Alfa AWUS036ACH 2.4 & 5 Ghz USB Wireless Adapter
Kali Support
Aircrack-ng Suite Support
Monitor Mode
Packet Injection
2.4 & 5Ghz frequency support
AP Mode Support
This is one of the best wireless adapters ever made by Alfa to support both 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz frequencies, it uses Realtek RTL8812AU chipset which is supported by Kali 2017.1 and up.
Key Features
- Dual-Band Support (2.4 & 5 GHz): Offers flexibility for both longer range (2.4 GHz) and faster speeds (5GHz).
- Kali Linux Support: Fully compatible with Kali Linux whether it is installed as a main OS or as a virtual machine on Windows, Linux or Apple Mac OS.
- Monitor Mode, AP Mode & Packet Injection Support: Making it perfect for ethical hacking.
- High Performance: Supports up to 867 Mbps on 802.11ac networks, ideal for high-bandwidth tasks like streaming and gaming.
- External 6dBi Antennas: Provides better signal strength and range.
Applications
- Network Auditing & Security Testing: Used for testing the security of Wi-Fi networks.
- Packet Sniffing & Capturing: Capture network traffic to analyse data and identify weak points or network performance issues.
- Deauthentication & Injection Attacks: Perform deauthentication attacks and packet injection to simulate attacks and evaluate network security defenses.
- Capture WPA/WPA2 Handshakes: Essential for cracking WPA/WPA2 passwords by capturing the four-way handshake during a Wi-Fi connection.
- Fake Access Point: Start a fake AP or a honeypot to steal passwords and exfiltrate data.
Specifications
Brand: Alfa.
Model: AWUS036ACH.
Chipset: Realtek RTL8812AU.
Standards: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
Data Rate:
802.11b: UP to 11Mbps.
802.11g: UP to 54Mbps.
802.11a: UP to 54Mbps.
802.11n: UP to 150Mbps.
802.11ac: UP to 867Mbps.
OS Supported: Kali Linux (whether it is installed as a virtual machine or a main OS).
Antenna: 2 x 6dBi 2.4GHz Antenna.
Frequency Range: 2.4 & 5 GHz.
Security: WEP 64/128, 802.1X support, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2), WPA-PSK, WPA II-PSK.
Setting up your Alfa Adapter in 2 steps!
Installation
Enabling Monitor Mode
Assuming the adapter is named wlan0, you can enable monitor mode on it using the following commands:
ifconfig wlan0 down
airmon-ng check kill
iwconfig wlan0 mode monitor
ifconfig wlan0 up
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FAQ
Is it compatible with Kali Linux?
Yes, it supports Kali Linux, both as a main OS or in virtual machines, and works with the Aircrack-ng suite.
Does it support monitor mode and packet injection?
Yes, it supports both, making it ideal for ethical hacking and penetration testing.
What wireless standards does it support?
It supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.
Does it come with external antennas?
Yes, it includes two 6dBi antennas for enhanced range and signal strength.
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