Manhattan 525473 User Manual
WIRELESS 150N
PCI CARD
USER MANUAL
MODEL 525473
MH-525473-UM-0713-01
Thank you for purchasing the Manhattan Wireless 150N PCI Card, model 525473.
This compact high-speed adapter allows you to connect your desktop computer
towireless networks so you can transfer or receive digital images, videos and MP3
les faster than ever, connecting to the wireless network with link speeds of up to
150 Mbps using the latest in wireless technology. This adapter is also compatible
with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points and wireless routers, giving you
the exibility to start upgrading your wireless network without the need to replace
your existing equipment.
Detailed instructions in this user manual make installation reasonably quick and
simple so you’ll soon be enjoying the benets of all these additional features:
• Detachable 3 dBi antenna with reverse SMA connector
• Supports WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) for increased multimedia data throughput
• Supports the most popular operating systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7/8
• Supports Software AP function
• Includes low prole 8 cm bracket
• Three-Year Warranty
System Requirements
• Desktop PC with Pentium 300 MHz-compatible processor or higher
• Windows XP, Vista or 7/8
• Available 32-bit PCI slot
Package Contents
• Wireless 150N PCI Card
• 1 antenna
• Quick install guide
• Low prole 8 cm bracket
• Setup CD with user manual
NOTE: Some screen images have been modied to t the format of this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Installation .............................................................................................................. 5
Conguration ........................................................................................................ 7
Manhattan WLAN Utility Main Screen ............................................................ 8
Connecting to an Available Wireless Network ...............................................10
Prole List .....................................................................................................11
Adding a Connection to a Prole ..........................................................11
Changing an Existing Prole ................................................................14
Importing and Exporting a Prole .........................................................14
Creating a Prole with WPS .................................................................15
Advanced ......................................................................................................18
About ......................................................................................................19
Wi-Fi Direct – Overview ............................................................................... 20
Wi-Fi Direct – Creating and Accepting Connections .................................... 24
Accepting a Wi-Fi Direct Connection Request ............................................. 24
Establishing a Wi-Fi Direct Connection with Another Client ................ 25
AP Mode ..................................................................................................... 26
Advanced ............................................................................................ 30
Access Control List ..............................................................................31
Connected Devices ............................................................................. 33
Client + AP Mode ......................................................................................... 34
Specications ..................................................................................................... 36
NOTE: The Windows XP screen images are similar for Windows 2000/ 2003/
Vista/7. Some images have been modied to t the format of this user manual.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
For the protection of equipment users and connected devices, follow these safety
guidelines:
1. This adapter is designed for indoor use only; do not place this adapter outdoors.
2. Do not place or use this adapter in excessively hot or humid environments.
3. Do not yank any connected cables.
4. Firmly secure this device if it’s placed at any signicant height to prevent
damage or injury should it fall.
5. Keep this device out of the reach of children.
6. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the adapter. If the adapter is not
working properly, contact your dealer (place of purchase) and ask for help. Do
not disassemble the adapter, as doing so will void the warranty.
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INSTALLATION
1. Turn off the computer and install the PCI card into a free PCI slot.
2. Close the computer case and power-on the computer.
3. The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard
screen will display automatically. Click “Cancel” to
continue.
4. Insert the included setup CD and run the “Setup.exe” program. Read the
license agreement that displays; select “I accept the terms of the license
agreement” and click “Next” to continue.
5. On the Setup Type screen, select “Install driver and Manhattan WLAN
Utility.” Select “Install driver only” if you prefer to use the Windows integrated
WLAN function. Click “Next.”
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6. In Windows XP, a “Microsoft Zero Conguration Tool” option displays. It’s
recommended that the alternative “Manhattan Conguration Tool” option be
selected, as it features more functions. Click “Next.”
Choose to install...
Install driver and Manhattan WLAN Utility
Install driver only
7. Once the software installation is complete, select “Yes, I want to restart my
computer.”
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CONFIGURATION
The conguration utility — which displays automatically once the adapter is
connected — is a useful utility that helps you congure the adapter and monitor
link status and statistics during the communication process. This adapter will autoconnect to the wireless device
that has the best signal strength
and no wireless security setting.
The conguration utility icon appears in the Windows systems tray while the
adapter is running. You can open it by double-clicking on the icon.
NOTE: On some systems, the icon may only
be visible when you view hidden icons:
Right-clicking the icon reveals several
choices (which may vary depending on the
operating system used):
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Launch Cong Utility
This starts the conguration utility. It performs the same function as double-
clicking the icon.
Switch to Client + AP Mode
In this mode, the Manhattan Wireless 450N Dual-Band USB Adapter acts as
both a wireless network adapter for your computer and an access point for other
wireless devices to connect to the network. In most cases, this function is not
needed and should not be activated.
