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WiFi signal	4.3	4.5	4.3	4.3	—	4.1
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data link protocol	USB	IEEE 802.11ac	IEEE 802.11ac	USB	USB	USB, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
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weight	0.4 pounds	0.08 kilograms	—	80 grams	0.57 pounds	0.4 pounds

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Wireless Type

‎54g

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Brand

‎Alfa

Series

‎FBA_AWUS036NH

Item model number

‎FBA_AWUS036NH

Item Weight

‎6.4 ounces

Package Dimensions

‎7.32 x 5.24 x 1.54 inches

Color

‎Silver

Manufacturer

‎Alfa

ASIN

‎B0035APGP6

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Date First Available

‎January 20, 2010

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Customer Reviews

4.4 579 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars

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Customers like the performance, signal quality, ease of installation, and value of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it works well, extends the range of reliable connectivity, and is easy to install. Some appreciate the compatibility. That said, opinions are mixed on quality.

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130 customers mention115 positive15 negative

Customers like the performance of the network interface controller adapter. They say it works well, runs perfectly under Kali Linux 1.09, and gets the job done. The driver on the disk works fine, and the adapter is useful and good for pentesters. It also works in Windows 7 after driver installation from the included CD.

"...The driver on the disk works fine for this one, had trouble with the original 36H model...." Read more

"...I bought this mostly to pentest with Backtrack 4, and it works great with it...." Read more

"...This is a very good wifi antenna, I also only use the 5 dbi, the 9 dbi is not going to improve your signal at all, speaking from experience, so..." Read more

"...AWUSO36NHA- Authentications works well and packet injection is fast (4-8 pin/sec) however reaver sticks due to adapter random disconnection..." Read more

95 customers mention69 positive26 negative

Customers like the signal quality of the network interface controller adapter. They say it has excellent signal strength, is simple to install, and is great for getting better signal if you're in a high population area or apartment. The wireless connection speeds have greatly improved using this adapter in areas where they used to have them. It extends the range of reliable connectivity, and has a good antenna that can catch signals from far distance. The throughput of the adapter is amazing, and it can get longer ranges and faster speeds when used with 802.11n standard. Customers are happy with this card and recommend it for all network penetration testers out there.

"...is only at 50% and I am getting 9 Mbps download on Speedtest.net, no lag issues and am even picking up on other G networks that I hadn't been able..." Read more

"...whereas this AWUS036NH is 802.11n standard and can get longer ranges and faster speeds when used with 802.11n standard access points...." Read more

"...No loss but little or no gain. Time will tell otherwise it works just great...." Read more

"...that is, the awuso36nha provided a stable connection with good transfer speed even though it Gives A 1 TO 2 bars signal strength...." Read more

27 customers mention22 positive5 negative

Customers find the installation process of the network interface controller adapter simple and easy. They mention that it works great on Vista and Ubuntu 11.04, and that it installs quickly and is up and running in about 15 minutes. Some customers also say that the adapter works with Linux through plug and play support.

"...In my book, this product is worth every penny! It's easy to install. I have it on both windows 7 and XP Pro...." Read more

"...Works great on Vista and plug and play support on Ubuntu 11.04..." Read more

"...The Alfa device installed very easily - I used the downloaded driver from their website, and ran the install program, choosing the option to install..." Read more

"...This unit installed quickly, was up and running in about 15 minutes. The software guided me through set as it should have...." Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it is a great buy, affordable, and a good value overall.

"...In my book, this product is worth every penny! It's easy to install. I have it on both windows 7 and XP Pro...." Read more

"...Great value for the money with this adapter." Read more

"...Well worth the money and it does what it claims. Very happy with my purchase and the service was outstanding and prompt by email." Read more

"Good range for the price. This thing has done everything I've wanted it to and is great for network testing...." Read more

8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

Customers like the compatibility of the network interface controller adapter. They say that it works with Kali Linux right out of the box, and that it's fully compatible with Linux through virtual box. Some customers also mention that it has high sensitivity and works flawlessly.

"...A very powerful card, worked perfectly with kali linux no need to install any additional drivers...." Read more

"...adapter installed on Windows 10 without issue and works with Linux through virtual box. Also noticeably increased the range of my home wifi." Read more

"...Windows doesn't recognize, Linux doesn't recognize. This guy is selling us bricks for 30 dollars...." Read more

"...Packet injection works flawlessly, and it's fully compatible with Kali Linux. I easily pick up about 4-6 more APs than my internal card...." Read more

24 customers mention16 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention it's a fantastic adapter with high sensitivity, and the best USB wifi adapter for studying wireless penetration testing. However, other customers say that it doesn't hold up to expectations, is not as good as advertised, and is rather weak.

"...One thing for sure with this adapter it is very durable...." Read more

"...not work well all the time with the R36 - I saw some very flaky results using them together, even making sure they are set to very different channels..." Read more

"...the performance jump was breathtaking, about 30% faster, and much more stable." Read more

"...Great little adapter. I did have to cover up the activity light on my HTPC adapter as it was very distracting while watching movies in the dark." Read more

6 customers mention4 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the drivers. Some mention that the adapter works without drivers needed on Linux and other OS's, while others say that they have not been able to find drivers for both operating systems.

"...No drivers to load and no setup required." Read more

"No driver support since 2007, no way to use this device. Windows doesn't recognize, Linux doesn't recognize...." Read more

"...just plunged it in to my Pi 3 no problems at all! also comes with drivers for ubuntu and other OS's." Read more

"I love it. Works amazing with Linux and you don't need drivers." Read more

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the 5 GHz performance of the adapter. They mention that the speed goes down a lot, the download speeds are less than 1 mbps, and the range drops off fast after about 250 feet.

"...out on a good signal, but with weaker signals, sometimes the speed goes down a lot, for instance, 15KB/s, whereas the network can go about 900KB/..." Read more

"...It is slow and out dated. Most new devices can be put in listening/monitor mode, packet injection...." Read more

"...Only con is no 5ghz but I honestly don't use that. I get super fast speeds on 2.4 anyways." Read more

"...My download speeds are less than 1mbps if I use 2.4ghz. Saying all of that, this dongle does me no good due to those issues." Read more

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Jerry

Proving them wrong !

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2010

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This is a review for the Alfa AWUS036NH Wireless High Gain Adapter.

Just pulled it from the box and set it up in a new device I like to call a focus for Omni-directional devices (really just a popcorn can, works great when you know where you are connecting to. The driver on the disk works fine for this one, had trouble with the original 36H model.

The software snapped into action and found THE ONLY 2 hot spots in the area, I know from experience, it's just the two. I think it is funny that I am connected at high speeds, yet the Vista network icon is unaware that a connection has been made, this may be corrected after restarting, but it is irrelevant, just funny.

I am at least a football field away from the hot spot and am hitting 7 Mbps, and I haven't even tweaked the setup yet.

Thank you DB Roth for sharing great products for such low prices, and thank you Alfa for making products far superior than the regular brands.

To all the people saying that the original 36H model is superior, you are wrong, from what I can tell so far, they are even in area, but this one holds high because it can connect to N networks, the new standard of high speed, and you might also want to note that this one is barely more expensive. And just so you know, I own both, but the network I use only broadcasts in N right now, so that's why I had to upgrade.

I will be putting it to the full test soon, PS3 online, Killzone 2, and will add to my review tomorrow when I have had a chance to really push it.

And in reality, they are both at least well over $50 under the price you would pay if a retailer was selling it. Just try to find a Belkin or Linksys product for the same price that can come close, call me when you finally give up.

Update
Tx power is only at 50% and I am getting 9 Mbps download on Speedtest.net, no lag issues and am even picking up on other G networks that I hadn't been able to see with the original 36H model, most of them seem temporary and weak, but I believe with the proper grid antenna, I could snag great connections.

I also like this software better than the other one, the other one regularly gave me trouble and needed reinstalling more than it should have.

This is the best adapter I have ever seen with my own eyes.

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Larry

Works as is.

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2010

Verified Purchase

Out of the box works with Windows 7 x64, and Backtrack 4 R1 (vmware), I didn't even have to install the drivers just plug and play. Picked up 9 more access points then the stock wireless (Intel Wireless 4965AGN) in my laptop. I don't have any other usb adaptor to compair it to but I am going to buy the Alfa AWUS036H 1000mW to compair it with this one, also I do need 1 more wireless adaptor. I bought this mostly to pentest with Backtrack 4, and it works great with it. I only tried it on BT4 R1 wmware, I have not tried it with others.

Also I bought this after reading this from alfa's website.

"This AWUS036NH vs. Alfa's popular AWUS036H 802.11g adapter: We have compared this model to the 1-watt AWUS036H adapter from Alfa. This model pulled in more signals than the AWUS036H. However the AWUS036H was getting stronger signals to many of the access points both could detect. Not a great deal stronger, but enough to indicate the AWUS036H 1-watt adapter has a better receive sensitivity for 802.11g networks. The AWUS036H is only 802.11g standard though, whereas this AWUS036NH is 802.11n standard and can get longer ranges and faster speeds when used with 802.11n standard access points. Because 802.11n is a newer standard, many of the access points around you (in neighborhoods or places you travel) will still be 802.11g. However over the next year, many technology publications indicate that a high number of people and businesses will be upgrading their wireless networks to 802.11n to meet the growing need for faster speeds. The AWUS036NH will work with these new 802.11n signals as they begin to spring up everywhere, and will work with them better and faster than the AWUS036H and other long range Wi-Fi products on the market today. If you are trying to decide between the AWUS036H and the AWUS036NH, what it boils down to is how you want to use the product. If you plan on using mostly with 802.11g signals and are trying to get the strongest signal strengths, the AWUS036H may be the best option. If you are trying to get the best range, or will be using with 802.11n access points, the AWUS036NH is the best option. "

I hope this will help someone else out.

23 people found this helpful

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S. Bates

Great Value and it works well.

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2010

Verified Purchase

I ordered the b/g 1000 watt version of this the 36H series and used it a month with no problems, then decided to give this one a try since it is the future with the N signal pickup. So far I paid more money for this one, not a lot but cannot tell any exceptional difference in picking up signals, range at most I get is 1-2 miles. I went from 2-3 signals to 10-15 now, with improved signal strength from 1-3 bars to 3-5. But to be honest I cannot tell a difference in picking up hotspots or wifi that is N signal using this Alfa antenna, I was doing the same with the 1000 Watt 36H model. No loss but little or no gain. Time will tell otherwise it works just great. Might want to buy yourself and active 16-32 ft USB extension cable to plug into this Alfa antenna so you can move it around a room or office or whatever to get best signal near a window. I did not use the installation disk, just did a plug and play with the Alfa wifi antenna into the PC and it found the software to install for the hardware and works just great. This is a very good wifi antenna, I also only use the 5 dbi, the 9 dbi is not going to improve your signal at all, speaking from experience, so save your money. Oh and one last note I am using this on Windows 7 operating system.

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