Reddit reviews Alfa AWUS036H 1000mW 1W 802.11b/g USB Wireless WiFi Network Adapter with 5dBi Antenna and Suction Cup Window Mount Dock - for Wardriving & Range Extension

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I already had the adapter and the tray. I bought the antenna because the 5dB one that I had could nearly connect (1Mbps). Unfortunately the new one I ordered isn't good enough and I needed this tweak. I didn't buy an amplifier, the Alfa Wi-Fi adapter has a built in amp. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alfa-AWUS036H-802-11b-Wireless-network/dp/B002WCEWU8

I didn't get a directional one since 1) I just moved house and I'm now poor, 2) I didn't actually know the direction of the BT Openzone hotspot and 3) I live in the UK and our tech stores are crap, I can't walk into a shop and buy a directional antenna I'd have to wait a week to have one delivered - I want internet now. I've already burnt through my 3G/4G allonce on both my phone and tablet through tethering for this month.

Besides it works and this is Tech Support MacGuyver - it's not meant to be eligant or pretty, it's a stop gap until BT pull their finger out and install my FTTC.

Seriously? No one said it? You can't do it with your built in wireless card 80% of the time. Get an AWUS036HN

http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS036H-802-11b-Wireless-network/dp/B002WCEWU8

All you'll ever need.

From the amazon product description:

Includes driver for Windows 2000, XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, Windows 7, Linux (2.4.x/2.6.x), Mac (MacOS 10.3 - 10.5)
The Mount design to easily clinging on Notebook, Netbook and Window.
Supports Windows, Macintosh, and Linux Now works with Windows 7 just ask us for the Link
For MAC OS 10.6.7 and later version, we suggest AWUS036NHR, AWUS036NH, AWUS036NEH, AWUS051NH.

Alfa.

Some links of interest.


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And one of the handiest wireless NIC's you could own:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alfa-AWUS036H-802-11b-Wireless-network/dp/B002WCEWU8

I found the amazon reviews here, so I think they can answer most of my questions. Thanks for pointing out the adapter and your experience with it. :)

That wi-fi card is only b/g...

WD Green is a very slow hard drive and you will not like it. You have your SSD for boot, but your games are not going to open very quickly from that 5400rpm drive. Try Blue or (even better) Black.

Software download: http://www.backtrack-linux.org/

Hardware: http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS036H

That's all I'll share, look up the rest.

Are you sure you can't get on UBC wifi? Not like the signals just stop at the edge of UBC buildings....

cough https://www.amazon.ca/Alfa-AWUS036H-802-11b-Wireless-network/dp/B002WCEWU8 cough

The alfa works great on Linux, I did a bit of googling and your wireless card seems supported. Could u try a live usb of Linux to test.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WCEWU8/

Very powerful receiver

Keep in mind that the power of your card or adapter only really helps when you are sending packets to an access point, not when it is sending to you (obviously). That said, I highly recommend products from Alfa, particularly the Alpha AWUS036H. It's a 1w external that is fantastic. We use these in our labs to reach AP's through reinforced concrete, steel, you name it. The AWUS036H is b/g. If you need 802.11n, get the AWUSO36NH - this is what I carry in my bag, along with my Thinkpad. If my built in wifi isn't up to the job, that one almost always is.

http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS036H-802-11b-Wireless-network/dp/B002WCEWU8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381268379&sr=8-1&keywords=AWUS036H

Sry for amazon link, but these Alfa 1000mW Wifi "sticks" are really great for such a task. I've read the 2000mW ones suck btw.

http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS036H-802-11b-Wireless-network/dp/B002WCEWU8

Ubuntu + ALFA AWUS036H Antenna + aircrack-ng

This should get you started gear-wise. Cracking WEP is a piece of cake - good luck with WPA(2)

If you can no way impact the other end, you will have to increase the signal capabilities of your side, so the only thing you can do is get a better adapter, and preferably one with an antenna.

If you got this one, it has a 1W amplification and a high gain antenna. If you don't care that much, you could get one with a lower gain antenna.

The nice thing about these is you can position it out of the way on a shelf or something where you find you get the most signal.

They do sell 2W amplified versions I believe, but this is not worth it and 1W is all you should go before it starts to introduce too much signal noise.

If you can upgrade everything, you could look into 802.11 ac because it has good range capabilities by nature.

If you don't have one already, get an Alfa AWUS036H. Extreme range + support for Backtrack. :)

Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:

Amazon Smile Link: http://smile.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS036H-802-11b-Wireless-network/dp/B002WCEWU8/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t


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It is always a lot easier to go off of working builds. I have done two and they work pretty good.

I use this for wifi and it works with Lion with it in 32bit mode.