SUMMARY SECTION:

Compatible with wireless 802.11N, 802.11G & 802.11B access points/networks. USB2.0/1.1

Compatible with all Windows & Linux 2.6 and later versions

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

Includes U-mount with suction-cup to mount it on back of laptop or window

Alfa AWUS050NH (subject item on this page) is designed for use with 11n & 11a routers:  If you need only 11G/B, then AWUS036H is best because on 11b/g, AWUS036H has better signal than AWUS050NH. However, if you have 11n or 11abg AP/Router, it's best to use AWUS050NH for 11a connection and 11n “High data range-300Mbps” connection.

Threaded antenna jacks 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 jack / connector

Detachable antenna included: 2dBi

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

SECURITY: WEP 64-bit, 128-bit; WPA, WPA2

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

In new retail box, with CD-ROM with User Manual, drivers, Windows-based configuration utility and status monitoring, full documentation in PDF format.

If you have an internal wireless card: You can use this USB 500mW 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	$8.99	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	$11.99	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: $6.99	2 meters: $9.99	3 meters: $9.99	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	$10.99	NA

COMPATIBILITY: OPERATING SYSTEM etc.

"Related Products" links below are additional antenna options. These antennas have links on their pages to compatible cables: