I agree with Ty, I've got a AWUS051NH.  It works well on both BackTrack 4 R2 
and 5.  As mentioned the RP-SMA allows you to attach external aerials.  I 
believe that this is also the reference model for the PenTest Execution 
Standard.

Jimmy

On May 16, 2011, at 7:35 PM, "Ty Purcell" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Sam,
> 
> If you are hunting 802.11A as well, I picked up an Alfa AWUS051NH on
> Amazon for 44.95 last Friday.
> 
> People in the BT forums report them working with BT5.  It comes with a
> SMA connector, so pick up a couple of adapters or pigtails and you can
> plug-in your N connector antennas...
> 
> Ty
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gibson,
> Samuel
> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 12:55 PM
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> Subject: [Pauldotcom] Hacking Exposed: Wireless Lab Equipment
> 
> Hello List,
> 
> I just finished school and am looking forward to some time to study
> something I want to look into.  I was planning on reading Hacking
> Exposed: Wireless (2nd Edition).  I was wondering if anyone has any
> equipment recommendations as to what will allow me to test some of the
> techniques covered in the book in a lab setting.  I am on a fairly
> limited budget.  I do have an older Cisco Aeronet 1200 AP that supports
> 802.11b, but not A or G.
> 
> Any recommendations on an inexpensive wireless card that supports
> pigtails?
> 
> I am not concerned about the zigbee section at this time, but would also
> like to work on some of the Bluetooth stuff.  Any input would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> Sam
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