IEEE 802.11n Wireless Series
Wireless USB Adapter
External RP-SMA 5dBi Antenna
User Manual
Version: 0.1
Date: June 30, 2009
Wireless 11N USB Adapter
FCC Certifications
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
IEEE 802.11b/g or 802.11n operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1
through 11.
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CE Mark Warning
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, EN 55022 Class B for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
com
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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
One AWUS048NH 802.11n USB Adapter
One 5dBi Dipole Antenna
One resource CD, including:
Driver and Utility
User’s Manual
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
Conventions:
The “Adapter” mentioned in this user guide stands for Wireless 11n USB Adapter without any
explanations.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 .................................................................................................................... 7 Introduction
1.1 Overview of the product.................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Application Diagram ......................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Features ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 LED Status........................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 2 ...................................................................................... 9 Installation Guide for Windows
2.1 Hardware Installation........................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Software Installation.........................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Overview................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.2 Software Installation ............................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3 ..................................................................................................... 14 Management Guide
3.1 Making a Basic Network Connection.............................................................................. 14
3.1.1 Select a configuration tool................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 To connect with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool............................................... 14
3.1.3 To connect with 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility...................................................... 15
3.2 Introduction to the 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility............................................................16
3.2.1 Interfaces............................................................................................................. 16
3.2.2 Available Network ................................................................................................16
3.2.3 Profile................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.4 General................................................................................................................ 22
3.2.5 Advanced............................................................................................................. 23
3.2.6 Status................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.7 Statistics............................................................................................................... 25
3.2.8 Wi-Fi Protect Setup.............................................................................................. 26
3.3 AP mode management guide for Windows 2000/XP ..................................................... 30
3.3.1 Software Access Point (Soft AP) Application....................................................... 30
3.3.2 General................................................................................................................ 31
3.3.3 Advanced............................................................................................................. 34
3.3.4 Statistics............................................................................................................... 35
3.3.5 ICS....................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 4 ........................................................................................... 37 Introduction for Vista user
4.1 Installation ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.1.1 Overview.............................................................................................................. 37
4.1.2 Software Installation for vista............................................................................... 37
4.2 Management Guide........................................................................................................ 40
4.2.1 Interfaces............................................................................................................. 41
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4.2.2 Available Network ................................................................................................41
4.2.3 Profile................................................................................................................... 42
4.2.4 General................................................................................................................ 47
4.2.5 Advanced............................................................................................................. 48
4.2.6 Status................................................................................................................... 49
4.2.7 Statistics............................................................................................................... 50
4.2.8 Wi-Fi Protect Setup.............................................................................................. 51
4.3 AP mode management guide for Vista...........................................................................55
4.3.1 General................................................................................................................ 55
4.3.2 Advanced............................................................................................................. 57
4.3.3 Statistics............................................................................................................... 58
4.3.4 ICS....................................................................................................................... 59
Appendix A: Specifications .............................................................................................................60
Appendix B: Glossary .....................................................................................................................61
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing AWUS048NH. Read this chapter to know about your AWUS048NH 802.11n
USB Adapter.
1.1 Overview of the product
Comply with 802.11n Standards
The AWUS048NH 802.11n USB adapter provides users to launch IEEE 802.11n wireless network
at 150 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band, which is also compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g wireless devices at
11/54 Mbps.
Reliable Coverage
The adapter employs MIMO technology and has external RP-SMA Antennas providing better
wireless performance, transmission rates, stability and coverage. It includes a convenient utility for
scanning available networks and saving preferred networks that users usually connected with. Your
wireless communications are protected by up to 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure.
Easy Installation and Connection
In addition, installation and use are further simplified by living up to USB's Plug and Play installation
approach to connecting computer peripherals. You will not need to open the case of your computer,
nor will you be required to set IRQ
computer to an Ethernet based network.
(Interrupt Request). So it is the simplest way to connect your
1.2 Application Diagram
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1.3 Features
High Speed transfer data rate up to 150 / 300 Mbps
Support QoS Enhancement ( WMM, WMM-PS Client mode)
Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WPA,WPA2
Support frame aggregation, Power saving mechanism, channel management and co-existence
Transmit Opportunity (TXOP) Short Inter-Frame Space (SIFS) bursting for higher multimedia
bandwidth
Supports driver for Windows 2000, XP 86, XP 64, Vista 86, Vista 64, Linux, MAC
Supports auto-installation and diagnostic utilities
1.4 LED Status
LED Indications Status Working Status
Radio/ACT LED
Blink Blue The adapter is Radio on
Blink Blue and fast flashing
Off
The adapter is activity and transmitting
of receiving data.
The adapter is Radio off
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide for Windows
2.1 Hardware Installation
There are two ways to install the Adapter:
1. Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the Adapter and your computer through the USB cable attached in package.
The LED will light up when the Adapter is installed successfully and the PC is on.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure for Windows XP. The
Setup Wizard will install the REALTEK 11n USB Wireless LAN Driver and Utility. When you install
the hardware prior to before installing the software, the system w0ill prompt “Found New Hardware
Wizard”, click Cancel, and run the Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM.
