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Encore ENEWI-1XN42 User Manual

© 2010 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.COVER
© 2010 Encore Electronics, Inc.
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.......................................................... 3
1.2 LED INDICATOR .................................................................. 4
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................... 4
1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..................................................... 4
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................... 5
2.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................................................... 6
2.2.1 Windows® 7 and Windows Vista®..................................... 6
2.2.2 Windows® XP ................................................................... 9
2.3 REMOVING THE ENEWI-2XN4X OR ENEWI-1XN4X
SOFTWARE
....................................................................... 12
2.4 UPGRADING THE ENEWI-2XN4X OR ENEWI-1XN4X
SOFTWARE
....................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORKS IN
WINDOWS 7
®
................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 4: CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORKS IN
WINDOWS VISTA
®
........................................................ 15
CHAPTER 5: CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORKS IN
WINDOWS
®
XP.............................................................. 17
A1. WEP, WPA AND WPA2 COMPARISON ................................ 21
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A2. WEP / WPA / WPA2 802.1X ............................................ 21
A3. ENABLING 802.1X IN WINDOWS®....................................... 22
APPENDIX B. USING ENCORE WIRELESS MANAGER IN WINDOWS
®
XP
................................................................................. 23
B1. STAR TING ENCORE WIRELESS MANAGER........................... 23
B2. ENCORE WIRELESS MANAGER OVERVIEW ......................... 24
B3. MANUAL CONNECTION ...................................................... 26
B4. EASY CONNECTION WITH WPS ......................................... 27
B4.1. WPS — PBC (Push Button Configuration)..................... 28
B4.2. WPS — PIN (Personal Information Number)................. 29
B5. USING 802.1X.................................................................. 32
APPENDIX C. CONNECTING T O WIREL ESS NETWORKS WITH
WIRELESS ZERO CONNECTION IN WINDOWS XP
®
.33
E1. FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATE MENT ...................................................................... 37
E2. EUROPE – EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................... 38
Product specifications, size, and shape are sub
product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective ho
© 2010 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserv ed.
ject to change without notice, and actual
lders.
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Chapter 1: Overview

Thank you for choosing Encore Electronics’ Wireless N300/N150 PCI-E Adapter. With just
w steps, you will be enjoying the convenience of wireless networking at the speed that
a fe is much faster than the prior Wireless G technology. Place the desktop computer at any place you want to avoid the hassle and unsightly view of wires. Moreover, ENEWI-2XN4x and ENEWI-1XN4x support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) data encryption to help protect your data and privacy.
With Encore Electronics’ Wireless N300/N150 websites, play games, stream video, make phone calls and download files over the Internet. You also can easily share files with other users and access peripherals, such as network drives, printers and cameras, in your home or office networks.

1.1 Product Overview

PCI-E Adapter, you can smoothly browse
A. x1 PCI-E Connector
Detachable, External Antennas*
B.
Antenna Connectors
C.
Activity LED (Green)
D.
Note: * N300 Ser
and N150 Series come with one antenna. The antennas shown in the picture on the right are 5dBi antennas. Adapters with
other type of antennas are also available.
ies come with two antennas
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1.2 LED Indicator

The Activity LED will be blinking when:
The adapter is scanning for available wireless networks.  The adapter is transferring and/or receiving data.

1.3 Package Contents

N300 Series (ENEWI-2XN
Wireless N3 Detachable, External Antennas* x 2 Quick Installation Guide x 1  Installation CD (User Manual on CD) x 1
N150 Series (ENEWI-1XN
Wireless N1 Detachable, External Antennas* x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1  Installation CD (User Manual on CD) x 1
Note:
The antennas shown on the front cover are 5dBi antennas. Other type of antennas, such
* as 2dBi and 3dBi antennas, are also available.
4x)
00 PCI-E Adapter x 1
4x)
50 PCI-E Adapter x 1

1.4 System Requirements

Available PCI-E slot
®
Operating System: Windows  CD-ROM Drive
7, Windows Vista® or Windows® XP
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Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Hardware Installation

1. Shut down your computer and disconnect your computer’s power cord.
2. Open the case of your computer.
3. Locate an empty PCI-E slot.
4. Remove the bracket that blocks the selected P
5. Insert the PCI-E card firmly into the empty PCI-E slot.
CI-E slot, if there is one.
6. Make sure there is no loose connector or part inside the computer case.
7. Put the cover back to your computer case.
8. Attach the external antennas to the connectors on the back of the wireless adapter.
Note: The N150
9. Reconnect the power cord.
10. You can turn on your computer now.
Series only has one antenna.
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2.2 Software Installation

