--- product_id: 48005763 title: "AWUS036AC Long-Range Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter w/2x 5dBi Removable External Antennas for Extreme Distance Connections - 2.4GHz 300Mbps / 5Ghz 867Mbps - USB Cradle Dock Included - Standard's 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11N, 802.11ac" brand: "alfa network" price: "€ 72.73" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Alfa Network" url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/48005763-awus036ac-long-range-dual-band-ac1200-wireless-usb-3-0 store_origin: FR region: France --- # Dual-Band 2.4/5GHz USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Interface AC1200 Speeds up to 867Mbps AWUS036AC Long-Range Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter w/2x 5dBi Removable External Antennas for Extreme Distance Connections - 2.4GHz 300Mbps / 5Ghz 867Mbps - USB Cradle Dock Included - Standard's 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11N, 802.11ac **Brand:** alfa network **Price:** € 72.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📡 Unlock Wi-Fi Freedom: Connect Faster, Reach Farther, Work Smarter! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AWUS036AC Long-Range Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter w/2x 5dBi Removable External Antennas for Extreme Distance Connections - 2.4GHz 300Mbps / 5Ghz 867Mbps - USB Cradle Dock Included - Standard's 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11N, 802.11ac by alfa network - **How much does it cost?** € 72.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/48005763-awus036ac-long-range-dual-band-ac1200-wireless-usb-3-0) ## 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 - • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Sleek, lightweight design (25g) fits in your pocket, perfect for professionals on the move craving reliable connectivity. - • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux—just plug into any USB port and elevate your Wi-Fi experience instantly. - • **Enterprise-Grade Security:** Supports WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption protocols to keep your data safe in any environment. - • **Blazing Dual-Band Connectivity:** Seamlessly switch between 2.4GHz (300Mbps) and 5GHz (867Mbps) for ultra-fast, lag-free streaming and downloads. - • **Powerful, Upgradeable Antennas:** Includes 2 removable 5dBi external antennas with RP-SMA ports for customizable range and signal strength. ## Overview The Alfa Network AWUS036AC is a high-performance dual-band AC1200 USB 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter featuring removable 5dBi external antennas for extended range and superior signal quality. Supporting speeds up to 867Mbps on 5GHz and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz, it’s compatible across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Its compact design and enterprise-level security protocols make it the ultimate tool for professionals demanding fast, reliable wireless connections anywhere. ## Description Incredible Performance from 2 Dual-Band Antennas>b/> Alfa's AWUS036AC is designed for those with a serious need for wireless Internet speed. Its 2x dual-band antenna (2.4GHz / 5GHz) setup lets you connect to AC networks at a tire-burning 867Mbps and to N networks up to a whopping 300Mbps. As the new wireless draft 802.11ac technology was developed to optimize the handling of heavy data transfer demands like video streaming and large files syncing, the AWUS036AC is the ultimate tool for taking advantage of the next wave in wireless connectivity. Yet, despite all its power and speed, this little Alfa comes in a really small form factor akin to a USB thumb drive.Removable Rubber Duck Antennas for Powerful Flexibility The AWUS036AC ships with 2 detachable 5dBi dual-band dipole antennas. While these are powerful in their own right, the RP-SMA female antenna port can accept antenna upgrades to boost your wireless range and signal even more. Once your antenna of choice is connected, this turns into a standalone Wi-Fi receiver that puts the connected world at your fingertips. Alfa is also seriously invested in your privacy, it includes support for enterprise class wireless security WEP 64-Bit, WEP 128-Bit, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.No Introductions Are Needed Whether you're using a desktop, laptop or a netbook, the Alfa AWUS036AC requires no more than a USB port. Slide it in, install the Utility, and Connect to your network. The USB 3.0 interface keeps the connection to your computer strong and snappy at super transfer speeds of 5Gbps. Best of all, the Alfa measures just 85mm x 26mm x 12mm and weighs in at a super-light 25 grams so that it goes anywhere you do and brings wireless wonder along. It also by far outperforms the wireless cards that are built into newer laptops, and enhances both the range and signal quality at longer distances. Review: The best I've owned by far! - I was looking for a solution to allow me to utilise my parents Virgin Media broadband about 20 meters (crows flight), window to window. This gave me around 30% on 2Ghz and about 30 other routers started displaying my list I’d not seen before. I’ve since had my own VM BB installed, 100MB and on 5GHZ I’m hitting just over 100MB down / 6MB up (limited) all day long no problem. I work with large files, I’m always streaming video in the background and I cannot tell the difference between WIFI / cable. I’ve tested in on Windows 8/10, OSX El Cap, Linux and it’s