Alfa wifi camp pro kit troubleshooting

[Taheeber]

Would anyone be willing to help me troubleshoot the Alfa Cam Pro WiFi Kit?

I get the campground signal but can not open webpages. I also just purchased a yagi antenna but haven't hooked it up yet. It looks like I need another component to hook it up.

Anyone have one of these kits?

[MtnTrek]

Welcome to the forum.
That device looks rather straight forward although I didn't see the operation manual listed on the site.
You might list the actual model number you're using for others to view.
Can we take it that you're able to access the Alfa Network device's setup/status utility in your browser?
When accessing the CG's Internet does it require credentials, Passphrase / login etc.?
Just because you're able to see a WAN/LAN WiFi wireless signal doesn't mean there is Internet available. Are you able to access the Internet from your computer where you are?
Surely others will have thoughts to your replies.

[maxjr758]

Taheebe
I have the Alpha WiFi Camp Pro as well, and I to have difficulty connecting to Campground WiFi. I can connect to the R-36 router, and I see tons of wifi channels, but can't connect ! Sure wish I hadn't tried to save $20-30 and bought from TecnoRV, who provide written instructions, as well as phone support !
I have a instruction sheet, if I can figure out how I'll post it.


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[Taheeber]

Thank you so much for your reply.

This is the item/model number: AIlfa WiFi Camp Pro long range WiFi repeater kit R36/Tube-(U)N/AOA-2409-TF-Antenna.

The campground does not require a pass phrase or WEP.

Occasionally my iPad will connect to the campground wifi but I can not load anything with that signal. But if I go to the camp store that page will load.

I can access the Alfa Network device's setup/status utility. In order to do this, the 1 page directions require me to turn off the computers wifi, which I did. It doesn't say for me to turn the wifi back on and honestly, I was afraid to mess up the setup if I turned it back on.

I also just purchased a yagi antenna, thinking I'm not getting a strong enough signal and when I opened it up, I found no instructions but realized that I need to purchase a cable of some sort (trying to figure that out now) and also need the Alfa AWUSO36NH High Gain USB Wireless G / N Long-Rang WiFi Network Adapter lol.

I have reached out to the seller and he stated he only sells these and had no idea about troubleshooting. I was told by the seller to google the company and get in touch with them. I sent 2 emails, from my cell phone with internet access and both emails were returned back to me. There is no phone number that I could find on the company's website either.

Any help anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated.

[Taheeber]

Maxjr758, same here. I see all sorts of availability I wish the same thing. I purchased the kit for $145.00 on Amazon. I wish I went through TechnoRV as well. But I thought the seller on Amazon would be able to provide some troubleshooting but he told me he just sells them and if I'm not happy to return it. I asked for Alfa's customer service number and he told me to google the company name and contact them. There's no phone number for them and the 2 emails I sent were returned back to me. I even tried signing up with their community and an error came up preventing me from joining

[Taheeber]

Originally Posted by MtnTrek

Welcome to the forum.
That device looks rather straight forward although I didn't see the operation manual listed on the site.
You might list the actual model number you're using for others to view.
Can we take it that you're able to access the Alfa Network device's setup/status utility in your browser?
When accessing the CG's Internet does it require credentials, Passphrase / login etc.?
Just because you're able to see a WAN/LAN WiFi wireless signal doesn't mean there is Internet available. Are you able to access the Internet from your computer where you are?
Surely others will have thoughts to your replies.

Good morning! I'm sorry, I've never been in forums and this is the first one. I typed a response to you response but didn't use the reply arrow. I hope you can see
My response. If not I'll rewrite it. Thank you again for your response and help. I truly appreciate it!

[69Stang]

Have you looked at this website?


https://store.rokland.com/pages/alfa-r36-support-center


I have the Alfa and haven't had any issues connecting with any Wifi's. I have a Mobley now and use it to connect to that.


I'd recommend you do the firmware update(if needed) before setting it up. I had mine setup and did the firmware update and lost all my settings.