2.2.1 Windows® 7 and Windows Vista
The installation procedures are similar between Windows
®
®
7 and Windows Vista®.
A.
1. Click “Cancel,”
if you see the ‘Foun window.
d New Hardware Wizard’
B.
Insert the ‘Installation C on your computer’s configuration, one of the following 3 scenarios will happen (B-1 to B-3).
B-1
D” that comes with the package to the CD-ROM drive. Depending
The ‘Encore Welcome Screen’ appears
automatically, and then the ‘Quick Setup’ window in Step C will appear.
B-2
Instead of the ‘Encore Welcome Screen,’ the
‘AutoPlay’ window appears.
Select “Run autorun.exe.”
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B-3
If neither the ‘Encore Welcome
Screen’ nor the ‘AutoPlay’ window
appears, type “D:\autorun.exe” in the “Run” command window in the Start menu CD-ROM drive).
If the “Run” command window is not in
the Start menu, go to the Start menu
→ select “Run” in the list of results.
Note: Y CD-ROM drive number.
(‘D’ is the drive letter of your
→ type “run” in the “search box”
ou can use “Browse” to find the
C.
D.
Click “Software & Driver Installation
” in the ‘Quick Setup’ window.
Click “Yes” to continue,
if you see ‘D
following program to make changes to this computer?’ in the ‘User Account Control’ window.
o you want to allow the
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E.
F.
G.
Click “Install this driver software
anyway,”
if you see ‘W publisher of this driver software’ in the ‘Windows Security’ window.
indows can’t verify the
Click “Next” to continue,
when you see the ‘E
LAN Driver – PCIE Adapter’ window.
NCORE Wireless
1. Save any opened file in other program.
2. Check “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.”
3. Click “Finish” to
when you see ‘InstallS
Complete’ in the ‘ENCORE Wireless LAN Driver – PCIE Adapter’ window.
restart the computer,
hield Wizard
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2.2.2 Windows® XP

A.
1. Click “Cancel,”
if you see the ‘Foun Wizard’ window when you start Windows
for the first time after installing the hardware.
d New Hardware
B.
Insert the ‘Installation C on your computer’s configuration, one of the following 2 scenarios will happen (B-1 or B-2).
B-1
D” that comes with the package to the CD-ROM drive. Depending
The ‘Encore Welcome Screen’
appears automatically, and then the ‘Quick Setup’ window in Step C will appear.
B-2
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If the ‘Encore Welcome Screen’ does
not appear, type “D:\autorun.exe” in the “Run” command window in the Start menu of your CD-ROM drive).
Note: Y
ou can use “Browse” to find the
CD-ROM drive number.
(‘D’ is the drive letter
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C.
D.
E.
Click “Software & Driver Installation
” in the ‘Quick Setup’ window.
Click “Yes” to continue,
if you see ‘A
permission to continue’ in the ‘User Account Control’ window.
Click ”Next” to continue,
when you see the ‘E
Manager’ window.
program needs your
NCORE Wireless
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F.
G.
Click “Continue Anyway,”
if you see this warning message in the
ardware Installation’ window.
‘H
1. Save any opened file in other program.
2. Check “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.”
3. Click “Finish” to
when you see ‘InstallS
Complete’ in the ‘ENCORE Wireless Manager’ window.
restart the computer,
hield Wizard
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2.3 Removing the ENEWI-2XN4x or ENEWI-1XN4x software

In Windows 7® and Windows Vista®
Open the Windows Start menu → go to “Control Panel” → click “Uninstall a
program” under the ‘Programs’ category → select the ‘ENCORE Wireless L A N Driver - PCIE Adapter’ → click “Uninstall” → follow the on-screen instructions
In Windows XP®
Open the Windows Start menu → go to the “Encore Wireless Manager”
program group → select “Uninstall” → follow the on-screen instructions
Alternatively, open the Windows St
select “Add or Remove Programs” → select the “ENCORE Wireless Manager -
PCIE Adapter” → click “Uninstall” → follow the on-screen instructions
art menu → go to “Control Panel” →

2.4 Upgrading the ENEWI-2XN4x or ENEWI-1XN4x software

Upgrades may be available at the Encore Electronics’ website (www.encore-usa.com). You have to follow the steps below.
1. Write down the SSID (wireless network name) security key, passphrase or pre-shared key) for any wireless network you want to save. The saved network profiles will be erased after the upgrade.
2. Download the upgrade from ENEWI-2XN4x Encore Electronics’ website.
3. Remove the ENEWI-2XN4x or ENEWI-1XN4x
4. Restart your computer.
5. If the upgrade file ends in .zip,
6. Run the upgrade file (ending in .exe) that
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
you need to extract the .zip file first.
and password (also called network
or ENEWI-1XN4x’s SUPPORT page on
software from your computer.
you downloaded.
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Chapter 3: Connecting to Wireless Networks in Windows 7®

After installation, please use the W networks by following the steps below.
A.
indows Wireless Manager to connect to wireless
Left-click on the “Windows Wireless
Manager Tray Icon
.”
B.
C.
If you do not see the icon, click the
“Show hidden icons system tray.
1. Select the “W Connection” of your choice;
2. Click “Con
he “Connect automatically” check
Note: T box is checked by default. Your computer will automatically connect to the same wireless network when you are at the same location next time.
Note: If no
the warning message ‘Information sent over this network might be visible to others.’ will appear. Click “Connect” if you want to proceed. Step D will be skipped.
ireless Network
nect.”
wireless security is turned on,
” arrow in the
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