Question: Q: Install AWUS036H onto Mac OS X 10.8
do anyone know a way to install AWUS036H on OS X 10.8??
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 11:59 AM
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With some fiddling, you can get it to work up to 10.7.4. This video might help others develop a solution, I tried on 10.8 but it did not work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9GnRHgqesU
If someone has the rtl8187l kext files, I would like to hear from you.
I will also say that the rtl8187l works with 10.8+ but only with KisMac. KisMac does not allow you to connect to networks though. I plugged in the RTL8187L and opened up the Network Settings preference pane and it could not be detected.
Oct 16, 2012 11:51 PM
That needs 32-bit, and Mountain Lion is 64-bit. It’s not supported
Aug 23, 2012 12:02 PM
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That needs 32-bit, and Mountain Lion is 64-bit. It’s not supported
Aug 23, 2012 12:02 PM
Im looking for the same. I read that if you start up your computer pressing the keys 2 and 3 at the same time you can boot ondemand in 32 bit architecture, then you can install the card. but I have been trying to install it but had no success yet. please if any one knows how to install this card on muntain lion, please share
Oct 11, 2012 1:45 PM
With some fiddling, you can get it to work up to 10.7.4. This video might help others develop a solution, I tried on 10.8 but it did not work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9GnRHgqesU
If someone has the rtl8187l kext files, I would like to hear from you.
I will also say that the rtl8187l works with 10.8+ but only with KisMac. KisMac does not allow you to connect to networks though. I plugged in the RTL8187L and opened up the Network Settings preference pane and it could not be detected.
Oct 16, 2012 11:51 PM
Just upgraded to Mountain Lion and sadly it’s true. Alfa AWUS036H (RTL8187L) no longer work as WiFi adapter but KisMAC still can use the USB device to scan the network.
I’m yet to try my xiaopan since my previous parallel can no longer be used.
I’ve tried the http://www.jamesattard.com/2012/05/install-alfa-wifi-awus036h-on-osx.html steps but stucked since now I’m running a 64bit instead of 32bit.
Dec 23, 2012 9:53 PM
I forgot to mention you can buy an ALFA R36 to use with the RTL8187L to make it compatible with Mac 10.8+, Windows 8, 7, XP as it uses a localhost based interface through ethernet or WLAN. It might be out of the price of most people. About $55.00 USD
But remember that the RTL8187L is very slow compared to the AR9271 or RTL8188RU.
I currently have my ALFA R36 connected to my AWUS036NHR with good speeds 🙂
This post (not the entire thread) explains that you can also setup a VM to get your RTL8187L to work also:
Dec 24, 2012 7:08 AM
To all people: I received my Alfa AWUS036H yesterday and I was sad that mac os x 10.8.3 (a so to windows 8 in parallels) didn’t work with it. In windows 7 at the same parallels, no problem despite monitor software was not able to be installed, but signal of wifi increased a lot. Today I downloaded (http://www.mediatek.com/_en/07_downloads/01_windows.php?sn=502) a new drive and monitor (beta, may not work to someone). In a forum (http://xiaopan.co/forums/threads/alfa-awus036nh-awus036neh-mountain-lion-driver- utility.564/), they ask to delete former drive/monitor and install the new one. At mediatek site, they are confuse (maybe translation troubles), but you have USB RT 3x7x ( Alfa AWUS036H uses RT 3070 chip) drive. After click in this option, they ask your name and e-mail to start download. I installed the software and re-started mac. In Applications, there was a new folder — Ralink wireless utility. Clicking on WirelessUtility, a new icon appeared at top bar. So, then you click and select open wireless utility. Then, you conect usb with Alfa AWUS036H . Worked, monitor showed a increased wifi signal. Then, you can create one profile, save password, etc. Good luck!
Mar 20, 2013 11:35 AM
( Alfa AWUS036H uses RT 3070 chip)
The Alfa AWUSO36H has an RTL8187L Chipset and NOT a RT3070 chipset
The RTL8187L is made by Realtek , the RT3070 by Ralink
If your Alfa AWUS036H has a RT3070 chipset, it’s a knock off. You’ll find plenty of them on cheap chinese websites.
The sensitivity of the RTL8187L is by far superior to the RT3070, almost like comparing WIndows to OSX, you just don’t. 😉
Realtek has stopped the RTL8187L support for the drivers after 10.6.8. (The last version for Realtek Utility was 1.5.7 2008 ) I am not aware on any tricks to make an Alfa AWUS036H work on 10.8. If anyone does, please let me know.
