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ENLWI-1XN42
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Encore ENLWI-1XN42 User Manual

© 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 ENLWI-1XN4X SOFTWARE...........................12
2.4 UPGRADING THE ENLWI-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
A2. WEP / WPA / WPA2 802.1X .................................................21
A3. ENABLING 802.1X IN WINDOWS®...........................................22
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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.........................................................................30
APPENDIX C. CONNECTING T O WIREL ESS NETWORKS WITH
WIRELESS ZERO CONNECTION IN WINDOWS XP
®
..31
E1. FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATE MENT 34
E2. EUROPE – EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY......................35
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.
© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Thank you for choosing Encore Electronics’ Wireless N150 PCI Adapter. With just a few steps, you will be enjoying the convenience of wireless networking at the speed that is five times 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, ENLWI-1XN42 supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) data encryption to help protect your data and privacy.
With Encore Electronics’ Wireless N150 PCI Adapter, you can smoothly browse 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
A. 32-bit PCI Connector B. Detachable, External 2dBi
Antenna
C. Antenna Connector D. Activity LED (Green)
Note: * N150 Series come with one antenna.
The antenna shown in the picture on the left is 2dBi antenna. Adapters with
other type of antennas are also available.
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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
N150 Series (ENLWI-1XN4x)
• Wireless N150 PCI Adapter x 1
• Detachable, External Antenna* x 1
• Quick Installation Guide x 1
• Installation CD (User Manual on CD) x 1
Note: * The antenna shown on the front cover is 2dBi antenna. Other type of antennas, such as
3dBi and 5dBi antennas, are also available.
1.4 System Requirements
• Available PCI 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 slot.
4. Remove the bracket that blocks the selected PCI slot, if there is one.
5. Insert the PCI card firmly into the empty PCI slot.
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 antenna to the connector on the back of the wireless adapter.
Note: The N150 Series only has one antenna.
9. Reconnect the power cord.
10. You can turn on your computer now.
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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 ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ window.
B.
Insert the ‘Installation CD” that comes with the package to the CD-ROM drive. Depending on your computer’s configuration, one of the following 3 scenarios will happen (B-1 to B-3).
B-1
z The ‘Encore Welcome Screen’ appears
automatically, and then the ‘Quick Setup’ window in Step C will appear.
B-2
z Instead of the ‘Encore Welcome Screen,’ the
‘AutoPlay’ window appears.
z Select “Run autorun.exe.”
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B-3
z If neither the ‘Encore Welcome
Screen’ nor the ‘AutoPlay’ window
appears, type “D:\autorun.exe” in the “Run” command window in the Start menu
(‘D’ is the drive letter of your
CD-ROM drive).
z If the “Run” command window is not in
the Start menu, go to the Start menu
→ type “run” in the “search box”
→ select “Run” in the list of results.
Note: You can use “Browse” to find the CD-ROM drive number.
C.
D.
z Click “Software & Driver Installation
” in the ‘Quick Setup’ window.
z 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.
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E.
F.
G.
1. Select the language you want to use
during the installation process;
2. Click “Next,”
when you see the ‘ENCORE Wireless Manager - InstallShield Wizard” Window.
z Click “Install this driver software
anyway,”
if you see ‘Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software’ in the ‘Windows Security’ window.
z Click “Next” to continue,
when you see the ‘ENCORE Wireless LAN Driver – PCI Adapter’ window.
H.
1. Save any opened file in other program;
2. Check “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now;”
3. Click “Finish” to restart the computer,
when you see ‘InstallShield Wizard
Complete’ in the ‘ENCORE Wireless LAN Driver – PCI Adapter’ window.
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2.2.2 Windows® XP
A.
B.
Insert the ‘Installation CD” that comes with the package to the CD-ROM drive. Depending on your computer’s configuration, one of the following 2 scenarios will happen (B-1 or B-2).
B-1
1. Click “Cancel,”
if you see the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ window when you start Windows
for the first time after installing the hardware.
z The ‘Encore Welcome Screen’
appears automatically, and then the ‘Quick Setup’ window in Step C will appear.
B-2
z 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: You can use “Browse” to find the CD-ROM drive number.
(‘D’ is the drive letter
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C.
D.
E.
z Click “Software & Driver Installation
” in the ‘Quick Setup’ window.
z Click “Yes” to continue,
if you see ‘A program needs your
permission to continue’ in the ‘User Account Control’ window.
1. Select the language you want to use
during the installation process;
2. Click “Next,”
when you see the ‘ENCORE Wireless Manager - InstallShield Wizard” Window.
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F.
G.
H.
z Click ”Next” to continue,
when you see the ‘ENCORE Wireless Manager – PCI Adapter’ window.
z Click “Continue Anyway,”
if you see this warning message in the ‘Hardware Installation’ window.
1. Save any opened file in other program;
2. Check “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now;”
3. Click “Finish” to restart the computer,
when you see ‘InstallShield Wizard
Complete’ in the ‘ENCORE Wireless Manager – PCI Adapter’ window.
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2.3 Removing the ENLWI-1XN4x software
In Windows 7® and Windows Vista®
z 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 – PCI Adapter’ → click “Uninstall” → follow the on-screen instructions
In Windows XP®
z Open the Windows Start menu → go to the “Encore Wireless M anager”
program group → select “Uninstall” → follow the on-screen instructions
z Alternatively, open the Windows Start menu
select “Add or Remove Programs” → select the “ENCORE Wireless Manager – PCI Adapter” → click “Uninstall” → follow the on-screen instructions
→ go to “Control Panel” →
2.4 Upgrading the ENLWI-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) and password (also called network 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 ENLWI-1XN4x’s SUPPORT page on Encore Electronics’ website.
3. Remove the ENLWI-1XN4x software from your computer.
4. Restart your computer.
5. If the upgrade file ends in .zip, you need to extract the .zip file first.
6. Run the upgrade file (ending in .exe) that you downloaded.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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