[maxjr758]

Thanks will try that link

[Taheeber]

Thank you, I'll try that too!

[maxjr758]

Do you have to be connected to a PC to do that of can it be done via wifi and my tablet?
Also do you have a link to the update?

[69Stang]

You must be connected with an Ethernet cable to set it up and to do the firmware update.


The firmware file is on this page I posted earlier under firmware updates. https://store.rokland.com/pages/alfa-r36-support-center

[Taheeber]

Originally Posted by maxjr758

Taheebe
I have the Alpha WiFi Camp Pro as well, and I to have difficulty connecting to Campground WiFi. I can connect to the R-36 router, and I see tons of wifi channels, but can't connect ! Sure wish I hadn't tried to save $20-30 and bought from TecnoRV, who provide written instructions, as well as phone support !
I have a instruction sheet, if I can figure out how I'll post it.


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I'll have to bring my computer home and do the firmware update. And I wish I went through technoRv as well.

[69Stang]

From the link:


Setup instructions


1. Connect your AWUS036H (or AWUS036NH/NHR for R36 model that supports NH/NHR) to the USB


port on R36 using a USB cable no longer than 5 feet. Do not plug in the R36 to the wall yet.


2. Disconnect your computer from any other networks. Turn off your internal WiFi adapter or


disconnect it from your network while configuring R36.


3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the R36, and the other end to your computer. The


ports are labeled on the top front side of the router. Be sure to connect the cable to the LAN port, not


the WAN.


3. Plug the R36 into a wall outlet using enclosed AC adapter.




4. Open a web browser and type <http://192.168.2.1> into the place where you would normally type






a web site, then hit enter. When prompted for the login and password, enter 'admin' for both user and


password (no quotes)


5. On the first screen, click 'Easy Setup' at the top. Select USB Wireless Adapter.


6. On the System Configuration page, midway down, click the SITE SURVEY button. A new window will


appear showing available wireless networks. If none are displayed, click the RESCAN button.


7. Identify the network you wish to connect to, and click the circle to the left of it. Then click the


SELECT button at the bottom.


8. You will be returned to the System Configuration page. If your network is open (no password), click


the NEXT button at the bottom. If your network is password protected (you have a WEP or WPA key


for the network), enter your password at the bottom. For WPA networks, you will see a box called


"Pass Phrase" to enter the key. For WEP networks, you will see a box called WEP key #1. When done,


click NEXT.


9. For the next step, you will create your new network that you are going to broadcast from the R36


to local devices. Give this network a name in the SSID CHOICE box or leave it as default. Where it


says security mode, select the security type you want (WPA-PSK TKIP is recommended). Leave it set


at 'disabled' if you do not want any password protection for your new network. If you select WPA-PSK,


type the pass phrase you want to create for your new network in the passphrase box. Then click


DONE.


The router will proceed to reboot. This can take as long as five minutes- do not restart your computer


or unplug the router during this time. Once it has fully completed rebooting, then you are finished and


should be able to connect other devices to your newly created network. If your status continues to


show disconnected/connecting, this likely means the R36 is having trouble connecting to the WiFi


source and the password may be incorrect.


####TROUBLESHOOTING & RESET INSTRUCTIONS#####


If you accidentally unplug the R36 router during reboot, or it otherwise becomes unstable during use,


restart your computer, and unplug- wait 20 seconds- and plug the R36 back in. If that does not


resolve the issue, do a factory reset of the router. To reset the router, press and hold the reset button


on the underside of the device for about ten seconds. Release the reset button and wait ten seconds.


Press and hold it for ten seconds again until you see all lights (except power light) flash off


completely. Then plug your USB unit and cable back into the R36 and attempt to login to it to


reconfigure per initial setup instructions. If you do not see all lights flash off when you are pressing


the reset button, release it and try again. Generally though, as a fail safe, you just have to do it twice


for the reset to take place.

[69Stang]

Firmware update

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMXt9UwaxUA