Wireless N 150 USB Adapter
KEEBOX W150NU
User Guide
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 the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provid e reasonable protection against harmful inter ference in a residential ins tallation. This eq uipment
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 televi sion reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly a pproved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set for th for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure complianc e. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in typical laptop
computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with
related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.
Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................... ...................................... ................1
Package Contents............................. ................................................................................................... ..................................... ..............1
System Requirements.................................................................................................................................. ........................................... 1
Introduction........................................ ...................................... ..................................................................................................... ...........2
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Hardware Overview................................................................................. ............................. ...................................................................4
Installation Procedure.............................................................................................................................................. ................................5
System Preparation................................................................................. .................................................................. ..............................5
Removing Existing Wireless Adapter Installation ............................ ..................................................................... ..............................5
Disabling Other Wireless Adapters.................................................. ................................... ................................................................6
Installing the Wireless Adapter ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Adapter Configuration ............. .................................. ........................................................................................................... .................14
KEEBOX 150N Wireless Utility ................ ........................................................................ .................................................................14
Available Network................................................................................................ ................................ ..................................... ......... 15
Profile Management ................................................. ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ................................ ..............................16
Creating a Wireless Profile................................................................................ ............................................................................17
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile.......... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..............................................18
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- Open \ WEP.................................... ..... ... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ..... ................................ ....19
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- Shared \ WEP.............................. ..... ... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. ...... .. ... . ................................20
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA-PSK \ TKIP............................................ ..... ... .. ...... .. ... .................................21
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA-PSK \ AES............................................... ...... .. ...... .. ... .... .............................22
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA2-PSK \ TKIP.................................................................... ............................23
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA2-PSK \ AES.................................................................................................24
Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile................................................................................. ..................................... .25
Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Open Authentication ....................................................................................27
Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Shared Authentication.................................................................... ..............28
Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA-EAP (Enterprise) Authentication ........................................................29
Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA-PSK (Personal) Authentication...........................................................31
Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA2-EAP (Enterprise) Authentication ......................................................32
Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA2-PSK (Personal) Authentication ........................................................34
Enabling and Configuring 802.1x Parameter for a Wireless Profile............................................ ..............................................35
Configuring 802.1x Validate Server Certificate Settings ..................... ..................................... .................................................36
Editing a Wireless Profile......................................... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ...... .. .. . ..................................... ....................37
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WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................................................................................................... .........................38
WPS PIN Code .......................................................... ................................................................ ...................................... ..............40
About.............................................. ...................................... ..................................... ............................. ............................................ 41
Technical Specifications.................................................... ...... .. ...... .. ... ..... ... ... ..... ... ..... ... .. ....................................................................42
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Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Product Overview
Product Overview
Package Contents
Wireless N 150 USB Adapter
Installation Guide
System Requirements
Computer
CD-ROM Drive
Available USB 2.0 port
Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4), Windows XP (Service Pack 2), Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Network
802.11n or 802.11g Wireless Access Point or Router
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Introduction
The Wireless N 150 USB adapter provides a convenient method for connecting a PC or notebook to a wireless network.
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Features
Compatible with IEEE 802.11n draft standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to150Mbps
Compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to 54Mbps
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b standard to provide a wireless data rate of up to11Mbps
Operates at 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz frequency band to meet worldwide regulations
Dynamic data rate scaling at 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 for IEEE 802.11g
Dynamic data rate scaling at 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for IEEE 802.11b
Maximum reliability, t hroughput, and connectivity with automatic data rate switching
Support for wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WEP security standard
Support for infrastructure networks via an access point and ad-hoc networks via a peer-to-peer communication
Sup port for WEP, 802.1x, WPA, and WPA2 enhanced security
Friendly user configuration and utilities
Drivers support Windows 2K, XP 32/64 -bit, Vista 32/ 64-bit, Windows 7 32/ 64-bit
External WPS button to provide an easy connection to an access point or wireless router
High speed USB 2.0 interface
RoHS compliant
Integrated antenna
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Hardware Overview
WPS Button
Press the WPS button to
automatically establish a
connection to an access
point or wireless router that
has WPS-enabled. Refer to
WPS Push Button
Confi
uration (PBC)33 for
USB Connection
Take of the adapter’s lid
and connect the USB
connection to an available
USB port on your computer.
Activity LED
This LED flashes when
there is network activit
.
