Allied Telesis AT-WNU300N User Manual
IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless
AT-WNU300N
Fast USB Adapter
User Manual
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SAFETY NOTICE
Do not change any component.
Only qualified technicians are allowed to service the equipment.
Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES
THE PRODUCT AND THE SOFTWARES WITHIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," BASIS. THE
MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER’S RESELLERS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS
“THE SELLERS”) DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OR LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL
WILFUL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, DAMAGES,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OF
ANY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY
TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE SOFTWARES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE
RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION,
OR LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT,
TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF
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PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY CUSTOMER.
BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
FOR DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO THE PARTIES. IN NO
EVENT WILL THE SELLERS’ TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF EACH AND EVERY KIND IN
RELATION TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY
CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT.
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E
LECTRICAL SAFETY AND EMISSIONS STANDARDS
This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications 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.
FCC Caution:
authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
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.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at
the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
CE Marking Warning
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied
in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
EN 60950-1: 2006
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
EN 50385: 2002
Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication
systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields
(110MHz - 40 GHz) - General public
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment
operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems.
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries,
except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device
for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10
mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum
authority in France.
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C
ONTENTS
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES ..................................................................................................1
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Purpose of This Guide ............................................................................................................................................... 9
How This Guide is Organized.................................................................................................................................. 9
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Contacting Allied Telesis ................................................................................................................................................10
Online Support...........................................................................................................................................................10
Email and Telephone Support ................................................................................................................................10
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................10
Where to Find Web-based Guides ......................................................................................................................10
Returning Products ...................................................................................................................................................10
Sales or Corporate Information............................................................................................................................10
Firmware & Software Updates...............................................................................................................................10
Tell Us What You Think .........................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 1: Overview .......................................................................................................................................................11
Features .......................................................................................................................................................................11
Product View..............................................................................................................................................................11
LEDs..............................................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Installation .....................................................................................................................................................12
Reviewing Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................12
Unpacking the Wireless Adapter ..........................................................................................................................12
Driver and Utility Installation .................................................................................................................................12
Verifying the Installation ..........................................................................................................................................14
Warranty Registration .............................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 3: PC Settings ....................................................................................................................................................16
<Windows Vista>......................................................................................................................................................16
<Windows XP> .........................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 4: Configure Wireless Network ..................................................................................................................19
Run AT-WNU300N Wireless Utility ..................................................................................................................19
The First View of AT-WNU300N Wireless Utility .........................................................................................19
Start Wireless Network Connection...................................................................................................................19
Chapter 5: Utility Introduction .....................................................................................................................................31
Profile ...........................................................................................................................................................................31
Network ......................................................................................................................................................................32
Advanced .....................................................................................................................................................................32
Statistics .......................................................................................................................................................................33
WMM ...........................................................................................................................................................................34
WPS ..............................................................................................................................................................................34
CCX..............................................................................................................................................................................35
RF on/off ......................................................................................................................................................................36
About............................................................................................................................................................................36
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................37
I Cannot Build Wireless Connection ...................................................................................................................37
The Hardware Status Is Incorrect ........................................................................................................................37
In Device Manager, the Device Shows a Cross.................................................................................................37
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................................38
Physical Specifications...............................................................................................................................................38
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Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................................38
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications.......................................................................................38
Appendix B: Radio Bands................................................................................................................................................ 39
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F
IGURES
Figure 1: Product View ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2: Starting the Installation.................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3: Completing the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 4: Plugging in the Product.................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 5: Installing Driver ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 6: Completing the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 14
Figure 7: Device Manager................................................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 8: Properties of Device........................................................................................................................................ 15
Figure 9: Wireless Utility.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 10: Control Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 11: Network and Sharing Center...................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 12: Wireless Connection Status........................................................................................................................ 17
Figure 13: Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) ................................................................................................... 17
Figure 14: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ............................................................................. 17
Figure 15: Wireless Network Connection Properties ............................................................................................. 18
Figure 16: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) .......................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 17: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties ..................................................................................................... 18
Figure 18: The First View of AT-WNU300N Wireless Utility .............................................................................. 19
Figure 19: Select a Network............................................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 20: Configure Profile............................................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 21: Configure Auth./Encry................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 22: Active an Un-secured Network ................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 23: Select a Network............................................................................................................................................ 21
Figure 24: Configure Profile............................................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 25: Configure Auth./Encry.Chin......................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 26: Active a WEP Network................................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 27: Select a Network............................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 28: Configure Profile............................................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 29: Configure Auth./Encry................................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 30: Active a WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Network ............................................................................................... 23
Figure 31: Config Utility....................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 32: Configure Profile Name................................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 33: Configure Auth./Encry................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 34: Active a Non-broadcasting Network ........................................................................................................25
Figure 35: Select a Non-broadcasting SSID ................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 36: Configure Profile Name................................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 37: Configure Auth./Encry................................................................................................................................... 26
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Figure 38: Active a Non-broadcasting Network.........................................................................................................26
Figure 39: WPS Button on Wireless Router ...............................................................................................................27
Figure 40: WPS Button ......................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 41: WPS Successfully .............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 42: Push Button Connection...............................................................................................................................28
Figure 43: WPS Successfully .............................................................................................................................................28
Figure 44: PIN Code...........................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 45: WPS Successfully .............................................................................................................................................29
Figure 46: Enrolee Mode...................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 47: Click on PIN .....................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 48: WPS Successfully .............................................................................................................................................30
Figure 49: Connect to a Regular Network ..................................................................................................................30
Figure 50: Profile .................................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 51: Network ............................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 52: Advanced ...........................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 53: Statistics .............................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 54: WMM .................................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 55: WPS ....................................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 56: RF On/Off..........................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 57: RF On/Off..........................................................................................................................................................36
Figure 58: About..................................................................................................................................................................36
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Preface
Purpose of This Guide
This guide is intended for customers and/or network administrators who are responsible for installing and
maintaining the AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter.
