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Alfa AWUS036ACHM

Alfa AWUS036ACHM

€59.00 - €59.00
€59.00 - €59.00

The best Wifi adaptor for wifi pentesting in 2025.

In-kernel Linux support across all distros, advanced monitoring modes and incredible performance.

Lab401's real-world testing shows a 5x sensitivity increase over standard adaptors.
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Introduction

A fundamental requirement of pentesters is a wifi adaptor that is capable of data capture and injection, and also Linux compatible. However, it's more complicated than that: some adaptors require drivers, resulting in unstable performance. Some adaptors can monitor, but can't inject. Some can inject, but don't support active monitoring. Today, answering the question "Which is the best Wifi-adaptor for pentesting?" requires constant testing and hands-on experience. Luckily, we've done that for you.

At Lab401, we consider "the best" adaptor has to meet five conditions:

  1. Support: Linux-Standards Compliant in-kernel drivers
  2. Functionality: Hardware supports Monitor Mode and Active Monitor Mode
  3. Bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz support
  4. Sensitive: Long-range operations
  5. Affordable: Reasonably priced

After extensive, hands on testing, our battle-tested recommendation is the ALFA AWUS036ACHM (ACHM for short).

AWUS036ACHM: The best wifi-adaptor for pentesting

Plug'n'Play Support

The ACHM has mainline, in-kernel support for all modern linux distros, including Kali.
Don't show up to an engagement only to find your device's drivers are broken. When your OS updates, the ACHM is guaranteed to work.

Modern Functionality

The ACHM supports the classic modes: Packet Injection and Monitor Mode but also supports Active Monitor Mode. Even if you don't need it today - you might need it tomorrow. The ACHM has you covered.

Multi-band performance

The ACHM supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, ensuring that you never miss a target. While older IoT devices may still be on 2.4GHz, most infrastructure targets have upgraded to 5GHz: the ACHM supports both.

Sensitivity and Power

Rated as one of the the most powerful and best performing wifi adaptors available. In our tests, the ACHM finds 25% more networks than other network adaptors. If you can't see it, you can't sniff it. The ACHM gives you exceptional performance over exceptional distances.

Hardware Specifications

  • Chipset: MT7610U
  • Protocols: 802.11ac/a/b/g/n
  • Frequencies: 2.4GHz / 5GHz
  • Antenna: External, 2.4GHz + 5GHz Dual-Band 5dBi dipole antenna

What's included

  • 1x AWUS036ACHM
  • 1x SMA Antenna
  • 1x USB-A to MiniUSB Cable

Functionality Specifications

  • Adaptor Modes: Monitor, Active Monitor
  • Packet Injection: Yes
  • Linux Support: Kernel (Since 2018)

Technical Resources

Enable Active Monitoring

sudo ifconfig wlan0 down
sudo iw wlan0 set type monitor
sudo iw wlan0 set monitor active
sudo ifconfig wlan0 up

Test Injection

Testing the adaptor's injection capabilities with the Python Wifi-Injection Testing Tool

./test-injection.py wlan0 --active