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

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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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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: WindowsCD-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
(NOTNet
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.
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