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ALFA AWUS036ACHM — AC433 Dual-Band Compact USB Wireless Adapter

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Product Overview
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The AWUS036ACHM is powered by the MediaTek MT7610U chipset and supports IEEE 802.11ac dual-band with a maximum throughput of 433 Mbps on 5GHz. Its compact single-antenna design with a 1m USB extension cable makes it ideal for portable or low-power use cases.

Specifications
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ItemSpecification
ModelAWUS036ACHM
ChipsetMediaTek MT7610U
Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency BandDual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz
Max Data Rate802.11n: 150 Mbps / 802.11ac: 433 Mbps
Antenna1 × Detachable dual-band antenna, 5 dBi
Antenna ConnectorRP-SMA female
InterfaceUSB 2.0
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA Mixed, WPS
LED IndicatorPower / WLAN

OS Compatibility
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OSSupport Status
Windows✅ Driver required
Linux✅ Supported
Kali Linux✅ Full support
Raspberry Pi OS✅ Supported

Package Contents
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  • AWUS036ACHM USB wireless adapter × 1
  • Dual-band antenna × 1
  • USB cable (1 m) × 1
  • Quick installation guide × 1
  • Monitor clip kit × 1

Driver Downloads
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PlatformLink
Driver DownloadALFA Official Driver Repository
Official DocumentationALFA Product Documentation

Compatible Antenna Upgrades
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All ALFA adapters feature a standard RP-SMA connector. Upgrade with an optional external antenna for greater range and gain:

AntennaFrequencyGainType
ALFA APA-M042.4 GHz7 dBiIndoor Panel
ALFA APA-M252.4 / 5 GHz7 dBiDual-Band Indoor Panel
ALFA APA-M25-6E2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz7 dBiTri-Band Indoor Panel
ARS 25-57A2.4 / 5 GHz2.5 / 7 dBiOutdoor Omni
ARS NT5B72.4 / 5 GHz5 / 7 dBiOmni
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