🚀 Alfa AWUS036AX Wi-Fi 6
USB 3.2 Adapter with 2x 5 dBi Antennas
The Alfa AWUS036AX is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) USB adapter for laptops and desktop PCs. It is built around the Realtek RTL8832BU 2x2 chipset and operates on the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, with data rates of up to 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and up to 573.5 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with a compatible Wi-Fi 6 router. Two RP-SMA female connectors carry the supplied detachable dual-band 5 dBi dipole omni antennas, which can be repositioned or replaced with other RP-SMA antennas. The adapter connects via USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, is backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac networks, and Alfa provides drivers for Windows 10/11 and Linux.
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): Realtek RTL8832BU 2x2 chipset, backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.
- Dual-band: up to 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz and up to 573.5 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
- Detachable antennas: two RP-SMA female connectors with dual-band 5 dBi dipole omni antennas.
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A: 5 V USB powered, 3.6 W maximum power consumption.
- Wide operating range: rated for -20 °C to 70 °C, with an LED status indicator.
- Driver support: Windows 10/11 and Linux, with drivers available from Alfa's download server.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Alfa AWUS036AX |
| Chipset | Realtek RTL8832BU |
| Wireless standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Frequency bands | 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz (dual-band) |
| MIMO | 2x2 |
| Data rates | 802.11ax 5 GHz: up to 1201 Mbps 802.11ax 2.4 GHz: up to 573.5 Mbps 802.11ac: up to 866.7 Mbps 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps |
| Antenna | 2x detachable dual-band 5 dBi dipole omni antennas |
| Antenna connector | 2x RP-SMA female |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
| LED | Status indicator |
| Operating voltage | 5 V |
| Power consumption (max.) | 3.6 W |
| Operating system support | Windows 10/11, Linux |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 70 °C |
| Dimensions | 87.4 x 28.5 x 12 mm |