Alpha network adapter

jg1646 · 11-03-2009, 17:16

I'm trying to buy an AWUSO36H. I notice some pictures of it show a double usb cable and some a single cable. Are there different versions of the same model number, or can it work with a single or a double cable?

If you can point me to someone that has one to sell I would appreciate it immensely.

Thanks,
Joe

donradcliffe · 11-03-2009, 19:54

A google search for alfa awus036h, rather than 'alpha' will get you several suppliers. It uses 2 usb cables, but may work at lower power with one--I never tried it that way. Get the longer optional antenna for higher gain.

clausont · 11-03-2009, 21:02

Not sure which exact model of Alpha adaptor that we have - it is a 500mw model.
Typically when they have two cables, it is so that you can plug in both cables when there is not enough current available from one USB port to correctly run the device.
This is common with many external 2.5" hard drives also.
I will mention that I am very happy with our Alpha adaptor and as Donradcliffe says, the high gain antenna can be helpful.

Symiakos · 27-04-2009, 04:18

hi i trying to find this wireless adapter too named alpha awuso36h i'm in search long time and nothing found if someone knows how to find one can he reply here pls?
ps: i'm from greece thats maybe the reason that it is hard to find...waiting for a good answer thx
sorry for bad english

mobetah · 27-04-2009, 05:07

Joe,

Here is a link to a thread that has been on this forum for about the last month .... should answer a lot of your questions?

Long-Distance WiFi Device

The Alpha has 2 usb plugs , mine works fine with an active extension cable and a usb hub.

Good Luck, Bill A.

edsailing · 27-04-2009, 06:00

This is where I got mine - and very pleased I am with it.

500mw USB WiFi ALFA AWUSO36H + 1 x 9dbi RPSMA antenna on eBid.net United Kingdom

Typically seems to give a range of up to 500 metres or so when in marina or anchored off. Always managed to find a network to connect to.

jdoe71 · 27-04-2009, 07:10

The instruction sheet with my Alfa said the two plugs were only for use if your computer is not equipped with USB2. So if you have USB 1 or 1.1 you need to plug in both plugs, with USB2 it works fine with one plug.

jg1646 · 27-04-2009, 08:31

Thanks for all the help. Since posting, I have found only one used Alpha adapter. It was on Craigslist. But of course the wanted price was more than a new one. I have learned that while sold as a 500mW it is actually a 480mw. No big deal. The new one, just out, is an "n" model rated as 450mW,(AWUSO50H), but is supposed to be more sensitive. Alfa Wireless-N 500mW 802.11n USB Wireless Adapter AWUS050NH is where I found it. They seem to be very straightfoward and helpful. Another store is Data Alliance.
Thanks,
Joe

11-03-2009, 17:16	#1
jg1646 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas Texas Boat: Only wish I had one. Posts: 3	Alpha network adapter I'm trying to buy an AWUSO36H. I notice some pictures of it show a double usb cable and some a single cable. Are there different versions of the same model number, or can it work with a single or a double cable? If you can point me to someone that has one to sell I would appreciate it immensely. Thanks, Joe

11-03-2009, 21:02	#3
clausont Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific NorthWest Boat: Ingrid 38 Posts: 427	Not sure which exact model of Alpha adaptor that we have - it is a 500mw model. Typically when they have two cables, it is so that you can plug in both cables when there is not enough current available from one USB port to correctly run the device. This is common with many external 2.5" hard drives also. I will mention that I am very happy with our Alpha adaptor and as Donradcliffe says, the high gain antenna can be helpful. __________________ A wife. Five kids. And a now an Ingrid 38! We are sailing

27-04-2009, 06:00	#6
edsailing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 69	This is where I got mine - and very pleased I am with it. 500mw USB WiFi ALFA AWUSO36H + 1 x 9dbi RPSMA antenna on eBid.net United Kingdom Typically seems to give a range of up to 500 metres or so when in marina or anchored off. Always managed to find a network to connect to. __________________ Regards, Ed Delivering boats for a living

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11-03-2009, 19:54	#2
donradcliffe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Cruz for summer Boat: Beneteau First 456 Posts: 649	A google search for alfa awus036h, rather than 'alpha' will get you several suppliers. It uses 2 usb cables, but may work at lower power with one--I never tried it that way. Get the longer optional antenna for higher gain.

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Symiakos Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	hi i trying to find this wireless adapter too named alpha awuso36h i'm in search long time and nothing found if someone knows how to find one can he reply here pls? ps: i'm from greece thats maybe the reason that it is hard to find...waiting for a good answer thx sorry for bad english

27-04-2009, 05:07	#5
mobetah Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX (sometimes) Boat: Endeavour40 - MOBETAH Posts: 223	Joe, Here is a link to a thread that has been on this forum for about the last month .... should answer a lot of your questions? Long-Distance WiFi Device The Alpha has 2 usb plugs , mine works fine with an active extension cable and a usb hub. Good Luck, Bill A.

27-04-2009, 07:10	#7
jdoe71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 407	The instruction sheet with my Alfa said the two plugs were only for use if your computer is not equipped with USB2. So if you have USB 1 or 1.1 you need to plug in both plugs, with USB2 it works fine with one plug.

27-04-2009, 08:31	#8
jg1646 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas Texas Boat: Only wish I had one. Posts: 3	Thanks for all the help. Since posting, I have found only one used Alpha adapter. It was on Craigslist. But of course the wanted price was more than a new one. I have learned that while sold as a 500mW it is actually a 480mw. No big deal. The new one, just out, is an "n" model rated as 450mW,(AWUSO50H), but is supposed to be more sensitive. Alfa Wireless-N 500mW 802.11n USB Wireless Adapter AWUS050NH is where I found it. They seem to be very straightfoward and helpful. Another store is Data Alliance. Thanks, Joe