vander Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I cannot decide between these two network adapters. Which is better overall? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_pyrro Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 I would say, none of them. As I wrote in the other thread you posted in: I would avoid anything based on RTL881x due to crappy drivers. If you already have one, then use it. But if I would buy one, I would go for something based on MT761x (like the MT7612 chipset that is the same as the MK7AC adapter for the Pineapple is using). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DramaKing Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 If you have to go with WiFi 5, the ALFA AWUS036ACM is good or anything using the Intel 9560NGW chip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vander Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 8 hours ago, dark_pyrro said: I would say, none of them. As I wrote in the other thread you posted in: I would avoid anything based on RTL881x due to crappy drivers. If you already have one, then use it. But if I would buy one, I would go for something based on MT761x (like the MT7612 chipset that is the same as the MK7AC adapter for the Pineapple is using). What do you think the best adapter is using that chipset, I am looking for a powerful one with very long range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vander Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 10 minutes ago, DramaKing said: If you have to go with WiFi 5, the ALFA AWUS036ACM is good or anything using the Intel 9560NGW chip. Why that one specifically, also really appreciate the reply thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DramaKing Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 It uses the MT7612u chipset and is recommended by David Bombal. Range should be decent, but the antennas are removable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_pyrro Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 For example: Alfa AWUS036ACM (which has already been mentioned) and Aukey WF-R13, that is the same as EDUP EP-AC1605 v1 (v2 has the RTL 8812 chipset = bad) There are other models based on the same chipset, but if you are in need of external/replaceable antennas, then the ones above are a good choice. I have them both, and actually an AWUS1900 as well that has just collected dust for many years now. Some seem to have a certain faiblesse for Alfa products, and if so, use the mentioned ACM adapter. It has worked well for me in different setups (I have one of my ACM adapters "permanently integrated" with the Pineapple Mark VII). What is the reason for the need of long range? Remember that even if you have "super range" on your end, you might not necessarily be able to "hear" the targets if they themselves doesn't have the equal possibility to transmit over a long range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vander Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Ended up buying the acm I will keep everyone updated 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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