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product_id: 54700123
title: "Alfa USB Adapter AWUS036ACS"
brand: "alfa network"
price: "€ 62.08"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Alfa Network"
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/54700123-alfa-usb-adapter-awus036acs
store_origin: IT
region: Italy
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# Compact USB Design High-Sensitivity External Antenna 802.11ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Alfa USB Adapter AWUS036ACS

**Brand:** alfa network
**Price:** € 62.08
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your Wi-Fi game with Alfa’s powerhouse adapter – because buffering is so last decade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alfa USB Adapter AWUS036ACS by alfa network
- **How much does it cost?** € 62.08 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- alfa network enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alfa network brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Space-Smart Design:** Compact form factor keeps your USB ports free and your workspace clutter-free.
- • **Extended Signal Reach:** High-sensitivity external antenna ensures superior coverage and fewer dead zones.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Compatible with Windows XP to 10, MacOS 10.4-10.12, and Linux for effortless setup.
- • **Blazing Dual-Band Speeds:** Seamlessly stream and game with 2.4GHz at 150Mbps & 5GHz at 433Mbps performance.
- • **Trusted Quality, Made in Taiwan:** Reliable build and responsive tech support for uninterrupted connectivity.

## Overview

The Alfa Network AWUS036ACS USB Adapter delivers cutting-edge 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi with speeds up to 433Mbps on 5GHz and 150Mbps on 2.4GHz. Its high-sensitivity external antenna maximizes signal coverage, while the compact design ensures it won’t block adjacent USB ports. Compatible across multiple OS platforms including Windows, MacOS (up to 10.12), and Linux, this adapter is a reliable choice for professionals seeking stable, high-performance wireless connectivity. Made in Taiwan, it combines quality craftsmanship with responsive support.

## Description

Buy

Review: Works as promised - Was looking for a USB network adapter not Made in China and after some web research decided to give ALFA a go and while it doesn't specifically say Made in Taiwan on the box (see image), I doubt you'd get anything from Mainland China that says Taiwan on it and the website promises Made in Taiwan, so I'm good with that. Works fine, installation from CD is a tad clunky - fortunately we still have CD-ROM drives on our desktops but going forward, ALFA should make the download driver files a bit easier to find on their website (they're there, under Support > Downloads > WiFi USB adapter > [select model], but not linked from the product description). Still, all in all, very happy. Addendum: So we bought a second one for the office because for some reason the inbuilt Intel wireless struggled to maintain a stable link to the new fibre internet). The second dongle was a bit more of a faff, a) the CD-based installation failed to install the Realtek utility and I had to use the online driver and b) for some reason it wasn't showing all networks even though the PC right next to it was. On the bright side, tech support was very responsive and the problem went away by itself. But in the process I did find out that their recommendation is to have 3-5m distance between dongles. So if you're having issues and have more than one in close proximity, that may be an issue.
Review: Highly recommend - After setting up on parrot os it works as described the size is compact makes it easy to carry its plug and play works straight out the box and the range is incredible and picks up every network around my area even networks phones can’t pick up so in all fairness value for money and easy to install defo recommend

## Features

- Cutting-Edge, latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. Dual-Band 2.4GHz(150Mbps) and 5GHz(433Mbps) Performance to prevent network freezing and lags when streaming and gaming online
- High-Sensitivity Dual-Band external antenna optimizes signal for more coverage
- Compact design, saving space without blocking other USB peripherals on your laptop/desktop computer
- Driver support for Windows XP/ Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 and Windows 10, Apple MacOS 10.4 to 10.12 and Linux.
- Note: No driver to support Mac OS version beyond 10.15, nor support M1/M2 chipset.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0752CTSGD |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 22,462 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 199 in USB Computer Network Adapters |
| Brand | ALFA Network |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,194) |
| Date First Available | 22 Aug. 2017 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 68 g |
| Item model number | AWUS036ACS |
| Manufacturer | ALFA Network |
| Operating System | 8 . 1,Linux,Mac,Vista,Windows,Windows Xp |
| Product Dimensions | 5.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm; 68 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ALFA Network
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible Operating System Family:** Linux, MacOS, Windows
- **Compatible devices:** [Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone, Smart TV, Projector]
- **Data link protocol:** USB
- **Data transfer rate:** 433 Megabits Per Second
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Manufacturer:** ALFA Network
- **Product dimensions:** 5.5L x 2.5W x 1H centimetres

## Images

![Alfa USB Adapter AWUS036ACS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zQTwtJjuL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this support only station mode only rather than ap mode + station mode?**
A: Monitor and station modes are definitely supported. The unit is among those that were recommended in Linux Kali pentesting lists, so mon is essential. Check pentesting mentions for more.

**Q: Dose it work with MacOS 10.14 ?**
A: I can only observe that it works automatically with Windows 10, and needs packages for Debian based Linux distros.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as promised
*by M***R on 26 November 2024*

Was looking for a USB network adapter not Made in China and after some web research decided to give ALFA a go and while it doesn't specifically say Made in Taiwan on the box (see image), I doubt you'd get anything from Mainland China that says Taiwan on it and the website promises Made in Taiwan, so I'm good with that. Works fine, installation from CD is a tad clunky - fortunately we still have CD-ROM drives on our desktops but going forward, ALFA should make the download driver files a bit easier to find on their website (they're there, under Support > Downloads > WiFi USB adapter > [select model], but not linked from the product description). Still, all in all, very happy. Addendum: So we bought a second one for the office because for some reason the inbuilt Intel wireless struggled to maintain a stable link to the new fibre internet). The second dongle was a bit more of a faff, a) the CD-based installation failed to install the Realtek utility and I had to use the online driver and b) for some reason it wasn't showing all networks even though the PC right next to it was. On the bright side, tech support was very responsive and the problem went away by itself. But in the process I did find out that their recommendation is to have 3-5m distance between dongles. So if you're having issues and have more than one in close proximity, that may be an issue.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend
*by L***Y on 31 December 2025*

After setting up on parrot os it works as described the size is compact makes it easy to carry its plug and play works straight out the box and the range is incredible and picks up every network around my area even networks phones can’t pick up so in all fairness value for money and easy to install defo recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality/price ratio
*by V***. on 26 February 2023*

Good product, this brand is a guaranty. It doesn't work out-of-the-box with all OS, specially for Linux OS distributions. But the drivers installation is pretty easy. Definitely value for money.

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