is this adapter capable of packet injection and monitor mode?

Darkmatter at Def Con used this card in monitor mode using drivers he patches. You can find them over at PalsHack (http://palshack.org/monitor-mode-with-alfa-ac1200-rtl8812au/)

Will it run on windows 8.1 or Windows 10? I have recently had an issue with another Alfa product that did not have good drivers for windows 8.1 at all

No, it runs terribly on Mac and Windows 10. This is a fundamentally faulty product. There is a reason this costs half what the other usb 3.0 802.11ac adapters cost. The savings are not worth it.

How do you install mac drivers if your mac has no optical drive? Can I download the drivers?

You can try going to the website and try to download them from Alpha, otherwise buy and external portable cd/dvd rom drive. I have not tried this on my Mac yet, but I've tried to use this wifi adapter on 2 different Windows machines and it was very unstable. Good luck.

will it work in kali linux?

It works perfectly on Kali for package injection. You don't need to install any driver.

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Alfa USB Adapter AWUS036ACH v.2 AWUS036ACH-C

Product ID: 258707040

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Brand
ALFA Network
Colour
black
Compatible devices
Desktop Laptop
Hardware interface
USB 3.0
Product dimensions
14L x 14W x 6H

📡Dual external RP-SMA antenna ports for max range

🔌USB 3.0 interface for lightning-fast data transfer

🚀1200Mbps ultra-fast dual-band speed

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Description

📶 Stay connected, stay ahead — the Alfa AWUS036ACH is your Wi-Fi game-changer!

BLAZING FAST AC 1200 WI FI - Experience seamless streaming and gaming with up to 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz bands.
PLUG PLAY USB 3 0 POWER - Supercharge your connection with USB 3.0 speeds that minimize lag and maximize productivity.
CROSS PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY - Works flawlessly with Windows and Mac, perfect for your desktop, laptop, or tablet setup.
FUTURE PROOF WIRELESS STANDARD - Supports IEEE 802.11ac for cutting-edge wireless performance that keeps you ahead of the curve.
ULTIMATE RANGE WITH DUAL ANTENNAS - Two detachable external antennas ensure you stay connected even in the farthest corners of your space.

The ALFA AWUS036ACH v.2 is a high-performance dual-band USB 3.0 wireless adapter featuring Realtek RTL8812AU chipset, delivering up to 1200Mbps combined speed (300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps on 5GHz). Equipped with two detachable external RP-SMA antennas, it offers extended range and superior signal strength, compatible with Windows and Mac devices, making it ideal for professionals demanding reliable, ultra-fast Wi-Fi connectivity.

Specifications

ASIN	B00VEEBOPG
Best Sellers Rank	#11,677 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #102 in USB Computer Network Adapters
Brand	ALFA Network
Color	black
Colour	black
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
Compatible Operating System Family	Windows
Compatible devices	Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
Country of Origin	Taiwan
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 2,944 Reviews
Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.11ac
Data Transfer Rate	867 Megabits Per Second
Data link protocol	IEEE 802.11ac
Global Trade Identification Number	04718050302222
Hardware Interface	USB 3.0
Hardware interface	USB 3.0
Item Dimensions L x W x H	14L x 14W x 6H centimeters
Item Weight	259 g
Manufacturer	ALFA NETWORKS
Mfr Part Number	AWUS036ACH
Model Number	AWUS036ACH
Product dimensions	14L x 14W x 6H centimeters

Reviews

S**6

Amazing range

Works really good , easy to carry , disassemble and assembly is fast

8.02.2022

J**N

Working and stopping

I return it as it’s work then disconnect bad product

23.10.2022

R**D

Very bad

I need to return

24.08.2022

H**G

Muy contento

El producto llegó a tiempo, es de buena calidad, compatible al 100% con windows y linux. Lo recomiendo demasiado.

2.12.2018

W**R

Nessun problema su Kali

Ero un pò preoccupato sulla compatibilità. Dalle recensioni ho letto che qualcuno ha avuto problemi ad installarlo su Linux invece su Kali ci ho messo 5 minuti. Basta andare sul sito indicato e ti da il procedimento giusto per l'installazione corretta. Su Windows 10 è stato ancora più semplice ovviamente. Basta far partire il file eseguibile e funziona benissimo. Per lavoro comunque a me serve usarla su Kali e non mi ha dato nessun problema. Ho provato Wireshark, airodump... giusto per testare il prodotto e devo dire che fa il suo lavoro. Ovviamente non aspettatevi miracoli sul raggio di azione. A me da le stesse reti del router in dotazione ma ovviamente serve a tutt'altro. Se volete più raggio di azione conviene che andate su altre tipologie di dispositivi. Spero funzioni anche su Parrott Os. Vi farò sapere perchè non ho avuto tempo comunque rimane un prodotto di ottima fattura e qualità. Nella scatola c'è il gancio per attaccarlo al monitor, il cavetto di buona qualità e l'adattatore micro usb to usb. A proposito sarebbe meglio attaccarlo a prese usb 3 per sfruttare a pieno il dispositivo. Credo però funzioni anche con le prese più vecchie.

7.04.2022

V**S

works with kali 2022.4

works well with kali 2022.4, but drivers will most likely become an issue in future releases for this realtek chipset

5.01.2023

A**N

Works with Linux

Works with most linux distros out of the box, Mint/studio/ubuntu. Bought this item to replace an older adptor, range is good and can see a lot more networks than I used to be able to. NOTE: This product is recommended in several guides for kali linux. It does work but you may need to use the aircrack drivers instead of the ones recommended online. it's easy enough to install with DKMS and afterwards this device functions properly. Packet injection works, monitor mode works. Airodump/wifite/kismet all function fine with this device. very nice adptor and at a good price. Would recommend.

10.02.2026

P**K

Genuine product.. good for learning wi-fi penetration testing

Great product.. fairly easy to setup in Kali Linux.. supports both monitor and packet injection mode. Product was genuine and can be validated on Alfa network' s website.. I went for this product which is a bit older version but they sent me newer version which supports type-C connector

7.05.2024

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