Edimax Technology Co 9576221103 User Manual

300N Wireless LAN

PCI Express Card

User Manual

Version: 1.0
(April, 2011)

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COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2011/2012 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or
by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company

This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software
described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove
defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its
distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing,
repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect
in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents thereof
without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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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 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 or more of the following
measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement

This equipment is compliance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels
1-11 only.

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R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on
radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station
Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who
install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of
electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All
guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United
Kingdom.

The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member
states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

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C A T A L O G

Chapter I: Product Information ...................................................................... 1

1-1 Introduction and safety information ................................................................ 1

1-2 Safety Information ........................................................................................... 2

1-3 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 3

1-4 Package Contents ............................................................................................. 4

1-5 Familiar with your new wireless network card ............................................... 5

CHAPTER II: Driver Installation and Configuration ............................... 6

2-1 Network Card Installation ............................................................................................ 6

2-2 Connect to Wireless Access Point ........................................................................... 11

2-2-1 Using Realtek Utility .......................................................................... 11

2-2-2 Using Windows Zero Configuration .................................................. 15

2-3 Connection Profile Management ............................................................................. 20

2-3-1 Add a new profile ............................................................................... 21

2-3-2 Remove an existing profile ................................................................ 24

2-3-3 Edit an existing profile ....................................................................... 25

2-3-4 Make a copy of existing profile.......................................................... 26

2-3-5 Set as default profile ........................................................................... 27

2-4 View Network Statistics, General Information, and Status ............................. 28

2-4-1 General Information ........................................................................... 28

2-4-2 Status .................................................................................................. 29

2-4-3 View Network Statistics ..................................................................... 30

2-5 Miscellaneous Settings ................................................................................................ 31

2-6 Establish secure connection with AP by WPS .................................................... 33

2-6-1 PIN Code ............................................................................................ 35

2-6-2 Push Button ........................................................................................ 38

CHAPTER III: Soft-AP Function ................................................................. 40

3-1 Switch to AP Mode and Station Mode ..................................................................... 40

3-1-1 Configure SSID and Channel ............................................................. 42

3-1-2 Setup Soft-AP Security ...................................................................... 44

3-2 Advanced Settings ......................................................................................................... 46

3-3 Wireless Statistics .......................................................................................................... 47

CHAPTER IV: Appendix ............................................................................ 48

4-1 Hardware Specification .............................................................................................. 48

4-2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 49

4-3 Glossary ............................................................................................................................ 51

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Note:
The setup images used in this manual are for reference only. The
contents of these images may vary according to firmware version. The
official image contents are based on the newest firmware version.

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Chapter I: Product Information

1-1 Introduction and safety information

Thank you for purchasing this high-speed wireless network card!
Excepting common wireless standards 802.11b/g, this wireless network
card is also able to access 802.11n wireless networks - data transfer rate is
300Mbps, and that’s five times faster than 802.11g wireless network!

With easy-to-install PCI express interface - a very common expansion
port of computers - plug this wireless network card into any empty PCI
express slot of your computer, just that simple!

Other features of this router including:

 IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible.
 Supports major encryption methods like WEP, WPA, and WPA2

encryption.

 WPS configuration - You don’t need an experienced computer

technician to help you to get connected. Utilizing the software
program of the card, you can get your computer connected by
pushing a button or entering an 8-digit code.

 PCI express interface - you can get it installed on your computer

in just few seconds!

 Software AP support : this network card can also be configured

to act as an access point.

 Green Power Saving: support smart transmit power control and

auto-idle state adjustment.

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1-2 Safety Information

In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the
following safety instructions:

1. This wireless network card is designed for indoor use only. DO NOT

expose this network card to direct sun light, rain, or snow.

2. DO NOT put this network card at or near hot or humid places, like

kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this wireless network card in the
car in summer.

3. This network card is small enough to put in a child’s mouth, and it

could cause serious injury or could be fatal. If they throw the network
card, the card will be damaged. PLEASE KEEP THIS NETWORK
CARD OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!

4. This network card will become hot when being used for long time

(This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the network
card on a paper, cloth, or other flammable objects after the network card
has been used for a long time.

5. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the network card. If you found

that the network card is not working properly, please contact your dealer
of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the network card by
yourself, warranty will be void.

6. If the network card falls into water, DO NOT USE IT AGAIN

BEFORE YOU SEND THE CARD TO THE DEALER OF PURCHASE
FOR INSPECTION.

7. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out

from the network card, switch the computer off immediately, and call
dealer of purchase for help.

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1-3 System Requirements

 An empty PCI express slot.
 Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system.
 CD-ROM drive.
 At least 100MB of available disk space.

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1-4 Package Contents

1 2 3

Before you starting to use this wireless network card, please check if
there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of
purchase to claim for missing items:

□ PCI express Card (1 pcs) ……..…………………………….…. 1
□ 3dBi Dipole Antenna (2 pcs) …………………..……………….. 2
□ Driver/Utility/Quick Guide/User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs) …... 3

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1-5 Familiar with your new wireless network card

LED Name

Light Status

Description

Link
On

Link to a wireless access point

Off

Not linked to any wireless access point

Tx/Rx
On

Wireless WPS function is activated. The
network card will wait for 2 minutes to
establish WPS connection.

Blinking

Wireless network card is normally installed
/Linked to a wireless access point /
Transferring or receiving data.

Off

No wireless activity

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1. Antenna

2. WPS Button

3. Link and Tx/Rx LED Definitions

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CHAPTER II: Driver Installation and Configuration

2-1 Network Card Installation

Please follow the following instructions to install your new wireless
network card:

1. SWITCH THE COMPUTER OFF, remove the cover and insert the

wireless network card into an empty PCI express slot of your
computer and then replace the cover.

2. Install the antenna on the wireless network card, and make sure the

antenna is securely installed. To improve radio reception, please adjust
antenna to the proper position.

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3. Insert device driver CDROM into the CD/DVD ROM drive of your

computer, and execute ‘Setup.exe’ program in ‘Driver’ folder.

For Windows Vista / Windows 7 OS, you’ll be prompted to confirm
installation. Click ‘Yes’ to continue.

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4. Please select the language you wish to use, then click ‘Next’.

5. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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6. Click ‘Install’ to start installation. Installation procedure needs few

minutes to complete, please be patient.

7. Click ‘Finish’ to reboot your computer to complete installation

procedure. If you don’t want to reboot computer now, select ‘No, I’ll
restart my computer later’ option and click ‘Finish’. Please note you
have to reboot your computer before you can use your new wireless
network card.

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HERE!

8. A new icon will appear near the clock of system tray:

Left-click the icon will launch wireless network configuration utility,
and you can right-click the icon to show the quick menu of
configuration utility. This icon also uses different color to show the
status of wireless connection:

Wireless network card not detected

No connection with access point is established (black).

Connection with access point has been established (green)

For detailed instructions of wireless network configuration utility, please
see next chapter.

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2-2 Connect to Wireless Access Point

HERE!

To use wireless network, you have to connect to a wireless access point
first. You can either use Realtek utility (comes with network card driver),
or Windows Zero Config utility (comes with Windows operating system).

2-2-1 Using Realtek Utility

Please follow the following instructions to use Realtek configuration
utility to connect to wireless access point.

1. Left-click the Realtek configuration utility icon located at lower-right

corner of computer desktop, and configuration menu will appear:

2. Wireless utility will appear. Click ‘Available Network’ menu to search

for wireless access points nearby.

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