Alfa wifi r36a
Something like "netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=myAP key=12345678" to create a virtual wireless adapter. There is a pretty well known workaround invoked using an Administrator command prompt. Usually the virtual wireless adapter cannot be created or a hosted network cannot be started in Windows 7 Home Basic or Home Premium. You are sort of correct about needing Enterprise or Ultimate versions of Win7. A netbook would still need to feed power to the Alfa booster and so the R36 actually uses a lot less power than even a netbook. The R36 only draws about 1A 12V but a lot of that will be used to feed the AWUS036H (or other Alfa booster). There are advantages to having a netbook but it if you are actually using phones and tablets anyway then it may be redundant. An Alfa R36 is about £50 so is much cheaper to buy than a netbook. You would have a major problem if your AWUS036H was a counterfeit one.Ĭlick to expand.Only more cost effective if you already have a netbook lying around. It isn't difficult to "flash" new firmware to match your Alfa booster. You can see the firmware version at the bottom left on the control panel. If this shows that R36 won't connect to the AWUS036H it is likely that you have the wrong firmware for your booster. I'd suggest leaving everything at default settings for an initial test to see if the R36 will talk to the AWUS036H and can connect to a marina/café Access Point.Ĭonnect your tablet via wireless and go to control panel (on ).
#Alfa wifi r36a password#
You'd pick "USB Wireless Adapter" optionĢ) Name for local Wifi point R36 provides (Whatever you want to name it or leave the default name initially)ģ) Type of security used by the local Wifi point and your password (Probably WPA2-PSK) R36 configuration changes are likely to be limited to:ġ) Whether to connect via AWUS036H, 3G dongle etc.
#Alfa wifi r36a manual#
You simply connect to the R36 using WiFi, point your browser at the default webpage ( ) and follow the manual to pick a local AP. The R36 will detect the AWUS036H during startup and will then be ready to look for local Access Points. You connect the AWUS036H to the R36 and then turn on the power.
#Alfa wifi r36a driver#
The driver software is already on the R36 within the firmware (i.e the operating system).
#Alfa wifi r36a drivers#
The R36 controls the AWU036H so there are no drivers to load. The default settings allow Open wireless access (i.e. Reset is simply a matter of pressing the button in the base for more than 5 seconds when the R36 is powered up and running. However, you can make the changes via wireless connection and simply reset the R36 if you get locked out. So you may possibly make a mistake and not be able to connect via Wifi. Changing the Wifi security type and password. The reason for this is that some changes will result in you losing the wireless connection. It is recommended to make initial R36 configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to the LAN port (RJ-45). The latter is better for longer cable runs and also for supplying power to the booster.Ĭlick to expand.I think that you are asking "how would you manage to set it up without a laptop when using the AWUS036H / R36 combination". Alfa uses a USB cable and Ubiquity uses a "network" type cable. It takes the boosted marina or cafe signal and makes it available as a local Wifi Access Point (a bit like WiFi on your home broadband if you have that).ġ) The Alfa kit tends to be cheaper but is still well thought of in technical circles.Ģ) The wired connection between the booster and the router is different. This what the Alfa R36 and TP-Link kit does. You connect the booster to a "router" to create a local Wifi network on your boat. You can stick a bigger antenna on the outdoor types. Ubiquity bullet looks very similar to the "Tube" type. Actually very similar to Alfa kit being discussed.īooster to connect to remote Access Point (marina, cafe etc.)Īlfa AWUS036H better suited to indoor use but they also do an outdoor version "Tube". Click to expand.I assume you mean explain the Ubiquity bullet part.