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Installation Procedure
System Preparation
Ensure that you carry out the following on your computer before installing the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter:
Remove existing wireless adapter installations
Disable any wireless adapters that are built-in to your computer
Ensure that you have the correct wireless settings, such as the SSID and security settings, for the wireless network that you want
to connect to.
Removing Existing Wireless Adapter Installation
If you currently have a wireless adapter installed in your computer, ensure you uninstall the wireless adapter software before
installing the software for the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter as this may cause a conflict with the new software. If you want to use
multiple wireless adapters on your computer at different times, configure the utilities so that they do not load when the computer
boots up. If you are running Windows XP or a later Windows version, the built-in wireless utility can be used to manage all adapters.
To remove the existing wireless utility on a PC running Windows XP/Vista/7:
Click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs
Select the wireless utility that you want to remove.
Click the Remove button and follow the steps in the wizard to remove the utility.
To remove the existing wireless utility on a PC running Windows 2000:
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs
Select the wireless utility that you want to remove.
Click the Remove button and follow the steps in the wizard to remove the utility.
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Disabling Other Wireless Adapters
A built-in wireless adapter is included in most new laptops. In order to prevent any potential conflicts, it is recommended to disable
the built-in wireless adapter before installing the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter.
Carry out the following to disable a network adapter:
1. On your computer’s desktop, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
2. Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button.
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3. In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list and click the + icon
next to Network Adapters.
4. Right-click the adapter that you would like to disable and select the
Disable option.
5. Click the Yes button to confirm that you want to disable the adapter.
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6. The adapter’s icon will now be crossed out with a red X, which indicates
that the adapter is disabled. If you would like to re-enable the adapter in
the future, right-click it and select the Enable option.
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Installing the Wireless Adapter
Carry out the following to install the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter:
Caution: Ensure that you install the driver software on the included CD before connecting the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter
to your computer.
1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer and click Setup.
2. The InstallShield Wizard will appear. Click the Next button to proceed to the next
window.
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3. Specify the location that you want to install the utility files in. By default, the utility
application files are installed in the C:\Program Files\KEEBOX\150N Wireless
Utility folder. If you want to install the files in a different location, click the Browse
button. When you have selected the utility installation location, click Next to continue
to the next wizard window.
4. Specify the program folder that you want the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Utility icon
to be installed in. By default, the wizard creates a program folder called
KEEBOX\150N Wirel ess Ut il i ty . If you would like to create a different folder name,
enter the name of the new folder in the Program Folder field. To use an existing
folder, select the folder in the Existing Folders section. When you have specified
the Program Folder settings, click Next to continue to the next wizard window.
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5. The following window appears while the installation is being carried out:
6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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7. Insert the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter into an available
USB port on your computer.
8. The Found New Hardware icon will display in the Windows Taskbar. The
Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically install the driver for the
Wireless N 150 USB adapter.
9. After the driver has been installed, the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter icon
will appear in the right corner of the Windows Taskbar.
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10. Right-click the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter icon and select the Available Networks
11. This will open the KEEBOX 150 N Wireless Utility, as shown below.
option.
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Adapter Configuration
Adapter Configuration
KEEBOX 150N Wireless Utility
The user can use the KEEBOX 150N Wireless Utility to manage the KEEBOX Wireless 150N USB Adapter. The utility provides a
user friendly method for configuring the wireless adapter’s settings.
Menu Navigation Tabs
Configuration Area
Current Wireless
Connection Summary
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Adapter Configuration
Available Network
The Available Network window is used to display all the available wireless networks that are located in your area. You can also use
this window to connect to one of the available wireless networks.
Network Name
(SSID):
MAC (BSSID):
This field displays the Service Set Identifier
(SSID) of the wireless network. An SSID is
used to assign a name to the wireless
network.
This field displays the Basic Service Set
Identifier (BSSID) of the wireless device. The
BSSID is usually the MAC address of the
wireless device.
Signal:
Security:
Channel:
Connect
Button:
Refresh Button:
This field displays the strength of the wireless
connection.
This field displays the security method that
has been implemented on the wireless
network. If a wireless network has no security
enabled, this field will display Disable.
This field displays the channel that the wireless network is using.
Use this button to connect to a wireless network. To connect to a wireless network:
1. Click the Network Name (SSID) of the wirele ss LAN that you want to.
2. Click the Connect button.
3. If choosing a secure wireless network, a pop-up window will appear.
4. Enter the required security information to connect to the wireless network.
Click this button to refresh the list of wireless networks.
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Adapter Configuration
Profile Management
The Profile Management window is used to display and manage wireless network profiles. To enable a Profile, click the button
next to the Profile Management tab and select the appropriate profile from the list.
New:
Click this button to create a new wireless profile.
Refer to page 17 for more information on how to
create a new wireless profile.
Properties:
Remove:
Connect:
Information:
Click this button to modify an existing wireless
profile. Refer to page 36 for more information on
how to modify an existing wireless profile.
Click this button to delete an existing wireless
profile.
To use an existing wireless profile, select the
wireless profile from the list and click Connect.
This section displays the Profile Name, SSID,
Network Type, Authentication Type, and
Encryption Type of the wireless profile that has
been selected in the profile list.
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Creating a Wireless Profile
The following window appears after clicking the New button in the Profile Management window.
Profile Name:
Network Name
(SSID):
Network Type:
Basic Security
for Personal:
Advanced
Security for
Enterprise:
Enter a name to identify the loca tion that the
new profile will be used in, (e.g. Lounge,
Coffee Shop, Work).
Enter the SSID of the wireless network that
you want to use this profile f or.
Use the drop-down menu to select the
wireless network type. If you will be
connecting to a wireless router or access
point, select the Infrastructure mode. Select
the Ad-Hoc option if you will connect to a
peer-to-peer wireless network.
Click this radio button if you are connecting
the Wireless N 150 USB adapter to a home
wireless network. Refer to page 18 for more
information.
Click this radio button if you are connecting
the Wireless N 150 USB adapter to a
company wireless network. Refer to page 25
for more information.
Adapter Configuration
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Adapter Configuration
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile
Click the Basic Security for Personal radio button to create a basic wireless profile. The Basic Security Wireless Profile supports
the Open\Disable, Open\WEP, Shared\WEP, WPA-PSK\TKIP, WPA-PSK\AES, WPA2-PSK\TKIP, and WPA2-PSK\AES security
types. Use the Security drop-down menu to select the security type.
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Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- Open \ WEP
Select the Open \ WEP option from the Security drop-down menu to use the Open \ WEP security option.
Enable 802.1x:
Network Key:
Display Key:
Wepkey Index:
Check this box to enable 802.1x settings
on the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter. If
enabling 802.1x, the fields required for
configuring the 802.1x parameters appear
in the section that is used for Network
Key configuration. See page 35 for more
information on how to configure the
Wireless N 150 USB Adapter to use
802.1x.
If not enabling 802.1x, enter the WEP ke y
that is used on your access point or
wireless router.
Check this box if you would like to view
the key that has been entered in the
Network Key field. If this box is left
unchecked, the Network Key will appear
as a series of *.
Use the drop-down menu to select the
WEP Key Index Number that is being
used on your access point or wireless
router.
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes made.
Adapter Configuration
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Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- Shared \ WEP
Select the Shared \ WEP option from the Security drop-down menu to use the Shared \ WEP security option.
Network Key:
Display Key:
Wepkey Index :
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Enter the WEP key that is used on your
access point or wireless router.
Check this box if you would like to view
the key that has been entered in the
Network Key field. If this box is left
unchecked, the Network Key will appear
as a series of *.
Use the drop-down menu to select the
WEP Key Index Number that is being
used on your access point or wireless
router.
Click this button when you have finished
configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes
made.
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Adapter Configuration
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA-PSK \ TKIP
Select the WPA-PSK \ TKIP option from the Security drop-down menu to use the WPA-PSK \ TKIP security option.
Network Key:
Display Key:
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Enter the WPA key that is used on your
access point or wireless router.
Check this box if you would like to view
the key that has been entered in the
Network Key field. If this box is left
unchecked, the Network Key will appear
as a series of *.
Click this button when you have finished
configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes
made.
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Adapter Configuration
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA-PSK \ AES
Select the WPA-PSK \ AES option from the Security drop-down menu to use the WPA-PSK \ AES security option.
Network Key:
Display Key:
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Enter the WPA key that is used on your
access point or wireless router.
Check this box if you would like to view
the key that has been entered in the
Network Key field. If this box is left
unchecked, the Network Key will appear
as a series of *.
Click this button when you have finished
configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes
made.
