SUMMARY SECTION: 

This is the second-longest-range wireless card / adapter available based on our testing of all models

Compatible with wireless 802.11G & 802.11B access points / networks. USB 2.0/1.1 & UPnP

Compatible with all Windows & Linux versions

Enables any laptop or desktop PC with a USB port, to access a wireless/WiFi network

See alternate version combined with 7dBi antenna:  1000mW USB adapter:  $42.99.  Has exactly the same chipset

Threaded antenna jack for durability & ability to upgrade antennas & add extension cables to antennas

Option to upgrade to high-gain antennas for long distance networking: RP-SMA (female): threaded jacks / connectors

Detachable antenna is included: 5dBi

Extension cable (sold separately) can be added or removed, as needed (see section below).

When operating in 802.11b mode: Has 1000mW (1-watt) of Tx output power: 

Easy installation and hot-plugging - flexibility and convenience of USB connections. Quickly and easily connect to wireless network with minimal install time and effort.

New in box, with CD-ROM with User Manual, drivers, Windows-based configuration utility and status monitoring, full documentation in PDF format. Includes USB cable.

If you have an internal wireless card: You can use this USB 1000mW adapter by disabling your internal card (in Device Manager).

Additional Technical Specifications

COMPATIBLE ANTENNAS & ANTENNA CABLES:

These items have RP-SMA(male) connector to fit the RP-SMA(female) antenna jack

See additional antenna & cable options at bottom of page

Cable Length

Price

Gain

(higher is better)

ANTENNA: MAGNETIC MOUNT 7dBi magnetic mount:

Very strong magnet attaches firmly to top of vehicle. Omni directional with RP-SMA(male) connector

1.5 meters

$7.99

7 dBi

ANTENNA: CLIP-ON BACK OF LAPTOP Clips onto edge of any laptop screen.

The short cable length allows that the net gain is the same or better than the 7dbi magnetic mount antenna.

20 inches

5 dBi

ANTENNA: 9dBi Omni Dipole, known as "rubber duck" style. Will mount directly onto RP-SMA jack 9dBi Antenna:

$11.99

9 dBi

9dBi ANTENNA combined with magnetic base w/1.5-meter cable for this antenna: + magnetic base & cable

$14.99

9 dBi

EXTENSION CABLES: RP-SMA(male) to RP-SMA(female):

1 meter:

$4.99

2 meters:

$6.99

4.5 meters:

$10.99

6 meters:

$11.99

9 meters:

$17.99

NA

USB extension cables category in our store:

Extend up to 25 meters: Signal loss is MUCH lower with our USB "active" extension cables: Only 2% loss per 5-meters

"PIGTAIL" CABLE: RP-SMA(m) to N(male):

N is a popular WiFi connector for larger, high-end antennas & cantennas.

10 inches: $6.99

3 meters

NA

Transmitter Output Power in 802.11b mode is higher than Alfa AWUS036H, and the range is better:  We've tested many times!