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# System prepended metadata

title: ALFA AWUS036AXM Configuration
tags: [Adapter, Wi-Fi]

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# ALFA AWUS036AXM Configuration

Instructions for configuring ALFA AWUS036AXM.

## Adapter
[ALFA - AWUS036AXM](https://www.alfa.com.tw/products/awus036axm?variant=39913640198216)


## Driver Installation (Linux)

1. **Update system packages**

```bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
```

2. **Download driver**: [Link](https://files.alfa.com.tw/?dir=%5B1%5D%20WiFi%20USB%20adapter/AWUS036AXM)
3. **Extract the download archive**
4. **Download Firmware**
   Refer to "Driver Installation Tutorial.txt" in the driver folder and download the following files:
    - `WIFI_MT7961_patch_mcu_1_2_hdr.bin`
    - `WIFI_RAM_CODE_MT7961_1.bin`
5. **Install driver**

```bash
# WARNING: This removes all existing MediaTek firmware.
# Ensure you don't need other MediaTek drivers before running this.
sudo rm -r /lib/firmware/mediatek/*

# Copy files downloaded in Step 4
sudo cp WIFI_MT7961_patch_mcu_1_2_hdr.bin /lib/firmware/mediatek/
sudo cp WIFI_RAM_CODE_MT7961_1.bin /lib/firmware/mediatek/
```

6. **[Optional] Configure Bluetooth Blacklist**
   (Disable Bluetooth to prevent conflict with Wi-Fi)

```bash
sudo vim /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-bluetooth.conf
```

Add the following content to the configuration file:
```text
# Blacklist the Bluetooth part of mt7921u
blacklist btmtk
blacklist btusb
blacklist btrtl
```

7. **Reboot and connect the adapter**
   Reboot the system, then plug the adapter into the laptop.
   
## Reference
https://sapsan-sklep.pl/en/blogs/articles/alfa-network-awus036axm-awus036axml-driver-installation-kali-linux-2024-4