Rokland Technologies n3 Long Range USB Wifi Adapter Review

Pros: Significantly improved range, Mac OS 10.4 and 10.5 compatible driver software in the box, USB powered and can be used to repeat/rebroadcast a wireless signal.
Cons: A bit pricey at , but it WILL increase your range significantly. If you need more range on your Mac, this will do the trick. It is significantly cheeper than other current Mac options, like the Quickly from Quickertek, which retails for $225. Software is not menu bar based, application/window like and has a bit more information than I would need.

Bottom line: Everyone has run into the situation where they need "just a little more range." While many options have been available for PCs, this is a new, relatively low cost solution that actually works.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• rokland
• n3
• wifi
• adapter
• review
• long
• range
• usb
• 80211n
• dbi
• mac
• 10.4
• 10.5
• wardriving

[benrobertsabq]

Great review, you answer most of the usual questions I have about signal strength and quality. One more question - does the wireless signal seem stable after long periods of high intensity use, such as watching a Netflix or other (long) streaming movie or downloading a large file like a 600MB ISO? Some other adapters can overheat and get flaky under heavy use or stress tests.

[pockyrevolution]

Just downloaded two Ubunto ISOs with the n3. I kept my eye on the transfer rate- it was stable the whole time. So I don't think there is an "overheating" issue here.

[TheWorldWatches]

Hello,

How is the unit performance wise? I don't don't mean the distance thing I mean how well does it perfom as an adapter?

[pockyrevolution]

It's been as solid as my AirPort in terms of an adapter. It's cool scanning for stuff that the AirPort can't see.

[rredd47]

I am considering purchasing this. Have you or someone you know tried this n3 with snow leopard?

[pockyrevolution]

I have upgraded to Snow Leopard! It works!

[macbookpro57]

i love this thing, but the software it comes with sucks

[tw1stedj4y]

THIS DEVICE IS THE BEST IVE EVER USED. IT WORKS GREAT EASY TO INSTALL AND FAST STREAM.AND ITS ONLY 40$ yYOU CANT GET ANY BETTER.

[TheWifiGuru]

@TONYE17 it is windows compatible. xp, vista, and more.

[TechnologicallyKid]

rockland is the best!

[TONYE17]

can i put this on my pc??

[AudiophileTubes]

How does it work with Windows XP? I need to use it with an HP mini series netbook.

[gregthesplintercell]

@pockyrevolution is this going to give my mabook pro 13" a stronger signal than my wifi extreme card does ?

[andybob1981]

I just bought one but i cant seem to figure out how to rebroadcast a signal can you help i am using it with Windows XP

[LastArmamentAirsoft]

Great review. I have the alfa. and most of the customer's for the alfa are hackers or security specialists to use it for pen testing or cracking wifi as the chipset works flawlessly with aircrack and linux. And also what chipset is the N3 running anyways?

[benrobertsabq]

Awesome, thank you for taking the time to do that. And thanks again for a great review. :)