Switch to AP Mode
In this mode, the wireless USB adapter acts as an access point for other wireless
devices to connect to the network, but it does not function as a regular wireless
network adapter. In most cases, this function is not needed and should not be
activated.
Windows Zero Conguration Tool (not shown)
In Windows XP, there is a Windows Zero Conguration Tool (WZC) option for
setting up wireless clients. When it’s selected, you will not use the Manhattan
WLAN conguration utility to connect to any wireless network. Instead, you
will use the Windows integrated so-called “Zero Cong” function. If you are
experienced in the use of the Windows Zero conguration function, you can use it
instead of the
Manhattan WLAN conguration utility. Unless you plan on using the AP mode
function of the WLAN adapter, there are no disadvantages to using Windows Zero
conguration over the Manhattan WLAN conguration utility. (This user manual
only includes instructions for the Manhattan WLAN conguration utility, however.)
Manhattan WLAN Utility Main Screen
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After you launch the utility, you’ll be
presented with the main screen. The
screen provides you with information
about your current wireless connection, such as the name (SSID) of the network the
computer is connected to, the current data rate and the computer’s IP address.
It also provides links to the various functions that the utility provides.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to each other
with no need for a wireless access point. It is similar to the older Ad-Hoc mode,
but it is easier to set up and provides more functionality. Refer to the detailed Wi-Fi
Direct section (Page 20) for details on how to use it.
Available Networks
Click this button to have the Manhattan wireless adapter scan for and display
a list of all wireless networks in range. Double-click an entry on that list to
establish a connection to that network. Read more in the Connecting to a Wireless
Network section (Page 10).
Link Information
Click for detailed information about the current wireless connection, which
some might even nd interesting.
Prole List
Whenever you establish a connection to a Wireless network, you can add
the connection to your prole list, enabling you to later quickly join the network
without having to provide the security credentials again. Read more on this in the
Prole List section (Page 11).
Advanced
Access to advanced settings is possible via this function. It is not needed
under normal circumstances to make any changes here. See the Advanced
Settings section (Page 18) for details.
About
This screen displays information about the software version of the WLAN
utility.
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Connecting to a Wireless Network
Click on the Available Networks button
Locate your wireless network in the list, and double-click it. In case the wireless
network is protected by a security key, a screen will show up asking you to conrm
the wireless settings. The example below uses WPA2-PSK authentication and
AES encryption. If you do not know what this means, or if you do not know which
values your wireless network uses, don’t worry: The utility detects the settings
automatically for you, and under normal circumstances there is no need to make
any changes. Simply click on the circled right arrow — and don’t waste your time
wondering why this screen is even here.
for a list of available wireless networks.
The next step is to enter the actual password of the wireless network. This is often
referred to as the passphrase. It is important not to confuse this with the WPS
PIN code, which is explained later in this manual. You need to type in the correct
password and click on the right arrow to connect to the wireless network.
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If the information you provided turns out to be correct, you’ll see a check mark
in front of the name of the network you’ve just connected to. The check mark
indicates a proper connection has been established.
If you entered a wrong password, the utility will not display an error message: It
will instead simply not show the check mark.
Another indication that something went wrong is when you click on the Link
Information button
and the screen displays “Status = Disconnected.”
Should that happen, double-click the network name and repeat the procedure —
until the utility indicates that you got it right!
Prole List
The properties of a connection — that is, the network name, the password, the
wireless channel and such — can be stored in a prole. If you connect to different
wireless networks on a regular basis, creating proles for these networks saves
you the trouble of entering the wireless password each and every time you want to
connect to the network.
Adding a Connection to a Prole
After you’ve successfully connected to a wireless network (see previous section),
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you can add that connection to a prole. To do that, open the Available Networks
screen, select the active connection indicated by the check mark (circled in red
below), then click on the icon (circled in green below).
The next screen allows you to provide a name for the prole (for example, “work
network”). The SSID (service set identier) will show the name of the network that
you’re connected to at the moment. The network type is set to the correct value by
default. (Infrastructure is by far the most common value.) Since the Manhattan
WLAN utility detects the correct settings by default, you should not make any
changes to the network type at this point.
On the next screen, you need to conrm the security settings and the optional
password (see previous section). After you’ve provided the correct information,
you’ll see the next screen, which asks you about the “Pre-logon Connection.”
When this feature is enabled, a wireless network connection will be established
before you log on to Windows so you can authenticate yourself against the
network server. If you don’t need this, you can leave this box unchecked. On
certain systems, the option is enabled by default and cannot be disabled (see the
screenshot). Click the right arrow to continue.
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