But remember that the RTL8187L is very slow compared to the AR9271 or RTL8188RU
ALFA WiFi USB Support MacOS 10.13 ( High Sierra) Model List
ALFA WiFi USB Support MacOS 10.13 ( High Sierra) Model List
** 2017/12/5 Updated News : Here come AWUS036NH, AWUS036NEH, AWUS051NH v2, AWUS052NH, AWUS036ACM, Tube-UN, UBDo-25, UBDo-n Mac OS X 10.13 driver. Download Driver: Mac 10.13**
** 2017/11/28 Updated Note: AWUS036NH, AWUS036NEH, AWUS051NH v2, AWUS052NH and AWUS036ACM ONLY work if you already installed in Mac OS X 10.12 and upgrade to Mac OS X 10.13. If the NEW Mac OS X 10.13 system, it will not work **
Note: MacOS 10.13 use the same MacOS 10.12 driver, therefore, please check MacOS 10.12 driver page, here is the link Mac OS X 10.12 driver link
Tips: If you don’t see Alfa Utility icon on the top right system tray, you can go to Applications to find ALFA Wireless Utility folder and click “ALFA Wireless Utility” icon to enable Alfa Utility
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AWUS036NH not working 10.12 driver to 10.13
I have the same issue! could you please fix the driver for 10.13?
Same thing here, AWUS036NH not working with Mac OS 10.13.
Tube-U(N) not working with Mac OS 10.12
Update 10.13 High Sierra !
I really appreciate this wonderful post that you have provided for us. I assure this would be beneficial for most of the people. computer adapters
I use Mac OS High Sera 10.13.1 and the driver of AWUS051NH v2 don’t work
If you use totally New Mac OS X 10.13, it will not work, it only work when you use Mac OS X 10.12 to upgrade to Mac OS X 10.13. Sorry for any inconvenienceWe will try to solve this problemThank you
Tenemos ya algo para sierra 10.13.1?, gracias.
Hi-Any idea when the AWUS036ACH will get navitve drivers for 10.13?
just released, please download and try it
just released, please download and try it
just released, please download and try it
just released, please download and try it
I just installed the new driver (12-05-2017) and while the wireless utility shows up right after the install (before restarting), when I restart it won’t work.Please update it.
after restart, plug-in ALFA USB, then go to Security & Privacy to allow \”Mediatek\” USBOnce you allow, you don’t need to allow next timeThank you
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Hello, I installed the newest 2017/12/05 and rebooted and it has the same behavior as the previous one – the small icon appears in the top right corner but it will not show the Wireless Utility from there or from clicking the icon in Applications. I tried shutting it down in Activity Monitor and reopening from the Applications folder, and the icon reappears but same response. I am using macOS 10.13.1 that was upgraded from the previous version, not a new install.
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Установка Alfa AWUS036H USB Wi-Fi адаптера на Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Автор: Александр Белявцев | 11 Ноября 2011
Основной проблемой установки Wi-Fi адаптера Alfa AWUS036H на Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard является отсутствие драйвера Realtek RTL8187L для Mac 10.6. Тем не менее, в этой версии работает драйвер для Mac 10.5, но не работает установщик.
Проблема решается введением нескольких простых команд через командную строку. Это поможет запустить процесс установки и использовать Alfa AWUS036H с Mac 10.6.
Процедура:
1) Загрузить драйвер Realtek RTL8187L по адресу:
http://www.4shared.com/file/pydSlS39/036 MacQS105 Driver1315 UI157.html? cau2=403tNull
Если драйвер загружен с другого адреса, следует убедиться в том, что загружен именно 8187L, а не 8187B (этот драйвер работать не будет).
2) Распаковать архив RAR и дважды кликнуть на распакованном файле install.pkg для начала установки. Пройти весь этап установки в обычном режиме, затем перезагрузить компьютер.
3) После перезагрузки следует открыть окно Терминала. В окне Терминала нужно ввести ниже приведенный набор команд в представленном порядке. При использовании команды sudo система запросит пароль, поэтому следует приготовиться к его вводу.
# cd /System/Library/Extensions
# sudo chmod -R 755 rtl8187l.kext
# sudo chown -R 0:0 rtl8187l.kext
# exit
Закрыть окно Терминала и еще раз перезагрузить компьютер.
4) Подключить Wi-Fi адаптер Alfa AWUS036H к компьютеру через порт USB. Затем снова открыть окно Терминала и ввести следующее:
#sudo kextutil -t -v/System/Library/Extensions/rtl8187l.kext
# exit
Закрыть окно Терминала.
5) В этот момент откроется окно Mac Network и предложит принять настройки для нового сетевого устройства.
НЕ СЛЕДУЕТ НИЧЕГО ИЗМЕНЯТЬ, ДОСТАТОЧНО ПРОСТО ПРИНЯТЬ ИХ.
После этого откроется окно Realtek и устройству Alfa AWUS036H будет назначен IP адрес.
На этом настройка считается законченной. Для подключения к беспроводной сети следует подсоединить адаптер Alfa AWUS036H и открыть приложение Realtek. На вкладке Available Network выбрать нужную беспроводную сеть и нажать Connect. При необходимости ввести пароль.
Можно отключить сервис Apple AirPort и выбрать Alfa AWUS036H беспроводным интерфейсом по умолчанию.