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Adapter Configuration
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA2-PSK \ TKIP
Select the WPA2-PSK \ TKIP option from the Security drop-down menu to use the WPA2-PSK \ TKIP security option.
Network Key:
Display Key:
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Enter the WPA2 key that is used on your
access point or wireless router.
Check this box if you would like to view
the key that has been entered in the
Network Key field. If this box is left
unchecked, the Network Key will appear
as a series of *.
Click this button when you have finished
configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes
made.
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Adapter Configuration
Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA2-PSK \ AES
Select the WPA2-PSK \ AES option from the Security drop-down menu to use the WPA2-PSK \ AES security option.
Network Key:
Display Key:
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Enter the WPA2 key that is used on your
access point or wireless router.
Check this box if you would like to view
the key that has been entered in the
Network Key field. If this box is left
unchecked, the Network Key will appear
as a series of *.
Click this button when you have finished
configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes
made.
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Adapter Configuration
Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile
Click the Advanced Security for Enterprise radio button to create an advanced wireless profile. Use the drop-down menus to select
the Authentication and Encr yption Type that is being used on your wireless network.
Authentication
Type:
Encryption
Type:
Enable 802.1x:
Network Key:
Use the drop-down menu to select
the Authentication Type that is being
used on your wireless network. The
available options are:
Open
Shared
WPA-EAP (Enterprise)
WPA-PSK (Personal)
WPA2-EAP (Enterprise)
WPA2-PSK (Personal)
Use the drop-down menu to select
the Encryption Method that your
wireless network is using with the
specified authentication type.
Check this box to enable 802.1x
settings on the Wireless N 150 USB
Adapter. If enabling 802.1x, the
fields required for configuring the
802.1x parameters appear in the
section that is used for Network Key
configuration. See page 35 for more
information on how to configure the
Wireless N 150 USB Adapter to use
802.1x.
If not enabling 802.1x, enter the WEP key that is used on your access point or wireless router.
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Display Key:
Check this box if you would like to view the ke y t hat has bee n entered in the Netw ork Key field. If this box is left
unchecked, the Network Key will appear as a series of *.
Wepkey Index :
Use the drop-down menu to select the WEP Key Index Number that is being used on your access point or
wireless router.
OK Button:
Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Cancel Button:
Click this button to cancel any changes made.
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Authentication
Select the Open authentication type from the
Type:
drop-down menu.
Adapter Configuration
Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Open Authentication
Encryption
Type:
Enable 802.1x:
Network Key:
Display Key:
Wepkey Index :
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
If your network is using encryption with the
open authentication method, select WEP
from the drop-down menu. If no encryption is
being used select Disabled.
Check this box to enable 802.1x settings on
the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter. If enabling
802.1x, the fields required for configuring the
802.1x parameters appear in the section that
is used for Network Key configuration. See
page 35 for more information on how to
configure the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter to
use 802.1x.
If not enabling 802.1x, enter the WEP key that is used on your access point or wireless router.
Check this box if you would like to view the ke y t hat has bee n entered in the Netw ork Key field. If this box is left
unchecked, the Network Key will appear as a series of *.
Use the drop-down menu to select the WEP Key Index Number that is being used on your access point or
wireless router.
Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes made.
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Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Shared Authentication
Authentication
Type:
Select the Shared authentication type from
the drop-down menu.
Adapter Configuration
Encryption
Type:
Network Key:
Display Key:
Wepkey Index:
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
The Shared authentication option only
supports the WEP encryption method.
Enter the WEP key that is used on your
access point or wireless router.
Check this box if you would like to view the
key that has been entered in the Network
Key field. If this box is left unchecked, the
Network Key will appear as a series of *.
Use the drop-down menu to select the WEP
Key Index Number that is being used on your
access point or wireless router.
Click this button when you have finished
configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes
made.
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Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA-EAP (Enterprise) Authentication
Authentication
Type:
Encryption
Type:
Enable 802.1x:
EAP Type:
Select the WPA-EAP (Enterprise)
authentication type from the drop-down
menu.
Use the drop-down menu to select whether
the TKIP or AES encryption method is being
used on your network.
The WPA-EAP (Enterprise) authentication
method uses 802.1x.
Use the drop-down menu to select the EAP
Type being used by your network.
If selecting the EAP_TLS option, select the
User Certificate that is being used from the
User Certificate drop-down menu.
