In the meantime, I also just did some tests under XP using the XP designated drivers and generic ones and as it happens, something very strange is going on, or it might just be coincidence... If I use the generic realtek 1024.6 drivers for the 036NHV for XP (that are signed) then not many networks show up, in fact if I use *any* generic driver at all in the range 1019.xx to 1026.xx, not many networks show up on the 036NHV under XP. The same kind of thing happens in Win7, but your ok using generic drivers as long as you stay in the 1026.xx range. Only the ALFA issued 1024.6 (that isn't signed) seem to work correctly and show lot's of networks when using them on XP and the NHV. The generic unmodified 1024.6 do not. Even stranger, the NHR prefers using 1026.xx on XP while the NHV won't show lots of networks on XP using anything other than the ALFA unsigned 1024.6. Very bizarre... Repeated the tests twice to make sure I wasn't going crazy. All tests were done with both NHR and NHV attached having both their standard 5dbi's placed in the same positions while playing switcheroo with all the drivers. I'm trying to figure out the differences of what's changed in the 1024.6 files ALFA edited compared to the standard 1024.6 which means that both stock drivers ALFA issued are unsigned out the box, and once I replicate it, I can transplant the changes to other drivers so they too (hopefully) will also show plenty of networks, but this test is for another day. I've also discovered that there are some drivers that get along better with the NHR, but not with the NHV and vice versa, so running both adapters at the same time is difficult on the same set of drivers currently, or you won't get as many networks found on at least one of the adapters.
I just saw this in alfa site http://www.alfa.com.tw/download_show.php?combo_0=11&PageID=1 AWUS036NHV drivers for linux. will work?(for monitor mode)
Nah...probably not, as it needs to be "patched" for monitor mode same as 8188RU, or any other drivers do for that matter. And 8188EU/NHV support on Linux atm is very tentative, it's the same scenario if you would have bought an 036AC instead. While they both work on Linux with the provided drivers, the standard drivers are just there to offer basic connectivity/functionality. The nefarious capabilities you are seeking, need a driver that is "patched" to support monitor mode correctly. I suppose it's only just a matter of time and motivation for the right person to do it... I wouldn't expect much, if any advantage in monitor mode over it's 8188RU brother anyway since they come from the same lineage. Although the 8188EUS is clearly the better chip of the pair in my tests.
The 8188EU is supported from the Linux kernel 3.12 onwards, again though, this is not a "patched" driver. And we're still waiting too for any updated Windows drivers from ALFA/Realtek, as both the ones provided with the 036NHV are unsigned because of the .inf modding... (which are really for no other reason than for the NHR v2, so it can provide a fixed value of 68 for Beutify Signal Strength as standard, but all the modern drivers are garbage for the NHR anyway, your much better off on 1012.1 for this adapter)
Would it matter if I hooked up my NHV to my hawking HSB2 + 24 Dbi ALFA AGA-2424?. CCX reports TX power 13 Dbm Max, Im using both your drivers for the NHV & NHA and the NHA beats the NHV both equally tested at the same time (windows 8.1 pro) 10.00.28 NHA unsigned mod driver vs 1026.12.606.2014 (packetcoalescing) NHV driver.
The hawking HSB2 has a maximum input loading of 18db and a minimum loading of 8db in that range. Unfortunately I have no experience with them, nor ever can't have, since annoyingly they're not even sold here in the UK market (for ETSI use). And rightly so...17 dbm is all your having in Europe so 500mw is out of the question. But ignoring the 13dbm value for the NHV that is shown, And my real world testing, I have tested the NHV to be just as powerful as the NHR is. (Which only has -7 to +6 dbm on the modern drivers that is, otherwise it's -7 to +7). In other words I think the Realtek reporting of real dbm is screwed for both, and any dbm value shown can be taken with a large grain of salt in the utility, because it's not the maximum the device is capable of. Mostly the adapters only do 1/10th of the advertised power, and the grand advertised claims are a lie before you even open the box, so your also already mostly safe using a booster/kicker/burner/linear amp. I found reading this translated page (from german) very interesting for ALFA adapter power measurements (and making a power tester) where unbelievable and actually the 050NH/051NH comes out on top (NHV isn't included since it's too new for the article) even against the mighty NHR : http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://true-random.com/homepage/projects/wifi/power/index.html&prev=/search?q=http://true-random.com/homepage/projects/wifi/power/index.html&biw=1440&bih=766 (There is a ALFA adapter power table scrolled half way down the page) But signal strength does not always equal signal quality using a booster ! eg. You can get a good signal but poor quality, or a low signal yet good quality and vice versa. Signal quality is almost always more important than signal strength. If more input power is fed into the HSB2 than specified or allowed, it may irretrievably damage the device, so be very, very careful and make sure you know exactly what the output power of the adapter is fed into the HSB2 (with a power meter) because while plugging and while confidently working may, just pop the device sooner or later because you don't really know the final output power stage without testing, and nor do I because no 2 radios are made 100% exactly the same due to manufacturing and component variations.
