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- #1 Longest range WiFi USB adapter: Alfa AWUS036NHR $24
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- #2: Alfa AWUS036H-V5 $20: Longest-range for 802.11G (typical / traditional WiFi networks). Easiest to install.
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- #3: Alfa AWUS051NH Best for 5GHz 802.11a $33
- Click tabs below to see comparison details & specifications of the 3 adapters above.
- Scroll down to see add-ons / upgrades to make longer-range connections w/ USB WiFi adapters
#1 Alfa AWUS036NHRAlfa AWUS036NHR: Best long-distance WiFi adapter for connecting to 802.11N network
- For 802.11N networks this card/adapter has the best performance of any other card/adapter available in the world.
- 2000mW power (Tx) according to Manufacturer’s specifications
- 802.11N MIMO technology compatible with all wireless PC networking standards & access-points: 802.11N, 802.11G, 802.11B networks (“WiFi”)
- Compatible with all Windows versions, most Macintosh-compatible of all Alfa WiFi USB adapters
- Includes 5dBi removable antenna & has an antenna jack (RP-SMA)
- Optional MOUNT: $2.99: To mount on window or monitor-back
OTHER SIMILAR VERSIONS with COMPARABLE RANGE & CHARACTERISITICS:
- AWUS036NH ($27) is very similar to AWUS036NHR with the differences being that AWUS036NH has Ralink chipset, while AWUS036NHR has RealTek chipset. AWUS036NH is priced a little lower, at $25, than AWUS036NHR.
- AWUS036NHA has Atheros chipset: This chipset has wider compatibility/support for Linux.
#2 Alfa AWUS036H
- Beware of counterfeit versions of Alfa AWUS36H: Authenticity sticker proves it is not counterfeit
- If you are connecting in 802.11G mode, this is best long-range choice
- This adapter generally has easiest installation and widest compatibility
- 1000mW power (TX) (this model was upgraded from 500mW)
- In short-range applications, has more bandwidth than our #1 ranked adapter, AWUS036NHR
- Compatible with all Windows up to Windows 7; all & Linux versions
- Includes 5dBi removable antenna & has an antenna jack (RP-SMA)
#3 Alfa AWUS052NH
EXTEND RANGE: Add-ons / upgrades to make longer-range connections w/ USB WiFi adapters
- 500mW power (TX) and stronger Receive Sensitivity than predecessor AWUS050NH
- Operates in 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequency bands
- 802.11N MIMO technology: Compatible with all wireless PC networking standards & access-points: 802.11N/G/B/A networks (“WiFi”)
- Compatible with all Windows & Linux versions
- Includes 5dBi removable antenna & has an antenna jack (RP-SMA)
- Mount included: Mount has suction-cup and clip for laptop (interchangeable): a $2.99 value.
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- Antenna jack guide: Upgrade your antenna to greatly extend the signal range
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- Kits for reaching distant WiFi signals for internet access
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- USB cables: Put your WiFi adapter high & in line-of-sight
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- Outdoor Enclosures for USB WiFi adapters: Extend range by setting the wireless adapter outdoors
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- Mounts for USB WiFi adapters & their antennas: Mount on window or laptop monitor
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- Antenna upgrades can vastly improve the signal-strength & range of your USB WiFi adapter
