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Alfa AWUS036ACS AC600 Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter - Dual-Band, Wide-Coverage USB Adapter with 2.4GHz & 5GHz Antenna - Compact Design for Windows, MacOS & Kali Linux Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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3.5
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Details

BrandAlfa
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Operating SystemLinux
Item Dimensions LxWxH2.17 x 0.98 x 0.39 inches
Data Link ProtocolUSB
Data Transfer Rate433 Megabits Per Second
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Description of Alfa AWUS036ACS AC600 Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter - Dual-Band, Wide-Coverage USB Adapter with 2.4GHz & 5GHz Antenna - Compact Design for Windows, MacOS & Kali Linux

CUTTING-EDGE NETWORK PERFORMANCE – Broad-Coverage USB Wi-Fi Adapter Supercharges Your Connection to Prevent Network Lag, Freeze & Dead Zones. BLAZING FAST SPEED FOR STREAMING – Upgrade to the Latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi Technology So the Entire Family Can Watch, Listen, Surf & Play Without Disruption. POWERFUL DUAL-BAND 2.4/5GHZ ANTENNA – Optimize Signal Coverage Through Floors, Walls & Ceilings for Watching HD Video, Online Gaming or File Downloads. CONVENIENT, COMPACT DESIGN – Small Unit Plugs Into Any USB Port. COMPATIBLE WITH ALL OPERATING SYSTEMS – Enjoy Comprehensive Driver Support for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, Apple MacOS 10.4 to 10.12, Linux & Kali Linux.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Similar to EDUP AC600 + extension

I ordered one of these along with the EDUP AC600 adapter. They look exactly the same - both adapters and antennas - and the signal strength is exactly the same for both ALFA adapters and EDUP adapters throughout the house. The only difference is that this ALFA adapter comes with an extension cord, which is a big plus.

Pros
  • New to my collection
Cons
  • Long time

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Does it work with Kali if you install the appropriate driver?

This device supports Package Injection. The signal on the antenna itself is satisfactory, I would recommend the alfa external antenna update available on Revain and their website. Driver installation is very important for this antenna to work. This is not plug and play and the Alfa driver provided with the product and on the Alfa website is not supported on Kali OS 2020 or earlier. However, the good news is that there is a working driver for this product on GitHub. I would visit youtube

Pros
  • Good product for its price
Cons
  • I don't remember but something happened

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Ideal for monitor and injection mode. Does what it says on the tin

Great quality with excellent signal strength for such a small size. Monitor mode works fine on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands in Kali and will now replace my pau05 panda for most due to 2.4GHz band limitations, although it doesn't definitely won't throw it away as it also works well in Kali and has a smaller shape. Factor. Being able to remove the antenna and also replace it with an even larger one if needed is good, and the USB adapter base is good too, although it probably won't be used much…

Pros
  • Feels good
Cons
  • A few small things

I'm using Parrot Security, a Linux distro similar to Kali Linux, and I need a Wi-Fi adapter that works in monitor mode and injects packets for penetration testing. This card is just what I need to get access to nearby 2.4GHz and 5GHz channels without being intrusive and not looking like some sketchy madman with a giant Wi-Fi card, connected to my laptop. This card doesn't support Linux plug and play, but all you have to do is install the new Realtek drivers and as you can see in my screenshots…

Pros
  • There's something to it
Cons
  • Minor issues

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Plug and Play, Win 10

frequent WiFi loss on my tower PC. I used to connect to my router using Category 5 cable, so I'm not sure if the connection issue is due to structural interference or an unreliable on-board Wi-Fi adapter. I'm only 20 feet from the router, but now a brick faceplate and two insulated walls are getting in the way of my signal. I needed an adapter that could be placed above the floor on the windowsill. This adapter solved my problem. Worked plug and play with my PC running Win 10. The driver CD…

Pros
  • SUPERIOR NETWORK PERFORMANCE - Long range USB WiFi adapter increases connection speed and eliminates network latency, freezes and dead zones
Cons
  • Weight

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Linux owners - DO NOT BUY

Product works. Almost two weeks later, the adapter decided it didn't like anything other than occasional disconnects. Sometimes it can't even check for a connection, which is disheartening as my old 2011 wifi card is stable and consistently reliable, it just can't connect to 5GHz. The adapter turns on, then off, then on and off again, and this takes about 10 minutes before something happens and it decides to keep the connection going. The product is sold specifically for Kali users. Once you…

Pros
  • CONVENIENT, COMPACT DESIGN - Small device that plugs into any USB port
Cons
  • Negative impression