Alfa Network

ALFA Tube-UAC2 802.11ac Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz long range USB adapter+ 9 dBi omni antenna kit

$79.97

Pickup available at 2251 NW 41st Street

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ALFA Tube-UAC2 is a new long range outdoor 802.11ac dual band Wi-Fi USB adapter/client for Microsoft Windows computers. It is great for marine and RV use.

This is a special kit which includes ALFA Tube-UAC2 + ALFA AOA-2458-79AM 9 dBi omni directional N-male antenna which connects directly to the Tube.

In 2019, the number of RV parks and public networks offering 5 GHz Wi-Fi has increased, and there are advantages of connecting to the less-trafficked 5 GHz band. With ALFA Tube-UAC2 + 9 dBi antenna combo, you can get a range boost to both 2.4 and 5 GHz networks. Note that because of FCC power restrictions on dual band radios, our long range single band USB clients like ALFA Tube-U(N) may get stronger signal to 2.4 GHz networks. If you are thinking about upgrading, the Tube-UAC2 offers faster connections to 802.11ac and 5 GHz networks but may have lesser signal to 2.4 GHz networks compared to Tube-U(N).

This comes with the AOA-2458-79AM antenna. If you already have a compatible antenna or wish to purchase another model, you can buy the base retail Tube-UAC2 package here which does not come with an antenna. Note the Tube-UAC2 is NOT compatible with the ALFA WiFi Camp Pro 2 antenna or ALFA R36A router. That antenna has a different connector and is also not dual band capable.

R36A support may be coming in the future but is not here yet. At this time, Tube-UAC2 can only be used directly plugged into the USB port on a Microsoft Windows computer and will boost the range just to that specific PC. However you can use Windows 10 Mobile Hotspot feature to create a hotspot and share your ALFA Tube-UAC2 connection from your PC to nearby devices (requires your PC has a built-in WiFi card also). 

Tube-UAC2 is light-weight and easy to mount (it is 4.5 ounces and just over 6.5 inches tall). Simply use the two included mounting ties to fasten it to almost any type of infrastructure.

Installation and Compatibility:
Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1, 10, Linux. R36A router support coming soon. This includes a DVD-ROM with installation software and manual, or this can be downloaded here.

More Details:

ALFA Tube-UAC2 easily fastens to your boat or RV, or an outdoor pole or post. It has weatherproof casing and it comes with a special shielded 5 meter (16 feet) USB cable that is designed to prevent against power loss. This allows you to mount this item further away from where you will be using your computer. You can connect any type of antenna to this product that has an N-male connector on it (the Tube-UAC2 comes with a N-female connector, which is different from previous generation Tube models). We also sell pigtails and converters if you already own an outdoor antenna with a different connector type.

Specifications:

Part/Model #: Tube-UAC2+ AOA-2458-79AM Kit
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Manufacturer : Alfa Network Inc.

Chipset

 MT7610U

 Interface

 USB

 Antenna Connector

 N female

 LED Indicators

 Power / WLAN

 Power Consumption

 Max. 5V 600mA

Temperature

 -40 °C – 70 °C

 Storage Humidity

 5 % - 98 % (Non-condensing)

 Dimension

 6.5 inches x 1.8 inches 

 Weight

 4.1 ounces

Wireless Specifications:

 Standard

 IEEE 802.11 /a/b/g/n

 Frequency

 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz

 Data Rate

 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps

 802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps

 802.11n up to 150 Mbps

 802.11ac: up to 433 Mbps

 Amplifier

 Build-in Amplifier

 Sensitivity

 -96 @ 11b

 -90 @ 11g

 -95 @ 11n

 -89 @ 11a

 -74 @ 11ac

 Wireless Security

 WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA Mixed, WPS

 OS Supported

 Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1, 10

 Linux

Related Resources:
Youtube First Look: Alfa Tube-UAC2 Dual Band USB Wi-Fi Client

Warranty & Support:
1-Year Warranty
Complimentary Telephone and Email/Live Chat Support (Click Here)
Online Technical Manuals and Instructions (Click Here)

Sales tax is required in many states and will be added at checkout if applicable to your delivery state. Tax exempt forms can be sent to our support department.

