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    Rosewill RNX-N600UBE USB WIFI works

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      hcoin
      last edited by

      The Rosewill RNX-N600UBE specifically advertises the Chipset: Ralink RT3572.

      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-166-046

      I use it as a wifi client to cellphone hotspots as a backup emergency WAN.  It uses the run adapter (don't forget the firmware load).

      It works so far here, I got burned by other vendors changing chipsets so later shipments of 'the same SKU' didn't work.  Many places don't consider the rev / chipset change as a product code change so buyers have no clue.

      This one has good antenna extension as well.  It's a USB wire that travels some distance to a brick / connection  with two antennas.

      My $0.02.

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        Clear-Pixel
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        Nice looking device being a Rosewill.

        Any problems at all using the Rosewill RNX-N600UBE Wireless USB as a Access Point?

        I've been looking for a low powered access point for my first pfsense box setup.

        • Could you give us a idea of range?

        • Any problems with multiple continuous connections?

        • Is Connections/Connectivity Rock Solid?

        • Up and Download speed on USB 2.0?

        • Base unit Cold, Warm or Hot to the touch?

        • I assume you have it setup as IEEE 802.11a/b/g?

        • What ver. of Pfsense is installed?

        And anything else you would like to add…

        HP EliteBook 2530p Laptop - Core2 Duo SL9600 @ 2.13Ghz - 4 GB Ram -128GB SSD
        Atheros Mini PCI-E as Access Point (AR5BXB63H/AR5007EG/AR2425)
        Single Ethernet Port - VLAN
        Cisco SG300 10-port Gigabit Managed Switch
        Cisco DPC3008 Cable Modem  30/4 Mbps
        Pfsense 2.1-RELEASE (amd64)
        –------------------------------------------------------------
        Total Network Power Consumption - 29 Watts

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          MaxPF
          last edited by

          Can you tell us what driver it uses? And can it be used in hostap mode?
          Thanks.

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            hcoin
            last edited by

            It uses the 'run' driver, and you need to put a line in the local bootup to get it to load firmware.  It uses the release pfsense.  It feels to be around 90 degrees F in client mode.  I don't have other answers yet.  Bump the thread in Dec and I'll try some other options.  I'll be doing more tests in early Dec. and document it better.

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              jbiss_ca
              last edited by

              I'm looking into buying the RNX-N600UBE to use as an access point on my pfsense box. Do you have any extra info following your tests?

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                jbiss_ca
                last edited by

                I bought the Rosewill RNX-N600UBE and have set it up as an AP. Had to add the following lines to /boot/loader.conf```
                if_run_load="YES"
                runfw_load="YES"

                I've run into an issue were my iPhone 4S cannot connect to the AP, I tried connecting with security enabled and also without any security. Connecting with any laptop works fine.
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