Alfa AWUS036NHR v2 Windows 8.1 Driver/Client Utility now available

Incompatibility issues with Alfa AWUS036NHR v2 and Windows 8.1 appear to be over with the release of this updated Client UI/Driver release from Alfa Network, Inc. We have tested it to be stable. Previously Windows 8.1 use would result in a crash on plug-in of the AWUS036NHR adapter, or shortly after plug-in unless the Client Utility application was manually uninstalled via Control Panel first.

Many have asked us how they know if they have Windows 8.1. The short answer is unless you purposely upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 in the Windows app store, you have Windows 8. But to be sure, it is easy to check. On your Windows 8 home tile screen, pull up the search box and type "Control Panel". Inside Control Panel, click "System and Security" and then click "System". Look on that screen for "Windows Edition". If it says Windows 8, you have Windows 8. If it says Windows 8.1, you have Windows 8.1.

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How to enable Universal Repeater in AIP-W525H

How to enable Universal Repeater in AIP-W525H

1.   Use Ethernet cable to connect AIP-W525H’s LAN port and your PC then   power it up via supplied power adapter.

2.   Open your Internet Explorer and type http://192.168.2.1 to enter web configuration page for AIP-W525H

3.  Click on Operation Mode and select Bridge Mode. Press Apply Change button and reboot your AIP-W525H to take changes effective.

4.  Go to Wireless -> Basic Setting and make sure Channel Width & Channel Numberare matched with your source AP. Don’t forgets to check Enable Universal Repeater Mode and enter SSID of your source AP at end of this configuration page.

5.   Go to Wireless -> Security Setting use drop down menu to select your source AP and enter the password if authentication is presented.

6.      Go to TCP/IP Setting -> LAN Interface to disable DHCP service

7.      Status page on AIP-W525H shows connecting to source AP after rebooting

Q: Alfa WiFi USB Adapter on Windows 8

WINDOWS 8 COMPATIBLE LIST 　 WLAN AutoConfig Wireless LAN Utility AWUS036H ✔ N/A AWUS036NH ✔ ✔ AWUS036NHA ✔ N/A AWUS036NHR ✔ ✔ UBDo-g / UBDo-gt ✔ N/A UBDo-n / UBDo-nt ✔ ✔ Tube-U(G) ✔ N/A Tube-U(n) ✔ ✔ Installation guide, http://alfanetworkinc.blogspot.tw/2012/11/alfa-wifi-usb-adapter-on-windows-8.html

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If you’re searching for a reliable and affordable USB network adapter to use with your BackTrack 5 virtual machine, you’ve just found it. The Alfa AWUS036NHA is, hands down, the best Linux-compatible network adapter in its class. The Hak5 website asserts that it’s “the obvious choice for WiFi Hackers.” Why? Because, unlike most of its predecessors, the AWUS036NHA supports all six wireless modes.

When measured on a scale of affordability and reliability, one can easily conclude that the Alfa is a cost-effective solution to their networking needs.

Let’s take a closer look at the Alfa AWUS036NHA.
Product Overview:
Atheros AR9271 chipset
5dBi interchangeable dipole antenna (RP-SMA connection)
150Mbps data rate
802.11 b/g/n standards
2.4GHz frequency range
64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, and AES data encryption support
Windows and Linux Compatibility
Like I pointed out earlier, the Alfa supports six wireless modes. For those of you who don’t know why this is important, allow me to explain a couple of the modes. Let’s start with monitor mode, not to be confused with promiscuous mode. Monitor mode is a mode that allows you to monitor a wireless network’s traffic without associating with the network’s access point. This mode is commonly used to perform packet analysis and network traffic evaluations but is better known for its ability to facilitate packet sniffing.

Next up is master mode. Master mode is a mode that allows you to impersonate an access point and provide network services (i.e. internet access) to clients. In simpler terms, master mode transforms your network adapter into a wireless router. When a potential client searches for available access points, he or she will be confronted with the option to connect to your access point. This is where things get interesting. If a client elects to connect to your access point, he or she immediately becomes susceptible to all kinds of attacks including the infamous man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. Believe or not, luring a victim is as easy as naming your access point “Starbucks WiFi.” Something to think about the next time you connect to your favorite coffee shop’s WiFi hotspot.

Now that you have a better understanding of the Alfa AWUS036NHA, I’ll leave it to you to decide whether or not it’s the right adapter for you. If you still are not convinced, don’t take my word for it. Check out Alfanetwork.no and read the reviews left by the dozens of satisfied customers. Better yet, compare it to other USB network adapters.

ALFA APA-M25 2.4GHz/5GHz Dual-Band High-Gain Indoor Panel Antenna

Specification
Electrical
Frequency: 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz
5.150 ~ 5.875GHz
V.S.W.R: 2.0:1 Max
Antenna Type: Patch Directional
Gain: 8 dBi @ 2.4GHz
10dBi @ 5GHz
Polarization: Linear, Vertical
Vertical Beam-with: 16 degree
Horizontal Beam-with: 66 degree
Copyright 201 Alfa Networks Inc. All Rights Reserved
Changes to specifications and descriptions may change at any time without prior notice
Mechanical
Connector RP-SMA Plug (Male)
Dimension 167.3 x 66 x 18mm
Antenna Weight TBD

Wireless security, easy steps to secure your alfa network!

Most people secures their network, but not always it is the right security.
When you set up your wireless network, always remember to use strong password.
Also never forget to change your admin panel password, since this can be found on the internet. Just by knowing the brand you use.
It is very easy to change from low security to high security password. Use numbers, capital letters and normal letters, a good mix is always best. And please have more than 8 characters!