Encore ENEWI-2XN4x, ENEWI-1XN4x, ENUWI-2XN4x, ENUWI-1XN4x, ENEWI-2XN42 Quick Installation Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A — OVERVIEW....................................................................................... 2

A.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................... 2

A.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 2

A.3 PRODUCT PERFORMANCE ............................................................... 2

B — HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................... 3

C — SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................... 3

D — USING WINDOWS WIRELESS MANAGER IN WINDOWS 7® AND
WINDOWS VISTA

E — USING ENCORE WIRELESS WIZARD IN WINDOWS XP®........... 6

F — TECHNICAL SUPPORT................................................................... 6

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may differ from that depicted herein. All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective

holders. © 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.

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A — Overview

Thank you for choosing Encore Electronics’ Wireless N300/N150 PCI-E Adapter (ENEWI-2XN4x
or ENEWI-1XN4x). This pamphlet explains the essential steps to connect to your home or office
wireless network. For more details and screenshots, please refer to the User Manual in the
Installation CD.

A.1 Package Contents

 Wireless N300/N150 PCI-E Adapter x 1
 Quick Installation Guide x 1
 Installation CD (User Manual on CD) x 1
 Detachable, External Antenna*

* Encore Electronics’ Wireless N300/N15
antennas. The antennas shown on the front cover are 5dBi antennas. Other type of antennas,

such as 2dBi and 3dBi antennas, are also available.

x 2 (for N300 Series)

x 1 (for N150 Series)

0 PCI-E Adapter comes with different type of

A.2 System Requirements

 Available 1x PCI-E slot

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 Operating System: Windows
 CD-ROM Drive

7, Windows Vista®, or Windows® XP

A.3 Product Performance

The two charts below indicate the RELATIVE performance among the Wireless N300/N150
PCI-E Adapters. The product name
digit of the model number tells you an adapter’s range. For example, ENEWI-1XN45 comes with
a 5dBi antenna, and ENEWI-1XN42 comes with a 2dBi antenna.

tells you the adapter’s maximum theoretical speed. The last

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B — Hardware Installation

1. Shut down your computer, and then, disconnect your computer’s power cord.

2. Open the case of your computer

3. Locate an empty PCI-E slot. Make sure the wireless adapter can fit.

4. Insert the wireless adapter firmly into the empty PCI-E slot.

5. Put the cover back to your computer case.

6. Attach the external antennas to the connectors on the back of your wireless adapter.

Note: The N150 Series only has one antenna.

7. Reconnect the power cord, and then, turn on your computer.

C — Software Installation

1.

 Click “Cancel,” if you see the ‘Found New

Hardware Wizard’ window when you start

Windows for the first time after installing the
hardware.

2. Insert the ‘Ins

configuration, one of the following 3 scenarios will happen (A , B or C).

tallation CD” to the CD-ROM drive. Depending on your computer’s

A. The ‘Encore Welcome Window’ appears automatically, and then, the window

switches to the ‘Quick Setup’ window in Ste p 3.

B. The ‘AutoPlay’ window appears automatically

 If you see the ‘AutoPlay’ window instead, select

“Run autorun.exe.”

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C. Use ‘Run Command’ when A or B does not appear.

 If neither the ‘Encore Welcome Window nor the

‘AutoPlay’ window appears, type “D:\autorun.exe”
in the “Run Command” window in the Start menu
(

Note:

You can use “Br
If the “Ru

ype “run” in the “search box” → select “Run” in the list of results.

→ t

3. Quick Setup Window

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note:

owse” to find the CD-ROM drive letter.

n command” window is not in the Start menu, go to the Start menu ( )

 Click the “Software & Driver Installation

 Click “Yes” to continue, if you see ‘Do you

want to allow the following program to
make changes to this computer?’ in the

‘User Account Control’ window in Windows
7 or Windows Vista.

) (‘D’ is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).

” icon.

 Click “Install this driver software anyway,” if

you see ‘Windows can’t verify the
publisher of this driver software’ in the
‘Windows Security’ window in Windows 7 or
Windows Vista.

 Click “Continue Anyway,” if you see this

warning message in the ‘Hardware
Installation’ window in Windows XP.

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D — Using Windows Wireless Manager in Windows 7® and Windows Vista®

1. Windows 7 Tray Icon

Windows Vista Tray Icon

 Left-click on the “Windows Wireless

Manager Tray Icon” (

in Windows Vista).

Note: If
hidden icons (

you cannot see the icon, click the “Show

)” arrow in the system tray.

in Windows 7 and

2.

 Click “Connect to a network”

(NOT “Net

Note: This step

work and Sharing center.”)

only applies to Windows Vista.

3.

1. Select the “Wireless Network Connection”

of your choice.

2. Click “Connec

t.”

4.

1. Enter the “Security Key” (also called

password, passphrase or pre-shared key).

2. Click “OK.”

Note: If no

sent over this network might be visible to others.’ will appear. Select
“Connect Anyway” if you want to proceed.

wireless security is turned on, the warning message ‘Information

5.

The ‘Set Network Location’ window may appear.

1. Select “Home”, “Wo

will automatically configure the appropriate
firewall settings.

2. Click “Close” in t

rk” or “Public.” Windows

he follow-up window.

Note: This step

6.

The “Win

and

or help with the Windows Wireless Manager, please refer to “Help and Support” in the

Note: F
Start menu (

) at the lower left corner of your screen.

dow Wireless Manager Tray Icon” will become in Windows 7

in Windows Vista

only applies to Windows Vista.

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E — Using Encore Wireless Wizard in Windows XP®

1.

1. Right-click

Manager Tray Icon

2. Select “Set W

on the “Encore Wireless

izard.”

.”

2.

3.

4.

5.

1. Check “Wireless Local Area Networks

(Infrastructure).”

2. Click “Next,”
in the ‘Select Op

eration Mode’ window.

1. Select the ‘SSID’ (wireless network name)

you want to connect to.

2. Click “Next,”

Select The Infrastructure Connection

in the ‘

List’ window.

 Only enter and confirm the “Network Key”

(also called password, passphrase or
pre-shared key) of your router or access
point,

in the ‘Wireless Net

1. Check “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically.”

2. Click “Finish,”

in the “Setup TCP/IP” window.

work Properties’ window.

6.

 The ‘Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon’

at the lower right corner of the screen will

become green (

successful.

) when connection is

F — Technical Support

Before you contact our technical support, please read the User Manual in the Installation CD
and visit the support section in our website at www.Encore-USA.com
support request directly on our webpage. You can also reach us through one of the support
hotlines or emails listed on the back of this pamphlet.

. You can submit your

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* Local tech-support numbers are provided in selected countries. Service may change without prior notice.

Please visit www.encore-usa.com for more details.

Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.

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