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## Recommended Adapters for Kali Linux

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.

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.

Note: All listed adapters are single-state (no Windows driver onboard) and single-function (wifi only).

| 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.

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