Alfa Network USB Wifi Adapter User manual

Alfa R36 plus Alfa Adapter Setup Guide
Connect to Existing Wifi hot spots using Alfa R36 + Alfa USB Wifi Adapters and
create your own Wifi Extender Network.
Read entire Guide before begin with setup
Connect Rj45 (Network) cable in Computer and other end in R36’s LAN port
Install Devices as shown below and then connect 110V AC or 12volt DC Adapter to the
power source.

Open a web page using Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Firefox and type:
http://1 2.168.2.1 (or 1 2.168.2.1) in address bar & press "Enter"
If you cannot reach the setup page, restart the Computer, if you use a Laptop, you may need
to disable Wifi Radio temporarliy.
The configuration window opens, enter admin in both boxes, click OK
Click on "Change Profile" and follow the instructions in pictures.
Click on « Site Survey »

Select The Wi-Fi Network you want to connect to
Important: Do Not select “ALFA_AP”, this is the SSID of your R36 Device!
[Note: If you cannot see any available SSID in site Survey, click on “Rescan” if still
nothing, you may have to verify R36 Firmware, some USB Adapters need other
firmware. Scroll down to: How to Verify and Upgrade Firmware]
Enter the Password (Security Key) in the "pass phrase" box and click "Next"
If you connect to an unprotected network, simply click on Next.

After click Next check box the screen will show Saving…
Click “Done” for using Default SSID “ALFA_AP” or Configure the SSID and Security Mode of the
R36 Router. (EX. ALFA-Extend)

Saving configuration
Rebooting after Saving
Wizard Success!
If you see “Connected” after restart (image below) All done, you’re Online!
you can close setup window.
If you do NOT see “Connected” begin from start!

NOTE: The R36’s default WiFi Network Name (SSID) is “ALFA_AP” and is open
for access to anyone (not password protected)
Any Wireless Device can now connect to ALFA_AP Network and surf on internet.
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Optional: You can change settings like network Name (SSID) default is “ALFA_AP”
or password protect it as long as you know what you do. See instructions below to
password protect your Own SSID (ALFA_AP)

Enter password in Pass Phrase line and click “Apply”
After setting a password, you will need this password to connect to ALFA_AP
If you cannot connect to a specific SSID in site survey, you may need to change the R36’s
default LAN ip address 192.168.2.1) If the Router you want to connect to uses same LAN
address it may be in IP address conflict.
Here we change LAN to 192.168.20.1 NOTE, if you change the address, you must use this
one to access setup page, you may need to restart computer after changing LAN address.

Change Address here and click “Apply” Router will restart
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How to Verify and Upgrade Firmware:

R36 newest Firmware V 1.2.2.4 support listed Adapters below:
AWUS036H
AWUS036EW
AWUS036NEH
AWUS036NH
AWUS036NHV
AWUS036NHR
UBDO-g serial
Tube-U(g )
UBDO-n
Tube-U(n)
Tube-UV used
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If your R36 Router does not work with USB Adapter verify Firmware first!
Step 1:
Connect Adapter to the R36's USB port with USB cable provided. IMPORTANT, you need
to plug in USB Adapter into R36 prior powering up your R36.
Step 2: Power up your R36 and it's recommend to use Ethernet cable to connect
between your PC and R36's LAN port (the one next to power cord). Open your Internet
Explorer and type in http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar then press Enter.
Step 3:
After connecting to the IP address, the web browser will display a loin page. Enter
admin as the default User Name and Password. Then Status page will display after you
have successfully login. Verify Firmware Version
IF you cannot reach the 192.168.2.1 setup page, restart your Computer, keep Network
cable connected. After restart Router should talk to pc and assign ip address. If still not
able to attempt setup page, do a reset on backside of R36 (press red button in small
hole for 10-15 sec, then release and wait until R36 reboots)

For R36 Firmware download : http://www.alfa.com.tw/download.php (If Dropdown
menu do not work with your Browser, use Internet Explorer)
From Drop down menu, select your device as shown in images below
On next page, choose latest Firmware. (If latest firmware does not work, try the

firmware corresponding to your adapter model), download & save this file on desktop
(or other location you can remember later to upgrade firmware)
Here is how to Update R36 with new firmware:
http://www.alfa.com.tw/faq_show.php?sn=4
3. Other link:
http://alfanetworkinc.blogspot.ca/2011/02/integrate-r36-with-awus036h.html