan1 down sudo ip link set wlan1 name wlan1mon
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023 by Geraldo

  • good product
good product, you have to install the drivers in kali linux but once installed it works very well.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022 by Samuel caminero

  • Will not work with monitor mode
It functions decently as a standard wifi adapter. When combined with WireShark, or any sort of packet sniffing program on Windows 8, Windows Server 2016, or Windows 10 (tested this adapter on all 3), it will not go into monitor mode. nPcap was downloaded on all systems. Do not purchase this adapter if you intend on going into monitor mode on a Windows device. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2023 by lazyfortress

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