2000mW 2W 802.11 G / N High-Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang WiFi Network Adapter With Original Alfa Screw On Swivel 9dBi Rubber Antenna and Suction cup Window Mount dock

by Alfa

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0038Q4AIG
• Item model number: AWUS036NH with 9dBi & Mount
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #45 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Network Adapters > USB Network Adapters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 17, 2010

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). 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 2000mw 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).

* Wi-Fi Certified
* Includes 2 external antennas- a 5 dBi antenna, and an original Alfa 9 dBi antenna as pictured
* Diagnostic LED indicator
* 2.4GHz frequency band, MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output)
* High speed transfer TX data rate up to 150 Mbps
* Contains RP-SMA external antenna jack
* High powered adapter- 1000mw output power
* Compliant with FCC Part 15.247 for US, ETS 300 328 for Europe

Important Driver Installation:
If you get an error while Installing the Drivers press OK, then Exit. Then do the following:

Right-click on your CD Drive and select Explore
For Windows, double-Click on the application file in this folder (the file name atarts with "IS_AP_STA_RT2870......) then follow the installation instructions.
For Mac and Linux open their folder and then run the application.

Or you can got to the manufactures website, then click on "Support" and on the left side click on "Drivers" and download.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware, March 24, 2010

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A. G. Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2000mW 2W 802.11 G / N High-Gain USB Wireless Long-Rang WiFi Network Adapter With Original Alfa Screw On Swivel 9dBi Rubber Antenna and Suction cup Window Mount dock (Electronics)

As the happy owner of an Alfa AWUS036H 1000mW wireless adpater, I purchased the Alfa AWUS036NH 2000mW wireless adpater for my second computer expecting to be ecstatic.

Imagine my disappointment when I discovered that the 2000mW adapter has more difficulty finding, acquiring, and maintaining connections to wireless access points than does the less expensive, supposedly less powerful 1000mW adapter.

Regardless of the combinations of cables, antennas, computers, locations, and updated drivers I tried, the 2000mW adapter consistently found fewer than half as many access points and reported far lower signal strength than did the 1000mW adapter.

Assuming that I'd received a defective item, I contacted a customer service agent at DB Roth who politely handled my call and promptly shipped a replacement adapter.

Unfortunately the second AWUS036NH performed just as badly as the first. Since both 2000mW adapters had exhibited the same behavior and the 1000mW adapter performed perfectly (as has been similarly reported by other Amazon.com customers), I have decided to exchange the 2000mW adapter for the less expensive 1000mW adapter.

DB Roth customer service has been extremely helpful. In spite of a brief misunderstanding over shipping charges, Bianca in customer service deserves very high marks.

Sadly, I can't say the same for the Alfa 2000mW adapter.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 1 to 2 miles? NO WAY! 400' maybe., March 16, 2010

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Richard D. Piselli "Richie Rich" (Cholo Vista, CA) - See all my reviews
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This unit is worth the money if you only need a small boost. There is no way to pick up signals at 1-2 miles away for $50.
It may work at best 400'. I extended the range by putting a water bottle over it and putting it on a 15' pole. Spring for the
optional 15' cord, it's worth it. At 150' I gained 2 bars. The extra larger antenna is trash and weakens my signal. The
photo shows two bases, it comes with one. Very simple to install. It works o.k. and not what they say it does. Go for the
magnet mount, the suction cup is a toy.

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Know how to use a WiFi Adapter, October 5, 2010

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MitchiN - See all my reviews

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I would like to point out to all of those who have been dissapointed by this item and would like inform you on possible reasons you may not experience the advertised range. When it is advertised as 1-2 miles, it means 1-2 miles line of sight. So in other other words you can't just put this adpter in any window in locations that have other houses trees or and other objects in the way of the signal and that includes electronic devices that interfere with signal. The antenna is omnidirectional and you will never get the distance out of it that you will with an antenna that only focuses on less than 180 degrees. A good example to reference would be a satellite dish. It is very possible to get great range from any adapter when set up properly physically and and virtually.
I love this adapter and have been gaining 1 or 2 bar signals on every wireless network that comes up. Also you dont need to have this adapter and the built in adapter running at the same time to get a better signal and most of the time they will somehow affect each other and not give you a true reading.