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Alfa AWUS036h power question

While searching for an Alfa AWUS036h I see a 500mW and a 1000mW output. It seems a different power level would be a different model number. I do note that the 500mW unit has a 2db gain antenna and the 1000mW unit has a 5 db gain antenna. This makes me think the two adapters are the same. I don't use the standard antenna, so if they are the same I'd just as soon purchase the cheaper one rated 500mW. Any comments? Mikek

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mute point, I just bought one. But I want to hear what others think about the (deception?)
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amdx
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They are apparently the same basic unit with different antennas. The outputs claimed are confusing, but are in fact the effective radiated power.

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Pen

They are just another Realtek 8187L chipset adapter.

See here.

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They are no better or worse than any other 8187L chipset.

Even though this chipset is the best available in 54G (in my estimation), in the real world the quoted output figures in the advertisements are laughable and bend the truth beyond belief.

But that chipset does makes for a great adapter and I've used them for years with excellent results.

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Dr Who

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