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ALFA AWUS036ACHM — AC433 Dual-Band Compact USB Wireless Adapter
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Product Overview#
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#
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | AWUS036ACHM |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT7610U |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Frequency Band | Dual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Max Data Rate | 802.11n: 150 Mbps / 802.11ac: 433 Mbps |
| Antenna | 1 × Detachable dual-band antenna, 5 dBi |
| Antenna Connector | RP-SMA female |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA Mixed, WPS |
| LED Indicator | Power / WLAN |
OS Compatibility#
| OS | Support Status |
|---|---|
| Windows | ✅ Driver required |
| Linux | ✅ Supported |
| Kali Linux | ✅ Full support |
| Raspberry Pi OS | ✅ Supported |
Package Contents#
- AWUS036ACHM USB wireless adapter × 1
- Dual-band antenna × 1
- USB cable (1 m) × 1
- Quick installation guide × 1
- Monitor clip kit × 1
Driver Downloads#
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Driver Download | ALFA Official Driver Repository |
| Official Documentation | ALFA Product Documentation |

Compatible Antenna Upgrades#
All ALFA adapters feature a standard RP-SMA connector. Upgrade with an optional external antenna for greater range and gain:
| Antenna | Frequency | Gain | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALFA APA-M04 | 2.4 GHz | 7 dBi | Indoor Panel |
| ALFA APA-M25 | 2.4 / 5 GHz | 7 dBi | Dual-Band Indoor Panel |
| ALFA APA-M25-6E | 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz | 7 dBi | Tri-Band Indoor Panel |
| ARS 25-57A | 2.4 / 5 GHz | 2.5 / 7 dBi | Outdoor Omni |
| ARS NT5B7 | 2.4 / 5 GHz | 5 / 7 dBi | Omni |
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