Comments on: Snag More Wireless Networks With A Long Range USB Antenna http://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/ travel smarter. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:35:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: What Gadgets Can You Not Travel Without? | foXnoMadhttp://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/comment-page-1/#comment-182014 What Gadgets Can You Not Travel Without? | foXnoMad Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:37:16 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=3244#comment-182014 [...] This Post37 CommentsThere is some tech gear I never travel without. A laptop, digital camera, a long range USB antenna and a number of various cables and wires to make my life easier and keep me connected. I’m [...] [...] This Post37 CommentsThere is some tech gear I never travel without. A laptop, digital camera, a long range USB antenna and a number of various cables and wires to make my life easier and keep me connected. I’m [...]

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/comment-page-1/#comment-173408 Anil P. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:44:35 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=3244#comment-173408 Anytime, let me know how it goes and if you have any other questions. Anytime, let me know how it goes and if you have any other questions.

]]> By: Jeroenhttp://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/comment-page-1/#comment-173405 Jeroen Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:53:34 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=3244#comment-173405 Awesome. Thanks man. Following you on FB now. Awesome. Thanks man. Following you on FB now.

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/comment-page-1/#comment-173393 Anil P. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:51:08 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=3244#comment-173393 Sorry for the delayed response -I used to have the 500/1000 that used both ports; as for 802.11n, it's a newer standard you probably won't have to worry about for the next few years or so. I don't think there will be a massive jump to it immediately.I would go with the EW to preserve the same chipset; good balance of range vs. battery life. Sorry for the delayed response -

I used to have the 500/1000 that used both ports; as for 802.11n, it’s a newer standard you probably won’t have to worry about for the next few years or so. I don’t think there will be a massive jump to it immediately.

I would go with the EW to preserve the same chipset; good balance of range vs. battery life.

]]> By: Jeroenhttp://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/comment-page-1/#comment-173384 Jeroen Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:24:46 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=3244#comment-173384 I contacted Alfa and apparently the EH is an old version now and not sold anymore. Bummer. The two new options are the EW which uses the same chipset as the EH and the NEH (which also supports N), which uses a Ralink chipset instead and is 1000mW. Sounds like the EW is closest to the EH you're using. What do you reckon? Cheers. I contacted Alfa and apparently the EH is an old version now and not sold anymore. Bummer. The two new options are the EW which uses the same chipset as the EH and the NEH (which also supports N), which uses a Ralink chipset instead and is 1000mW. Sounds like the EW is closest to the EH you’re using. What do you reckon?
Cheers.

]]> By: Jeroenhttp://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/comment-page-1/#comment-173355 Jeroen Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:12:10 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=3244#comment-173355 Rokland doesn't seem to ship to Europe, so can't use them unfortunately. The 1000mW uses 2 USB ports? You found that in the specs? You're right, it will be very draining on the battery and using both USB's would be a bit annoying. I want to use it on my MacBook with Kismac and while traveling, so I want it to be small. Leaves me with the AWUS036EH (although the one under my link is black, so might be an older one? Because it does say 200mW. Can't find yours elsewhere) or this one http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-232/alfa-USB-Wireless-WiFi/Detail.bok but that doesn't seem to support 802.11N, or is that not so important? I'm not sure what the difference between them is. You have any expert advice? Rokland doesn’t seem to ship to Europe, so can’t use them unfortunately.
The 1000mW uses 2 USB ports? You found that in the specs? You’re right, it will be very draining on the battery and using both USB’s would be a bit annoying.
I want to use it on my MacBook with Kismac and while traveling, so I want it to be small. Leaves me with the AWUS036EH (although the one under my link is black, so might be an older one? Because it does say 200mW. Can’t find yours elsewhere) or this one
http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-232/alfa-USB-Wireless-WiFi/Detail.bok
but that doesn’t seem to support 802.11N, or is that not so important?
I’m not sure what the difference between them is. You have any expert advice?

]]> By: Anil P.http://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/comment-page-1/#comment-173354 Anil P. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:44:22 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=3244#comment-173354 Did the Rokland links above happen to work? That's not the same 1000mW I'm familiar with from your link. The major difference is that it requires 2 USB ports for power and a more significant drain on battery (if you're using on a laptop). I wouldn't go below 300mW though in my opinion. Did the Rokland links above happen to work? That’s not the same 1000mW I’m familiar with from your link. The major difference is that it requires 2 USB ports for power and a more significant drain on battery (if you’re using on a laptop). I wouldn’t go below 300mW though in my opinion.

]]> By: Jeromehttp://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/comment-page-1/#comment-173349 Jerome Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:44:11 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=3244#comment-173349 I went around shopping for this online and found the AWUS036EH here for only 20 USD, but is says only 200mW: http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-160/Alfa-AWUS036EH-200mW-USB/Detail.bokThere's also the 1000mW AWUS036NEH for the same price, but my technical knowledge is limited. From the specs listed, do you reckon it will be a good choice over the one above? http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-61/alfa-500mW-USB-Wireless/Detail.bokCheers, Jerome I went around shopping for this online and found the AWUS036EH here for only 20 USD, but is says only 200mW:
http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-160/Alfa-AWUS036EH-200mW-USB/Detail.bok

There’s also the 1000mW AWUS036NEH for the same price, but my technical knowledge is limited. From the specs listed, do you reckon it will be a good choice over the one above?
http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-61/alfa-500mW-USB-Wireless/Detail.bok

Cheers,
Jerome

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]]> By: Barbara at Hole in the Donut Travelshttp://foxnomad.com/2009/05/07/snag-more-wireless-networks-with-a-long-range-usb-antenna/comment-page-1/#comment-68682 Barbara at Hole in the Donut Travels Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:35:00 +0000 http://www.foxnomad.com/?p=3244#comment-68682 Thanks Anil! Big help - I'll order one right now. Thanks Anil! Big help – I’ll order one right now.

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