[ale] USB Wireless

[Chris Fowler]

> From: "Ted W." <ted-lists at xy0.org>
> To: "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts" <ale at ale.org>
> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 8:07:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [ale] USB Wireless

> They do make a 2W model, the AWUS036NH. So I would have to believe the
> USB spec is capable of 2W, or close enough. This one is also capable of G/N
> standards. The reviews on this one were slightly worse than the AWUS036H
> at the time I purchased. Things seem like perhaps they have improved,
> however.
Can you even radiate 2W in Part 95 wifi spectrum? Regardless, I'm not sure I buy that it can off the USB port. 
If you try you need to use a powered hub. I'm skeptical if that device really can do 2W. I'll bet they are getting that by gain and not output of the final? 

I told you that I have 3 on mine. The 4th USB port runs a 2 meter GMSK radio modem. Now that I think about it, all of that is demanding for power. 

This Pi started out as a Nintendo 3DS Street Pass relay. Known as MyPass, but literally "my pass" because I wrote my own software. I did not use 
the MyPass scripts. I needed the device to have an AP as 'attwifi' and it needed to connect to the internet via its client wifi. 

I added a 3rd to create a Nintendo Zone. N abandoned those so mimicking that was not fruitful. I made it an alternate AP or monitor, etc. 

I then decided to add the modem to connect my digital radio to the Internet. One Pi3 now serves two purposes. 

Here is a USB dongle I've bought and works 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322181847046?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT 

I have the same chip in the ones with no external antenna. I have one of those on my router to sniff. I bought these because I wanted an external antenna. 

> As far as battery, I've not tested the drain since I'm usually connected
> in some way to a power source when I've needed it. I will test it out
> today though and see if I notice any significant drain.

> On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 01:53:07AM -0400, Steve Litt wrote:
> > This Alfa AWUS036H looks great. 54Gb is more than I need for anything I
> > do away from home. That big antenna looks like it's going to get me a
> > reliable link.

> > My one quibble is that this is a 1000mw transmitter:
> > That's 1 watt, which I'd think would be a substantial drain on a
> > battery. I don't know the USB spec: What's the max current a USB can
> > safely deliver, on one port, or on all?

> > Anyway, I might get this.

> > Thanks,

> > SteveT

> > Steve Litt
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> > Brand new, second edition
> > http://www.troubleshooters.com/mgr




> > On Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:29:35 -0400
> > "Ted W." <ted-lists at xy0.org> wrote:

> > > Alfa AWUS036H -- https://amzn.com/B002WCEWU8

> > > $30 and runs on everything. I've had mine for years. It's old tech but
> > > has an incredible range. Much better than the antenna provided by my
> > > x220's radio. Saved my a few dollars by letting me hit the neighboring
> > > public wifi hotspot instead of the "free" hotel wifi when my laptop
> > > couldn't by itself.

> > > On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 06:25:06PM -0400, Chuck Payne wrote:
> > > > Guys,

> > > > I am doing some pentesting, I need to a good usb that works with
> > > > linux must have antenna. Can anyone recommend a good one.

> > > > Oh, must with with Kali.

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