TAA Compliance: 

Rokland stands behind our TAA Compliant ALFA Network Wi-Fi products

If you represent a government agency looking to purchase Wi-Fi or networking equipment or attending a bid, please contact our Rokland sales specialists.

Contact us here for a custom quote

Quantity, government, and military discounts are available. GSA (General Services Administration) compatible.

Return Policy: This item can be returned for refund within 30 days of receipt. Because range can vary greatly based on your environment, if you are not sure a particular product will meet your range needs please contact us before buying. Orders with free shipping selected will incur a 10% restocking fee to help us cover the original shipping cost unless the item is defective or different from the advertisement. Any expedited shipping charges paid, including return shipping, are non-refundable. Items must be returned the way they were received, in new or like-new condition, with all pieces, documentation, and retail packaging (if applicable) included. For bulk purchases, see our bulk purchase return policy here.

Shipping & Returns
FREE Standard shipping on all items shipped in the USA! 
We are in Florida and ship to: USA, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and other countries (see full list in cart).

Local pickup available in Gainesville, FL

Expedited shipping orders placed before 3PM EST weekdays will ship that day. Standard shipping orders ship within 1 business day.

Sales tax: shipments shipped to states in which we are registered to collect tax will have appropriate tax added at checkout. Tax exempt forms can be sent to our support staff who can activate exemption status. 

Lost packages and insurance

International Shipping:

Shipping options are visible in cart by using the shipping estimator. Transit times posted are estimates. International packages are subject to customs holds and duty payment may be required by your government on delivery. The cost of duty  is not reimbursable. Internatonal shipping charges are not refundable in the event of a return.

Returns

See item description for product specific return policies, and return policies vary by item.

Bulk/High Value Order Returns

Due to the labor required to package and ship bulk orders, as well as cost and stock issues involved in replenishing items, bulk orders of 5 pieces or more are not returnable unless the equipment is defective or mis-advertised, or a return period is prenegotiated. For non-defective returns over $500, a restocking fee may be deducted from the refund to cover bank or card processing fees.

Backorder/Preorder

Items on backorder or preorder will ship as estimated on the item page. You can cancel an order any time up until shipment. Orders with expedited shipping will arrive in the advertised time after the order ships, not after the order is placed.

Cancellations

If you want to cancel an order, please email or call us at (352) 372-9902. If your item has not been shipped, we will cancel the order and provide a full refund.

Customer Reviews

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William Marquette

Don’t think the provider has their end completed yet.

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Johann Buck

It shows wifi strength at about 80% but after connecting it shows only about
half that and is somewhat slow .

Thank you for your review. Getting a strong and fast signal in a place where there is no signal can be tough even with a booster. Sometimes we may get a connection but not as fast as desired, and experiences may vary by environment. You can try mounting the kit in a differnent location. We also find if there is great distance between it and the AP, that moving it higher up in the air can help. If you would like any technical assistance to review what's going on, please reach out to our support staff.

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Woodrow Goforth
Good product

Does what it is designed to do with no problems will buy again

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Cap'n Sparky
A step up.

I'm a long time Alfa user in a marine environment. The dual band Alfa is a well-priced upgrade. I've separated the antenna from the tube with a N-connector cable, getting it higher and with greater exposure, while keeping the tube inside my boat. Signals come in strong from all over.

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Daniel Nix
ALFA TUBE UAC2 FORM ROKLAND ROCKS

Inquired via chat with Sam at Rokland on another product. Ended up that product would not work for receiving wifi at my barn. Sam suggested this product and I now have 5 bars of wifi from my house several hundred feet away from my barn. Thanks Rokland and ALFA!