Wednesday 7 March 2012

Alfa AWUS036NHR / BackTrack5 Installation Guide

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Alfa’s AWUS036NHR is Linux compatible. It also works with Backtrack 5, but is not plug and play. Driver installation is 
needed (note: at this time it does not appear to be possible to get AWUS036NHR into monitor mode AND have 802.11n capabilities 
at the same time, see Alfa’s AWUS036NH or AWUS036NEH for 802.11n and monitor mode capability in Backtrack 5).

The following is a quick install guide for Linux users. This should allow you to use your AWUS036NHR for Wi-Fi access 
in most recent Linux distributions running kernel 2.6.38, but as noted, monitor mode does not appear to be supported by 
this driver. Further down we have a link to a driver that is reported to allow you to use AWUS036NHR in monitor mode, but 
the corresponding web page notes the device will only have 802.11g functionality.

To install your Realtek RTL8188RU based AWUS036NHR in Linux, first download the driver here 
(http://www.rokland.com/mask/drivers/awus036nhr-linux.zip). The following steps were taken on a Backtrack 5 computer, 
but the steps should be similar for other recent distros.
*If you are not able to unzip the file in Linux, you will need to download the file to a Windows computer to unzip and then 
copy the contents to your Linux computer via flash drive or another method.
When you have the files extracted on your Linux machine, open a terminal window and navigate to the location of the drivers. 
Type ./install.sh to install the driver package 
If installation completes successfully, then you can connect the Alfa adapter to the computer and open “Wicd Network Manager” 
from the Internet menu to connect to networks. Inside Wicd, click Preferences and change the network device to the AWUS036NHR 
adapter. If you are not sure of the device name, in a terminal window type “iwconfig” without quotes and it will list it there. 
Commonly the device will be called wlan0, wlan1, or wlan2 depending on whether you have other wireless cards installed on the computer. 
If you receive a makefile error about “no rule to make target modules”, you may need to prepare kernel headers.  As root, at the command 
line run these commands (you will need to have Internet access on the computer already): 
prepare-kernel-sources
cd /usr/src/linux
cp -rf include/generated/* include/linux/
Upon completion, repeat step number 2 above to complete driver installation. Then connect the adapter to the computer and proceed to step 3. 

URTWN Driver:
There is a driver called urtwn which specifies compatibility with RTL8188RU chipset-based devices, and allows for them to be put into 
monitor mode. The documentation for the driver explains that 802.11n functionality is not supported, so RTL8188RU devices will only operate 
in B/G mode. Rokland has not yet tried to use this driver with AWUS036NHR and is not able to offer installation assistance or support. You 
can visit this site for download information and more details: http://resin.csoft.net/cgi-bin/man.cgi?section=4&topic=urtwn

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AOA-2415(RM240)

AOA-2415   
AOA-2415 is designed for the 2.4GHz ISM band, supporting 2.4 to 2.5 GHz and provides
superb performance in IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth applications. AOA-2415
includes mounting bracket and hardware for up to 2”OD masts. Made with fiberglass
Feature :
 Superior performance
 Light weight
 All weather operation
 Installed for vertical
 DC Short lightning protection
 Includes tilt and swivel mast mount
 In accordance with customer needs to change the color or features 

Application :
 2.4 - 2.5 GHz ISM Band
 IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Wireless LAN
 Directional and multipoint applications
 Bluetooth
 Public Wireless Hotspot
 WiFi, RFID
 Wireless Video Systems

Specification :
ModelAOA-2415
Frequency2.4-2.5GHz
VSWR≦ 1.3
Gain15dBi
PolarizationVertical
Power Handling50 Watts
Impedance50 Ω
BeamwidthH: 360° / V: 6°
ConnectorN Female
Operating Temp.-40℃ ~ +80℃
Dimension (mm*mm)1485*68
Mounting32 ~ 45 mm ( 1.2 ~1.75 inch )
Weight910g
Connectors & Accessories:

APA-L2419(RM240)

APA-L2419   
APA-L2419 is designed for the 2.4GHz ISM band, supporting 2.4 to 2.5 GHz and provides superb
performance in IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth applications. APA-L2419 includes mounting bracket
and hardware for up to 2”OD masts. Made with fiberglass
Feature :
 Superior performance
 Light weight
 All weather operation
 Installed for vertical
 DC Short lightning protection
 Includes tilt and swivel mast mount
 In accordance with customer needs to change the color or features 

Application :
 2.4 - 2.5 GHz ISM Band
 IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Wireless LAN
 Directional and multipoint applications
 Bluetooth
 Public Wireless Hotspot
 WiFi, RFID
 Wireless Video Systems

Specification :
ModelAPA-L2419
Frequency2.4-2.5GHz
VSWR≦ 1.5
Gain19dBi
PolarizationVertical or Horizontal
Power Handling50 Watts
Impedance50 Ω
BeamwidthH: 17° / V: 17°
ConnectorN-Female
Operating Temp.-40℃ ~ +80℃
Dimension (mm*mm)370*370
Mounting32 ~ 45 mm
Weight1030g
Mounting Kits & Accessories:

AGA-2424(RM260)


AGA-2424   


AGA-2424 antennas are professionally engineered and manufactured with the
highest industry quality at the lowest possible price providing extreme value.
AGA-2424 is designed for the 2.4GHz ISM band, supporting 2.4 to 2.483 GHz
and provides superb performance in IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth applications.
AGA-2424 includes mounting bracket and hardware for up to 2” OD masts.
Feature :
 Superior performance
 Light weight
 All weather operation
 DC Short lightning protection
 Includes tilt and swivel mast mount

Application :
 2.4 - 2.5 GHz ISM Band
 IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Wireless LAN
 Directional and multipoint applications
 Bluetooth
 Public Wireless Hotspot
 WiFi, RFID
 Wireless Video Systems 

Specification :
ModelAGA-2424
Frequency2.4-2.5GHz
VSWR≦ 1.5
Gain24dBi
PolarizationVertical or Horizontal
Power Handling100 Watts
Impedance50 Ω
BeamwidthH: 10° / V: 14°
ConnectorN-Female
Operating Temp.-40℃ ~ +85℃
Dimension (m*m)0.6*0.9
Mounting32 ~ 45 mm
Weight2500g