The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar with each other. This user guide takes
Windows XP for example.
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2.2.2 Software Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-Rom, and then appear an interface. Please click on USB> Driver>
Win to start the installation.
2. The language-selecting window pops up. Please select the language you use and click “Next”.
3. The welcome window pops up. Click the “Next” button to proceed.
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4. Click the “Install” button to start installing.
5. Please wait while installation.
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Note:
For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of whether to proceed with the installation during
these steps. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating
system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.
(1) If the device is Wireless 11n 1T1R USB Adapter, It would appear a prompt window as follow,
please click “Continue Anyway”.
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(2) If the device is Wireless 11n 1T2R USB Adapter, It would appear a prompt window as follow,
please click “Continue Anyway”.
6. Please wait again while installation
7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot the system.
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Chapter 3 Management Guide
This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is similar with that of Windows 2000. This User
Guide takes Windows XP for example.
After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It appears at the
bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength
indication (RSSI).
If the icon is purple, there is no connection.
If the icon is white, the network is dropping off.
If the icon is green, there is good signal strength.
If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength.
3.1 Making a Basic Network Connection
3.1.1 Select a configuration tool
In the following instruction for making a network connection, we use the provided Utility to configure
your wireless network settings.
Note:
You could use either the software we provide or Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure this
adapter.
3.1.2 To connect with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool
After specifying the Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure your wireless network, right click
on the
network.
icon on system tray. Select “View Available Wireless Networks” to specify your wireless
The tool shows the available wireless networks. Select your demanding network to connect with. To
connect to a wireless network, please click Change advanced settings to be compatible with your
wireless network settings.
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3.1.3 To connect with 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility
We provide this Utility for users to connect to a wireless network easily. It provides more information
and configuration for this adapter. As default, the Utility is started automatically upon starting your
computer and connects to a connectable wireless network with best signal strength and with no
security setting. Right click on the icon
Utility does not start. Please refer to the following chapters to get information regarding to the
functions of this Utility.
in the system tray and select Open Config utility if the
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3.2 Introduction to the 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility
Note: The Utility in Linux and Mac are different from the following.
3.2.1 Interfaces
1. Functional Buttons: on top of the window. You can click each button to access each
configuration window.
2. Configuration Column: Center of the Utility window . Make your changes for each function in this
part.
3. Optional Table: “Show Tray Icon”, “Disable Adapter”, “Radio off”, “Windows Zero Config”
3.2.2 Available Network
This network lists the available wireless networks. The Utility connects to a wireless network with
best signal strength automatically. You can refresh the connecting network by clicking on the
network name and click the Refresh button. In the center of the Utility windows, you will see detail
information of each network.
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Available Network Information:
Items Information
SSID
Channel
Encryption
Network
Authentication
Signal
Type
The name of the IEEE 802.11 wireless network. This field has a
maximum limit of 32 characters.
Display current channel in use.
Shows the encryption mode in use. There are total 4 modes: None,
WEP, TKIP and AES.
Shows the authentication mode in use.
This percentage shows the strength of the signal.
The type of network and the station currently connected are shown
here.
The options include :
• Infrastructure - All wireless clients will connect to an access point
or wireless router.
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• Ad-Hoc - Directly connecting to another computer, for peer-to-peer
communication, using wireless network adapters on each computer,
such as two or more wireless adapters.
BSSID
Support Rates
Note:
1) An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router. All the wireless devices or
clients will connect to the wireless router or access point.
2) An Ad-Hoc network contains only clients, such as laptops with wireless desktop adapters. All the
adapters must be in Ad-Hoc mode to communicate.
The IEEE MAC address of locally-managed, generating from a 46
random code.
Show current rate
3.2.3 Profile
1. Add a new profile:
(1) Selecting an available network in the “Available Network” function then click the Add to Profile
button., or double click the network name. You could also add a new profile quickly by clicking the
Add button in the “Profile” function.
Note: If the network you add to profile is not encrypted, “Unsecured network” window will pop up,
then Click “OK”.
(2) It displays “Wireless Network Properties” dialog box. This profile page allows users to save
different wireless settings, which helps users to get access to wireless networks at home, office or
other wireless network environments quickly.
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In this dialog box, there are some items:
Items Information
Profile Name
Network
Name(SSID)
(3) Channel (Country Region Code): seven countries to choose. Country channel list:
Country Channel Range Country Channel Range
USA CH1 ~ CH11 FRANCE CH10 ~ CH13
CANADA CH1 ~ CH11 JAPAN CH1 ~ CH14
Identifies the configuration profile .This name must be unique. Note that the
profile names are not case-sensitive.
(You can enter the Profile name by “Add”, but you could only use the default
name by “Add to profile”.
The IEEE 802.11N wireless network name, using default name defined by
system. This field has a maximum limit of 32 characters.
ETSI CH1 ~ CH13 ISRAEL CH1 ~ CH13
SPAIN CH10 ~ CH11
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