If selecting the EAP_PEAP option, select the
PEAP Inner value that is being used from the
PEAP Inner drop-down menu.
If selecting the EAP_TTLS option, select the
TTLS Inner value that is being used from the
TTLS Inner drop-down menu.
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Cancel Button:
User Name:
Password:
OK Button:
Enter the user name that is being used for 802.1x in this field.
Enter the password for the 802.1x user name in this field.
Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes made.
Adapter Configuration
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Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA-PSK (Personal) Authentication
Authentication
Type:
Encryption
Type:
Network Key:
Display Key:
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Use the drop-down menu to select
the WPA-PSK (Personal)
authentication option.
Use the drop-down menu to select
whether the TKIP or AES
encryption type is being used on
your wireless network.
Enter the WPA key that is used on
your access point or wireless
router.
Check this box if you would like to
view the key that has been
entered in the Network Key field.
If this box is left unchecked, the
Network Key will appear as a
series of *.
Click this button when you have
Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile.
finished configuring the
Click this button to cancel any changes made.
advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any
changes made.
Adapter Configuration
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Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA2-EAP (Enterprise) Authentication
Authentication
Type:
Encryption
Type:
Enable 802.1x:
EAP Type:
User Name:
Password:
Server Settings:
Select the WPA2-EAP (Enterprise)
authentication type from the drop-down
menu.
Use the drop-down menu to select whether
the TKIP or AES encryption method is being
used on your network.
The WPA-EAP (Enterprise) authentication
method uses 802.1x.
Use the drop-down menu to select the EAP
Type being used by your network.
If selecting the EAP_TLS option, select the
User Certificate that is being used from the
User Certificate drop-down menu.
If selecting the EAP_PEAP option, select the
PEAP Inner value that is being used from the
PEAP Inner drop-down menu.
If selecting the EAP_TTLS option, select the
TTLS Inner value that is being used from the
TTLS Inner drop-down menu.
Enter the user name that is being used for 802.1x in this field.
Enter the password for the 802.1x user name in this field.
Click this button to configure the Trusted Root Certification Authorities List. See page 36 for more information.
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Cancel Button:
OK Button:
Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes made.
Adapter Configuration
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Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA2-PSK (Personal) Authentication
Authentication
Type:
Encryption
Type:
Network Key:
Display Key:
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Use the drop-down menu to select
the WPA2-PSK (Personal)
authentication option.
Use the drop-down menu to select
whether the TKIP or AES
encryption type is being used on
your wireless network.
Enter the WPA key that is used on
your access point or wireless
router.
Check this box if you would like to
view the key that has been
entered in the Network Key field.
If this box is left unchecked, the
Network Key will appear as a
series of *.
Click this button when you have
Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile.
finished configuring the
Click this button to cancel any changes made.
advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any
changes made.
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Adapter Configuration
Enabling and Configuring 802.1x Parameter for a Wireless Profile
The Open \ WEP Basic and Advanced Security options can be configured to use 802.1x. To use 802.1x with these security options,
check the Enable 802.1x box and configure the parameters that appear in the 802.1x Settings section as described below:
Enable 802.1x:
EAP Type:
User Name:
Password:
Server Settings:
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Check this box to enable 802.1x.
Use the drop-down menu to select the EAP
Type being used by your network.
If selecting the EAP_TLS option, select the
User Certificate that is being used from the
User Certificate drop-down menu.
If selecting the EAP_PEAP option, select the
PEAP Inner value that is being used from the
PEAP Inner drop-down menu.
If selecting the EAP_TTLS option, select the
TTLS Inner value that is being used from the
TTLS Inner drop-down menu.
Enter the user name that is being used for 802.1x in this field.
Enter the password for the 802.1x user name in this field. Check the Display Password box to display the
password in clear text. To display the passwords as a series of ****, uncheck the Display Password box.
Click this button to configure the Trusted Root Certification Authorities List. See the following page for more
information.
Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile.
Click this button to cancel any changes made.
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Configuring 802.1x Validate Server Certificate Settings
Carry out the following to configure the 802.1x Validate Server Certificate Settings.
Validate Server
Certificate:
Check this box to enable the 802.1x Validate
Server Certificate option.
Adapter Configuration
Trust Root
Certification
Authorities List:
OK Button:
Cancel Button:
Carry out the following to add a new Trust
Server:
1. Enter the DNS host name of the Trust
Server in the input field.