been no problem. The routed is situated blow my room about 6 meters away with 100%. I can only get 60% on built in WIFI on a laptop. It’s an old house, thick walls so I’m happy. I would recommend this product, it’s well built, the aerials can easily be replaced / upgraded. I’ll defo be taking this when I go away too, hotels always have black spots, this should work a treat! I had also bought a USB3 desertcart cable for it too, which is very well built! http://amzn.to/2a7F3By It’s a really high quality cable, no problems experienced. Review: Great device, installation headache - Excellent design and performance on both 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz bands. I am using this device with two vastly different machines and different operating systems. First machine is a 12-yr old Dell laptop (Latitude D610). I upgraded the memory modules but not the built in b/g wifi card. So the Alfa product appeared ideal. Though the packaging lists support for Linux, it was very far away from a plug-and-play experience. I spent close to two hours hunting for drivers on both the supplied CD and on the Alfa website. I'm using Lubuntu 16.04 and couldn't get the supplied driver to work. However Lubuntu has a generic (I guess chip related driver) that I finally got to work. Performance is fast and strong on the 2.4 ghz band but falters on a 5 Ghz ac signal. Having rolled out prior to the introduction of 802.11n, the Delll doesn't have the horsepower to run ac but was very happy to chug along at unprecedented wifi speeds (for that device) on an 802.11n signal. Now for machine 2, it's an Apple MacBook Pro Retina mid 2014. And on this the Alfa was a screamer! I registered all time records for both down/up including direct ethernet connections - i got over 200 down and 20 up. And best of all, in areas in the house where i previously got fringe or dropping/no wifi on either band, the Alfa delivered virtually full power in the 5 ghz band. I don't know how important the dual external antennas are but i suspect they are able to grab more signal and that they are optimised for beamforming in ac. There is little detail on the Alfa website. All in all, good device, works well on both bands and for a range of machines, but you need patience to get it working (at least for the non-Windows operating systems) ## Features - Amazing Data Transfer Speeds: N 300Mbps, AC 867Mbps - Wide Range: Includes 2 Dual-Band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) Removable 5dBi Rubber Duck Antennas - Wireless Security: WEP 64-Bit, WEP 128-Bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK - Supported Standard’s: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11N, 802.11ac - Supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1, Mac 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 (10.10 Download required) & Linux ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00MX57AO4 | | Best Sellers Rank | 40,322 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 365 in USB Computer Network Adapters | | Brand Name | ALFA Network | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1, Mac 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, Linux | | Compatible Operating System Family | Windows | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,822) | | Data Link Protocol | USB | | Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabits Per Second | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00613635623584 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.5L x 2.6W x 1.2H centimetres | | Item Weight | 25 Grams | | Manufacturer | ALFA Network | | Manufacturer Part Number | AWUS036AC | | Model Number | AWUS036AC | | UPC | 613635623584 989898877362 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ALFA Network - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible Operating System Family:** Windows - **Compatible devices:** Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1, Mac 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, Linux - **Data link protocol:** USB - **Data transfer rate:** 300 Megabits Per Second - **Hardware interface:** USB - **Item weight:** 25 Grams - **Product dimensions:** 8.5L x 2.6W x 1.2H centimetres - **UPC:** 613635623584 989898877362 ## Images ![AWUS036AC Long-Range Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter w/2x 5dBi Removable External Antennas for Extreme Distance Connections - 2.4GHz 300Mbps / 5Ghz 867Mbps - USB Cradle Dock Included - Standard's 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11N, 802.11ac - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51A9ri7hfHL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this be used with windows 10 running Kali linux on VM** A: Hi I just got this delivered few days ago and saw this question. To answer it, I am a Kali and Linux noob. I got it working as intended with Kali in virtual box. I am trying to figure out how I can install it to a usb drive but not as a live install. Not too worried about wearing out the pen drive either, I just want something portable I can plug in and boot. Until usb ssd thumb drives become a thing. **Q: will this work on USB 2.0? or just 3** A: Crucialwifi - yes it will work with USB 2.0 but the naximum download speed will be throttled by the maximum speed if USB 2.0 **Q: i use a bt hot spot for my office in town. signal is weak, 1 bar at best sometimes my laptop can't even see the network. is this likely to help?