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ALFA AWUS036NHV — N150 High-Power 2.4GHz USB Wireless Adapter
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Legal Use Notice: This product’s features are intended solely for authorized security testing, educational research, and lawful penetration testing. Ensure you have explicit authorization from the target network owner before use.
Product Overview#
The AWUS036NHV is ALFA’s high-power single-band 2.4GHz wireless adapter, supporting IEEE 802.11 b/g/n with a maximum throughput of 150 Mbps. Its high-power design (exact output subject to regional regulations) and 5 dBi RP-SMA external antenna make it well-suited for long-range 2.4GHz wireless connectivity and Kali Linux security research environments.
Specifications#
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | AWUS036NHV |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
| Frequency Band | Single-band 2.4GHz |
| Max Data Rate | 802.11n: 150 Mbps |
| Frequency Range | 2.412 GHz ~ 2.483 GHz |
| Antenna | 1 × Detachable dipole antenna, 5 dBi |
| Antenna Connector | RP-SMA female |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Output Power | High-power (subject to regional regulations) |
| Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, Cisco CCX |
| Power Consumption | 5V / 500mA |
OS Compatibility#
| OS | Support Status |
|---|---|
| Windows | ✅ Legacy support |
| macOS | ✅ Legacy support |
| Linux | ✅ Supported |
Package Contents#
- AWUS036NHV USB wireless adapter × 1
- External antenna × 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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