2. Click the Add button.
Carry out the following to remove a Trust
server.
1. Select the Trust Server that you want
to remove from the list.
2. Click the Remove button.
Click this button when you have finished configuring the Validate Server Certificate settings.
Click this button to cancel any changes made to the Validate Server Certificate settings.
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Adapter Configuration
Editing a Wireless Profile
To modify an existing wireless profile, select the profile that you want to modify in the Profile Management list and click the
Properties button to reveal the following window.
Profile Name:
Network Name
(SSID):
Network Type:
Basic Security
for Personal:
Advanced
Security for
Enterprise:
Enter a name to identify the loca tion that the
new profile will be used in (e.g. Lounge,
Coffee Shop, Work).
Enter the SSID of the wireless network that
you want to use this profile f or.
Use the drop-down menu to select the
wireless network type. If you will be
connecting to a wireless router or access
point, select the Infrastructure mode. Select
the Ad-Hoc option if you will connect to a
peer-to-peer wireless network.
Click this radio button if you are connecting
the Wireless N 150 USB adapter to a home
wireless network. Refer to page 18 for more
information.
Click this radio button if you are connecting
the Wireless N 150 USB adapter to a
company wireless network. Refer to page 25
for more information.
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WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC)
Carry out the following steps to connect to your network using the WPS Push Button Configuration method.
1. Press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for four seconds until the wizard screen
appears.
2. Press the WPS button located on your access point or router to continue.
Router WPS
Button
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3. The following window appears while the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter
attempts to connect to the access point or wireless router.
4. After the adapter has successfully established a network connection, the
following screen will appear on your computer. Click Finish to complete
WPS PBC setup.
Adapter Configuration
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Adapter Configuration
WPS PIN Code
Carry out the following steps to connect to your network using the WPS PIN Code method
1. Select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next.
2. Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your
access point or wireless router. Please refer to the manufacture’s manual for instructions. Once you click Next, you will have 2
minutes to enter this number in your access point or wireless router.
3. The adapter will try to establish connectivity to your access point or wireless router.
4. When this screen appears, you have successfully established connectivity. Click Finish to complete your setup.
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About
Use the About window to view information about the Firmware and Utility versions of the wireless adapter.
Adapter Configuration
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
General
Bus Type USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible)
Antenna Type Integrated Antenna
Operating Voltage 5VDC + / - 10%
Current Consumption 550mA at Continuous Transmit Mode
220mA at Receive Mode (Target)
LEDs Active LED
Dimensions Length: 28mm (PCBA)
Width: 12mm (PCBA)
Height: 6mm (PCBA)
IEEE 802.11b Wirel es s
Standard IEEE 802.11b
Radio and Antenna Modulation Schemes DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK
Operating Frequency 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM Band
Channel Numbers 11 channels for United States
13 channels for European countries
14 channels for Japan
Data Rate 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK
Transmitter Output Power at Antenna Connector TBD
Receiver Sensitivity at Antenna Connector TBD
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Technical Specifications
IEEE 802.11g Wirel es s
Standard IEEE 802.11g
Radio and Antenna Modulation Schemes BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
Operating Frequency 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM Band
Channel Numbers 11 channels for United States
13 channels for European countries
13 channels for Japan
Data Rate 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK
Transmitter Output Power at Antenna Connector TBD
Receiver Sensitivity at Antenna Connector TBD
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Technical Specifications
IEEE 802.11n Wirel es s
Standard Draft n
Radio and Modulation Type BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM
Operating Frequency 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM Band
Draft 802.11n (20MHz, 800ns GI): 65 / 58.5 / 52 / 39 / 26 / 19.5 /
13 / 6.5Mbps
Draft 802.11n (40MHz, 800ns GI): 135 / 121.5 / 108 / 81 / 54 / 40.5
/ 27 / 13.5Mbps
Data Rate
Draft 802.11n (20MHz, 400ns GI): 72.2 / 65 / 57.8 / 43.3 / 28.9 /
21.7 / 14.4 / 7.2Mbps
Draft 802.11n (40MHz, 400ns GI): 150 / 135 / 120 / 90 / 60 / 45 /
30 / 15Mbps
Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK
Transmitter Output Power at Antenna Connector TBD
Receiver Sensitivity at Antenna Connector TBD
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