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## Recommended Adapters for Kali Linux | ||
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Kali and other distros used for pen testing, security analysis and other | ||
monitor mode work need usb wifi adapters that have adapters with drivers | ||
that do an excellent job of supporting monitor mode. The list of | ||
recommended adapters below are in order with the best rated at the top. | ||
monitor mode work need usb wifi adapters that have drivers | ||
that do an excellent job of supporting monitor mode. This list of | ||
adapters is based on many conversations and a lot of testing. There are | ||
other adapters that may work but this list is designed to be a list of | ||
the best adapters that are available for purchase at this time. | ||
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Note: The adapter that meets your needs can depend on exactly what you | ||
plan to do so asking question is a good idea. | ||
plan to do so asking questions is a good idea. | ||
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Note: All listed adapters are single-state (no Windows driver onboard) and single-function (wifi only). | ||
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| Adapter | Chipset | Class | Bands | USB Version | WPA3 | Range | | ||
|----------------------------------------------|-----------|---------|-----------|-------------|------|-----------| | ||
| ALFA AWUS036ACHM [1] [2] | mt7610u | AC600 | 2.4, 5 | 2 | Yes | Very Long | | ||
| Panda PAU0B [2] | mt7610u | AC600 | 2.4, 5 | 2 | Yes | Long | | ||
| Panda PAU0D [2] | mt7612u | AC1200 | 2.4, 5 | 3 | Yes | Long | | ||
| ALFA AWUS036ACM [1] [2] | mt7612u | AC1200 | 2.4, 5 | 3 | Yes | Long | | ||
| EDUP EP-AX1672 [1] | mt7921au | AXE3000 | 2.4, 5, 6 | 3 | Yes | Long | | ||
| Panda PAU0F | mt7921au | AXE3000 | 2.4, 5, 6 | 3 | Yes | Medium | | ||
| Netgear A8000 | mt7921au | AXE3000 | 2.4, 5, 6 | 3 | Yes | Medium | | ||
| ALFA AWUS036AXM | mt7921au | AXE3000 | 2.4, 5, 6 | 3 | Yes | Long | | ||
| Panda PAU0D [2] | mt7612u | AC1200 | 2.4, 5 | 3 | Yes | Long | | ||
| EDUP EP-AX1672 [1] [3] | mt7921au | AXE3000 | 2.4, 5, 6 | 3 | Yes | Long | | ||
| Panda PAU0F [3] | mt7921au | AXE3000 | 2.4, 5, 6 | 3 | Yes | Medium | | ||
| Netgear A8000 [3] | mt7921au | AXE3000 | 2.4, 5, 6 | 3 | Yes | Medium | | ||
| ALFA AWUS036AXM [3] | mt7921au | AXE3000 | 2.4, 5, 6 | 3 | Yes | Long | | ||
| ALFA AWUS036NHA | ar9271 | N150 | 2.4 | 2 | Yes | Long | | ||
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[1]: I have first hand experience with this adapter. | ||
[2]: Supports Active Monitor mode. | ||
[3] Says it supports Active Monitor mode but it appears to be broken for now. | ||
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Note: Your input to maintain this list is welcome. |