Chung Nam Electronics WLC312NRM Users Manual

User Manual

Chung Nam Electronics (CNE)

IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB Dongle

(Model #: WLC312NRM)

User Manual

Version 1.0

July 2008

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Contents

Chapter 1: Product Information .....................................................................................3

1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................3

1.2 Features.............................................................................................................3

1.3 LED Status........................................................................................................3

Chapter 2: Installation Guide.........................................................................................4

2.1 Overview...........................................................................................................4

2.2.1 Software installation ...............................................................................4

2.2.2 Hardware Installation..............................................................................8

2.3 Connect to Wireless Access Point ....................................................................8

2.3.1 Using Ralink Configuration Utility ........................................................9

2.3.2 Using Windows Zero Configuration.....................................................15

Chapter 3: Regulatory information.............................................................................. 18

3.1 FCC Information to User ................................................................................18

3.2 FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure ............................................................18

3.3 FCC Electronic Emission Notices ..................................................................18

Chapter 4: Technical Specifications ............................................................................20

Appendix A: Specifications ..................................................................................20

Appendix B: Glossary...........................................................................................21

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Chapter 1: Product Information

1.1 Introduction

CNE WLC312NRM is a USB 2.0 pen-size WLAN USB dongle/adaptor supporting
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz radio operation, The WLAN USB adaptor provides
high-speed wireless connectivity with data rate from 1 Mbps up to 300Mbps
theoretically. Additionally, wireless roaming allows the user to move among different
access points without losing the current connection. The adaptor also provides
excellent security features, e.g. TKIP, AES, WPA, 128 bit WEP encryption security,
which make the network almost impenetrable.

Featuring high performance transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability, as
well as strong security the WLC312NRM USB WLAN adaptor is the perfect solution
for small office and home use.

1.2 Features

z Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 standards.

z 1T2R Modes for Antenna configurations.

z Dynamic data rate: Maximum data rate up to 300Mbps. Auto fallback

switching with 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps.

z Reverse Direction Data Flow and Frame Aggregation.

z Multiple BSSID Support.

z Wireless data encryption with 64, 128 encryption for security
z Supporting WPS by external push button or software API.
z Lower Power with Advanced Power Management.

z Drivers supports Windows2000, XP and Vista, Linux

1.3 LED Status

The LED on the top of this card indicates Link/Act status. It blinks at green light
when sending and receiving data.

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Chapter 2: Installation Guide

2.1 Overview

The WLC312NRM WLAN adaptor Setup Wizard will guide you through the
installation procedure for Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Linux. This Wizard will
also guide you installing the Utility and drivers.

In case you plug in the hardware before installing the software, you will be prompted

by “Found New Hardware Wizard”, please click the Cancel button, and run the Setup

Wizard program from the installation CD-ROM shipped together with the module.

All of following sections are written based on Windows XP.

* Note: The comments and conditions for other OS platforms may be different from

this chapter.

2.2.1 Software installation

Please follow below instructions to install the driver for WLC312NRM WLAN
adaptor.

1. Insert the Resource CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive of your computer; then

execute Setup.exe to install the driver. The system will operate automatically, and
the License Agreement dialog box as shown in Figure 2-1 will appear on the

screen.

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Figure 2-1 License Agreement

Please read all the license agreement thoroughly and select Yes in case you accept
the license agreement, then click Next >.

2. The Setup Type dialog box as shown in Figure 2-2 appears on the screen, you

can choose either using Ralink Configuration Tool or Microsoft Zero
Configuration Tool to configure your new IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB WLAN
adaptor. However, it is recommended to select Ralink Configuration Tool to

configure the module as it provides fully access to all functions of the module. If

you prefer to use the wireless configuration tool provided by Windows XP or

Vista, please select Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool. Then click Next to

continue.

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Figure 2-2 Select Configuration Tool in the Setup Type

3. You will then be asked to select the wireless performance modes, Optimize for

WiFi mode or Optimize for performance mode, as shown in Figure 2-3. If
you want to enhance wireless performance, please select Optimize for
performance mode. In this mode, the data transfer rate will be enhanced, but

your wireless compatibility may not be guaranteed. For example, the WLAN

adaptor may not be able to communicate with older wireless access point which

only supports IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standards. In case you only plan

for setup wireless connectivity with 802.11 Draft-N access points or routers, you

can select this mode for enhancing the overall performance. If you want to keep

compatibility and communicate with older wireless access points or routers,

please select Optimize for WiFi Mode. And click the Next.

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Figure 2-3 choose Configuration TxBurst or WiFi

4. Please waiting for a moment and let the computer runs automatically to install the

driver. The screen of Figure 2-4 will then appear after the driver has been
installed successfully. Click the Finish to complete the installation.

Figure 2-4 Install Shield Wizard Complete

5. A new icon

will appear at the lower-right corner of your computer after driver

installation. If you put the mouse cursor on top of the icon, a pop up message

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