** A: A public hotspot is likely to be affected by lots of variables such as the initial connection speed, the distance between your device and the router, channel/frequency of the WiFi, interference from walls or other sources and the amount of users connected. The outgoing connection from the router is the most important, which might give you an answer for your question, it probably won't. **Q: Can I put this outside or will rain etc damage it?** A: HI, i do not think it will be a good idea to put it outside. If the weather is good should be fine, but if it rains or is cold as it was not built for outside conditions - product could be damaged. But i think you can find antennas also that will work fine outside - built for rough weather ! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best I've owned by far! *by L***T on 17 July 2016* I was looking for a solution to allow me to utilise my parents Virgin Media broadband about 20 meters (crows flight), window to window. This gave me around 30% on 2Ghz and about 30 other routers started displaying my list I’d not seen before. I’ve since had my own VM BB installed, 100MB and on 5GHZ I’m hitting just over 100MB down / 6MB up (limited) all day long no problem. I work with large files, I’m always streaming video in the background and I cannot tell the difference between WIFI / cable. I’ve tested in on Windows 8/10, OSX El Cap, Linux and it’s been no problem. The routed is situated blow my room about 6 meters away with 100%. I can only get 60% on built in WIFI on a laptop. It’s an old house, thick walls so I’m happy. I would recommend this product, it’s well built, the aerials can easily be replaced / upgraded. I’ll defo be taking this when I go away too, hotels always have black spots, this should work a treat! I had also bought a USB3 Amazon cable for it too, which is very well built! http://amzn.to/2a7F3By It’s a really high quality cable, no problems experienced. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great device, installation headache *by D***H on 19 February 2017* Excellent design and performance on both 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz bands. I am using this device with two vastly different machines and different operating systems. First machine is a 12-yr old Dell laptop (Latitude D610). I upgraded the memory modules but not the built in b/g wifi card. So the Alfa product appeared ideal. Though the packaging lists support for Linux, it was very far away from a plug-and-play experience. I spent close to two hours hunting for drivers on both the supplied CD and on the Alfa website. I'm using Lubuntu 16.04 and couldn't get the supplied driver to work. However Lubuntu has a generic (I guess chip related driver) that I finally got to work. Performance is fast and strong on the 2.4 ghz band but falters on a 5 Ghz ac signal. Having rolled out prior to the introduction of 802.11n, the Delll doesn't have the horsepower to run ac but was very happy to chug along at unprecedented wifi speeds (for that device) on an 802.11n signal. Now for machine 2, it's an Apple MacBook Pro Retina mid 2014. And on this the Alfa was a screamer! I registered all time records for both down/up including direct ethernet connections - i got over 200 down and 20 up. And best of all, in areas in the house where i previously got fringe or dropping/no wifi on either band, the Alfa delivered virtually full power in the 5 ghz band. I don't know how important the dual external antennas are but i suspect they are able to grab more signal and that they are optimised for beamforming in ac. There is little detail on the Alfa website. All in all, good device, works well on both bands and for a range of machines, but you need patience to get it working (at least for the non-Windows operating systems) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wifi dongle with insane reach and speed, if you are in need = go buy. *by K***N on 17 June 2015* I don't normally write reviews on anything, but I felt a strong urge to do so for this product. It's a fantastic product that delivers coverage and speed as if there's no tomorrow, it connects super fast, the driver is fantastic, the bundled software is informant and useful. The product is solid in its construction, no flimsy bits anywhere to be found. Just make sure you install it correctly, having the official driver for this stick is a absolute must, it wont work without it. If you just plug it in without the correct driver, it will recognize the available wifi, but you cannot connect. I suppose it's due to the fact that the router or what have you, cannot identify it properly if your missing the driver. Oh and the antennas are exchangeable, standard mountings. ## Frequently Bought Together - Alfa Long-Range Dual-Band AC1200 Wireless USB 3.0 Wi-Fi Adapter w/2x 5dBi External Antennas - 2.4GHz 300Mbps / 5Ghz 867Mbps - 802.11ac & A, B, G, N - ALFA Network AWUS036ACS Wide-Coverage Dual-Band AC600 USB Wireless Wi-Fi Adapter w/High-Sensitivity External Antenna - Windows, MacOS & Kali Linux Supported - ALFA Network AWUS036ACM Long-Range Wide-Coverage Dual-Band AC1200 USB Wireless Wi-Fi Adapter w/High-Sensitivity External Antenna - Windows, MacOS & Kali Linux Supported --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fr/products/48005763-awus036ac-long-range-dual-band-ac1200-wireless-usb-3-0](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/48005763-awus036ac-long-range-dual-band-ac1200-wireless-usb-3-0) --- *Product available on Desertcart France* *Store origin: FR* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*