| Reviews : 1000mW 1W 802.11b/g USB Wireless WiFi Network Adapter With Original Alfa Screw-On Swivel 9dBi Rubber Antenna *Strongest on the Market* |
1000mW 1W 802.11b/g USB Wireless WiFi Network Adapter With Original Alfa Screw-On Swivel 9dBi Rubber Antenna *Strongest on the Market* Product By Alfa Available From 2 Sellers |
Technical Details
- 4" + 5dBi Rubber Duck Antenna and 15" +9dBi Rubber Duck Antenna Included
- 802.11b/g, 1000mW of power which is more powerful than any other WiFi adapter on the market
- Very Secure with 64/128/256bit WEP Encryption, TKIP, WPA,WPA2, 802.11i
- Drivers included on CD for Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, WinCE 5.0, XP, 2003, Vista, Mac OS X 10.3/10.4 and GNU/Linux.
- Supports Windows, Macintosh, and Linux
Product Description
You asked for STRONGER WiFi and Extended Range and here it is. We have combined this high power Wi-Fi adapters with a powerful +9 dBi 15'' 2.4GHz Hi-Gain folding antenna. Estimated range is (depending on environment) 1.2 mile (2km) Most common Wi-Fi devices (D-Link, Linksys, and Netgear) have power ratings of less than 50mW (milliwatts.) Our new Wi-Fi device is 10x as strong (1000 mW.) This adapter is what the WiFi world has been waiting for. It is compatible with almost all laptops and desktop, PCs and Macs. This kit also includes two antennas- one mini 5 dBi gain travel antenna, and one high gain 9 dBi antenna, as pictured. It is perfect to travel with and weighing less than 2 ounces and measuring 3.5 x 2.5 inches in size (8.5 x 6.3cm) This has a stunning 1000mw output power. So if you are looking for a device to connect to an outdoor 2.4 GHz antenna, such as on a boat or an RV, this is a perfect solution. Because this is a USB adapter, it works on any computer that has a USB port.this also works with Windows Vista, Linux (kernel 2.6.6 and later) and Macintosh (OS version 10.4). And the drivers for ALL of these operating systems are included on CD-ROM - Wi-Fi Certified - Includes 2 external antennas- a 5 dBi mini antenna, and an 9 dBi antenna as pictured - Diagnostic LED indicator - Complies with 802.11g standard for 2.4Ghz Wireless LAN - Contains RP-SMA external antenna jack (one external antenna is included!) - Enterprise-class 64/128 WEP encryption, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, 802.1X support - 54 mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate for 802.11g - High powered adapter- 1000mw output power - USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliantSimilar Products
Customer Reviews
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The Alfa USB wireless adapter works very well in both Windows and Linux. Using the internal wireless adapter in my Asus 1000HA netbook, I could only detect a few networks in my neighborhood. After attaching this adapter, I was able to detect 15+ networks.
The Alfa adapter works great with Backtrack, as I'm sure you've read from various forums. The card allows for monitor mode, packet injection, etc. If you're looking for a card for wireless pen-testing, then this is the one for you. You will not be disappointed.
By Philip Han
1 word: EPIC
This baby is just POWERFUL. Don't expect MILES of range.
But if you get FAINT (1 bar) signals, they will be 3-4 bars with this.
I used to get 3-5 hotspots at my local Starbucks/Barnes & Noble Cafe where only 1 was useable.
Now I can get Staples Hotspot @ 3 bars 250 feet away through 5 other stores and Buffalo Wild Wings wifi @ 2 bars 400 feet away (subscription require, I'm just quoting for the range)
The range and power is unbelievable, and it doesn't seem to impact battery life at all!
If you use this with Kismac for war driving or whatever make sure NOT to install the drivers.
Just connect it and use the "Ralink rtl8187" drivers in Kismac.
I get better reception and see more hotspots in Kismac but I can't seem to connect...
By P. C. Schaefer
Got this as a birthday present. We live in a condo downtown. Tons of free wifi available, just needed something like this to grab it.
Pulled it out of the box, used the mini-CD install disc; restarted the desktop; and picked up 16 networks right away (signal strength from 80%-50% on all).
EASE OF USE: Piece of cake, nothing to screw up with the install.
LOCATION: This is the only tricky part, I notice that the closer I move it to the window, even just a few inches, and the signal dramatically improves (10-20%). Eventually I'll buy a 25' USB cable and put in the window for optimum signal. Not needed now, but someday.
SMALL ANTENNAE vs LARGE: Haven't tried the small one yet and don't see the need to. The large one is working fine. I think some reviewers are getting interference because the larger antennae is more sensitive. Smaller one might work better if interference is an issue.
SPEED: Around 1-5 mbps with current placement, that will jump the closer I move it to the window.
By M. Wright
I bought this about 5 months ago. I work in a motel, where the office is located below the actual rooms on a hill above and behind (id say 50-60 yards). There is wireless up there for the rooms but not down here. I've tried about 5 different laptops (and 2 adapters in mine), and the best we manage is to see an inconsistent list of the networks up there. Can't connect to any. Most of the problem i think is line of sight or interference, because if i go outside with no obstructions i can get a signal 1 foot from where i tried inside the window. A weak signal even then.
So i bought this, thinking its probably a waste of cash, ill get ripped. Well to my shock, it detected all of the networks up there from inside the office. Not only that, but i can connect to 4 out of 5 of them, and one of them is extremely fast. I only use the short antenna. And if i take this antenna up to the actual rooms, even there i connect 5 times faster.
CONS: i have is the software that comes with it doesn't seem to work in vista, but the antenna works anyway with the windows driver/software. Also, sometimes i have to restart the router when i lose signal while playing certain games like World of Warcraft. Never while browsing though.
I highly recommend this product to anyone who cant quite get a signal.
By Melissa T. Whittier (Kern River Valley, CA)
Product does work well. Do have a problem with the Alfa software taking over as I tested it one laptop to use on another laptop! Now the one I tested on has problems when adapter is not connected. Contacted Dbroth re: software issue as laptop wouldn't read small cd. They got back to me within 48 hours. I have ordered another one as it did help a lot on my laptop at home. The other is being used on a Vista Laptop where the user is very happy as he was only getting 2 bars now he gets 5 and the router is 500 feet away. Used it in an area where there wasn't any coverage prior now there are full bars. For half the price of others it works great.
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