How This Guide is Organized
This guide contains instructions on how to install and configure AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R
Wireless Fast USB Adapter.
Chapter 1 Overview, describes the features, LEDs and button on the equipment.
Chapter 2 Installation, describes how to install and configure the equipment.
Chapter 3 PC Settings, describes how to prepare your PC for connecting to wireless network.
Chapter 4 Configure Wireless Network, guides you to set up a wireless network step by step.
Chapter 5 Utility Introduction, describes detail function in AT-WNU300N Wireless Utility.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting, describes what you should do when the device does not operate
correctly.
Document Conventions
This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with before you begin to install the
product:
Note
A note provides additional information. Please go to the Allied Telesis website
http://www.alliedtelesis.com for the translated safety statement in your language.
Warning
A warning indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Caution
A caution indicates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or
loss of data.
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Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate
information.
Online Support
You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/kb. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical
support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and Telephone Support
For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis
web site: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
Warranty
For product registration and warranty conditions please visit Allied Telesis website:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty
Where to Find Web-based Guides
The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format
(PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or download them
onto a local workstation or server.
Returning Products
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials authorization (RMA) number. A
product sent to Allied Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s
expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support through our web site:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
Sales or Corporate Information
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information through our web site:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com. To find the contact information for your country, select Contact Us ->
Worldwide Contacts.
Firmware & Software Updates
New releases of firmware or software for our managed products are available from either of the following
Internet sites:
• Allied Telesis web site: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software
• Allied Telesis FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com
If you prefer to download new firmware or software from the Allied Telesis FTP server from your
workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP client software and you must log in to the server. Enter
“anonymous” for the user name and your email address for the password.
Tell Us What You Think
If you have any comments or suggestions on how we might improve this or other Allied Telesis documents,
please contact us at http://www.alliedtelesis.com.
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Chapter 1: Overview
The AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter is a wireless USB adapter for home
and business use. It is compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards, providing wireless throughput up to
300Mbps. You administer the AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter using the
Wireless Utility.
Features
The features of the AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter include:
• Provide theoretical 300Mbps wireless throughput.
• Compatible with USB1.1 and 2.0.
• Support WPA, WPA2 wireless encryption.
• Support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), providing quick secured connection.
Product View
A USB 2.0 connector is under the USB cover. A WPS bottom presents on the side of AT-WNU300N
IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter, while the LED on the equipment indicates the status of
link and activity.
Mbps
Figure 1: Product View
LEDs
The Link and Activity LED on the AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter is
described in Table 1.
Table 1: LED Indicator
LED State Description
Link / Activity Off The adapter is radio off.
On The adapter is connected
Blinking Data transmitting
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Chapter 2: Installation
Reviewing Safety Precautions
Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the AT-WNU300N
IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter.
Warning
Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.
Warning
Power off your PC and unplug the power cord before installation.
Warning
Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40°C.
All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National Electrical Codes.
Caution
Do not install in direct sunlight, or a damp or dusty place.
Unpacking the Wireless Adapter
To unpack the AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter, perform the following
procedure:
1. Remove all components from the shipping package.
2. Place the adapter on a secure, level surface.
3. Ensure that the following hardware components are included in your shipping package. If any item is
Package Contents
• One AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter
• Driver and Utility CD-ROM
• Quick guide
Note: Store the packing material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material
if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.
missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.
Driver and Utility Installation
To install AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter driver and utility, perform the
following procedure:
1. Insert the CD-Rom which is contented in the shipping package.
2. Run the CD-Rom. Click “Install” to start the installation, as shown in Figure2.
Note: AT-WNU300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 2T2R Wireless Fast USB Adapter is compatible with
Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. Check your operating system before installation.
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