Realtek 8188 chipset (all family - ru/cu/cus/eus ...) not full compatible for our targets. Only 8192 and 8187 chips & drivers so good.
I did some tests and it gives me 28Mbps out of 30 on speedtest. Very good. The UI is the on;y buggy things. In the advanced settings it does not keep some settings that I want.
Does anybody else feel that after around 1-2 months of use, your reception strength (in percentage) and number of networks goes down slightly on the NHV, and it just doesn't seem to find the same number of networks it did when it was brand new out the box ? Does it make sense to always run with full output power set at all times, if this degradation is happening in such a short time ? --------------------- Although my NHV and NHR are satisfactory fast enough for speed, nothing ever beats the speed of my NHA, except for my 051NH (but then you have to be close to the AP anyway).
Your NHA faster than NHV? I tested a NH and was close to NHV and i have a 30Mbps line. What line do you have? By the way a comparison between NHV and H. NHV is faster but H finds more networks.
My experience is different - the 036NHV works fine on the end of a 20m Alfa Active USB cable. I checked the voltage at the adaptor end of the cable and it was down to 4.72v. I then added another 5m Active USB cable (for 25m total extension) and the 036NHV still works fine - even though the voltage is now down to 4.38v! I also tried an 036NH with the same 25m cable combination - this also works fine even though the voltage is down to 4.07! So, tempting fate, I connected an 036H V5. Again it works fine at the end of the 25m extension, even though the voltage is now down to 3.48!!! The lower voltage is indicative of the higher current draw of the 036H compared to the others. My guess is there are internal voltage regulators that compensate for the low supply voltage -even so, I wouldn't want to rely on such a combo as the 036H + 25m extension. I commonly use the 036H with the 5m extension cable in my travels; and have never had an issue. --- Double Post Merged, 29 Sep 2014 --- Not recommended. When an antenna is matched correctly to a radio, most of the transmitter power will flow from the transmitter through the antenna and into space. Connecting two antennas in parallel (with a T adaptor) will create a substantial mismatch. If the antenna is not matched, some of the transmitter power doesn't radiate but is reflected back to the transmitter. So the radiated power is less and the transmitter can overheat from the reflected power. The greater the mismatch, the more the reflection effect. Some transmitters will fail from the excess heat. The receive signal will also be degraded by a mismatched antenna. Sometimes the losses incurred can be outweighed (e.g. placing an antenna outside might result in a better signal, even though the connecting coax cable might have significant losses). So although technically wrong, you might find you get the result you are after by doing something like connecting two directional antennas with a T adaptor. But you do run the risk of shortening the life of your WiFi radio.
Mine wasn't an ALFA branded extension, it was a very "cheap and cheerful" active USB extension off Amazon. It's quite obviously clear there's a marked difference in quality between the skinflint joes and ALFA cables, yet it works fine for all other USB needs apart from the too heavy on load 036H and 036NHV... Nevertheless however, this cheap and cheerful cable that costs significantly less than an ALFA one....can be worked around to power the ALFA current sucking "heavies" by putting a self powered usb hub with 2A wall adapter at the end of the long active usb extension and plugging it into the wall to rectify the power to the ports, based on the premise that the power sucked by a hub in series with an active usb cable is less than an ALFA card plugged in directly.
Hi i want to know can the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND be use as a repeater with an external wifi adapter such as the alfa tube-u or the nhv? If i put the alfa adapter in the usb port and get the rt2800 kmod-drivers will it be possible to use the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND as a repeater as how the alfa r36 does? Please reply thanks.
Recently bought an HP netbook that happens to have a Realtek 8188EE chipset internal WiFi. If I connected either an AW036NHV or AWUS036AC with stock Alfa driver, Windows (8.1) would BSOD when the adaptor was unplugged. If I DISABLED the internal 8188EE, I could unplug the AWUS036NHV / 036AC without problems. Updated the driver for the USB Realtek adaptors to 1026.12 and all adaptors can now co-exist no more BSODS!
Hi I read this topic all from the beginning and here is my question specially to kevsamiga : I want to buy an alfa adapter but, I have 2 adapters who already I'm using I have Signal King 360000n with Ralink3070l chip and Sky-City 200000g with Realtek 8187L chip. For hacking I know that the realtek 8187l is the best but, I need adapter for fast browsing and great power reception for using only for internet browsing on windows like the NHV that I see you got great results from him. For internet browsing I Getting great results with the Ralink3070L card who I'm using right now, But many signals are to much low, from 30 networks I only use 3-4 networks with good signal strength. Do you suggest me to buy NHV is there will be good for fast web browsing and bether reception from the Ralink3070L? And another thing! Im using 2x5 meters serial conected active extension cables from alfa network is there any problem be cause I see that your NHV not working with active extension cables like you say?
Hello my friend. I have the NHV now for about 6 months. Untill now i dont have any problem. NHV is very good for windows. It is very stable and fast. For me i suggest you to buy it but be carefull from where you will get it. Try the authorised sellers of alfa network. See my posts for my results .
