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Netronix W301 User Manual

IEEE 802.11n Wireless Series
Wireless 1T2R PCI Card
User Manual
Version: 2.1
Date: Sep. 8, 2009
FCC Certifications
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. It also obtains FCC Certifications (FCC ID is NOI-W301).These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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 television 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 approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE 802.11b/g or 802.11n operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
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CE Mark Warning
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022 Class B for ITE, the essential protection requirement of Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and it may be possible that information in this document is not up-to-date. Please check with your local distributors for the latest information. No part of this document can be copied or reproduced in any form without written consent from the company.
Trademarks:
All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective companies. Copyright ©2009, All Rights Reserved.
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、
加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停
用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
One IEEE 802.11n 1T2R PCI Card  Two antennas  One resource CD, including:
REALTEK 11n PCI Wireless LAN Driver and Utility  User’s Manual QIG
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your distributor.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 .................................................................................................................... 7 Introduction
1.1 Overview of the product......................................................................................................7
1.2 Features.............................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Application Diagram ............................................................................................................ 8
1.4 LED Status .......................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 ...................................................................................... 9 Installation Guide for Windows
2.1 Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Software Installation............................................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.2 Software Installation............................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 ..................................................................................................... 13 Management Guide
3.1 Making a Basic Network Connection ................................................................................ 13
3.1.1 Select a configuration tool ................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 To connect with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool............................................... 13
3.1.3 To connect with 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility...................................................... 14
3.2 Introduction to the 802.11n Wireless LAN Utility............................................................ 15
3.2.1 Interfaces............................................................................................................. 15
3.2.2 Available Network ................................................................................................15
3.2.3 Profile................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.4 General................................................................................................................ 20
3.2.5 ............................................................................................................. 21 Advanced
3.2.6 Status................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.7 Statistics............................................................................................................... 23
3.2.8 Wi-Fi Protect Setup................................................................................................24
Chapter 4 .......................................................................................... 27 Introduction for Vista user
4.1 Installation......................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 27
4.1.2 Software Installation for vista ................................................................................. 27
4.2 Management Guide........................................................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Interfaces................................................................................................................ 30
4.2.2 Available Network................................................................................................... 31
4.2.3 Profile.....................................................................................................................32
4.2.4 General................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.5 ................................................................................................................ 36 Advanced
4.2.6 Status ..................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.7 Statistics................................................................................................................. 38
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4.2.8 Wi-Fi Protect Setup................................................................................................39
Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................................................................. 41
Appendix B: Glossary ..................................................................................................................... 42
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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this product. Read this chapter to know about your IEEE 802.11n wireless 1T2R PCI Adapter.

1.1 Overview of the product

Comply with 802.11n Standards
The IEEE 802.11n Wireless 1T2R PCI adapter provides users to launch IEEE 802.11n wireless network at 300 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band, which is also compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g wireless devices at 11/54 Mbps.
Reliable Coverage
The PCI Card adopts MIMO has two external detachable omni directional antennas providing even better wireless performance, transmission rates, stability and coverage. You can configure this adapter with ad-hoc mode to connect to other 2.4GHz wireless computers, or with infrastructure mode to connect to a wireless AP or wireless router for accessing to Internet.
Enhanced Wireless Security and Privacy
This adapter includes a convenient Utility for scanning available networks and saving preferred networks that users usually connected with. Also, this product supports WPA/WPA2 encryptions and mechanisms, allowing users to quickly and easily configure wireless security.

1.2 Features

Support : 2.4GHz Frequency band, MIMO 1T2R  High Speed transfer data rate up to 300 Mbps  Support QoS Enhancement ( WMM, WMM-SA Client mode)  Supports wireless data encryption with 64/128-bit WPA, WPA2  Support MIMO Power saving mechanism  Complies with PCI 2.3  Compliant with FCC Part 15.247 for US, ETS 300 328 for Europe  Supports 2 SMA antenna (Standard 2.0 dB)  Driver support Windows 2000,2003, XP32/ 64, Vista 32/64, Linux
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1.3 Application Diagram

1.4 LED Status

LED Indications Status Working Status
Off The adapter is link down
Link LED
Green The adapter is already connected
The adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data
The adapter is activity and transmitting of receiving data.
Act LED
Green and flashing slowly
Green and fast flashing
Off The adapter is Radio off
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide for Windows

2.1 Hardware Installation

1. Make sure the computer is turned off. Remove the expansion slot cover from the computer.
2. Carefully slide the Wireless 1T2R PCI Card into the PCI slot. Push evenly and slowly and
ensure it is properly seated.
3. Secure the antennas on.
4. Turn on your computer. Windows detects the new hardware automatically.

2.2 Software Installation

2.2.1 Overview

The following driver installation guide uses Windows XP as the presumed operation system. The procedures and screens in Windows 2000 are familiar with Windows XP.
1. The system finds the newly installed device automatically. Click Cancel to close this window.
The Setup steps for Windows 2000 and XP are similar with each other. This user guide takes Windows XP for example.
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2.2.2 Software Installation

1. Insert the CD into your CD-Rom, and then appear an interface. Please click on PCI-E> Driver>
Win to start the installation.
2. The language-selecting window pops up. Please select the language you use and click “Next”.
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3. The welcome window pops up. Click the “Next” button to proceed.
4. Click the “Install” button to start installing.
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5. Please wait while installation.
6. Please wait again while installation
7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, select “Yes” or “No” to reboot the
system, then click Finish
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Chapter 3 Management Guide

This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. The configuration of the adapter in Windows XP is similar with that of Windows 2000. This User Guide takes Windows XP for example. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI).
There is no connection.
If the icon is green, there is good signal strength.
If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength.
Read this chapter to understand the management interface of the device and how to manage the device.

3.1 Making a Basic Network Connection

3.1.1 Select a configuration tool

In the following instruction for making a network connection, we use the provided Utility to configure your wireless network settings.
Note: You could use either the software we provide or Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to
configure this adapter.

3.1.2 To connect with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool

After specifying the Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure your wireless network, right click on the
network.
icon on system tray. Select “View Available Wireless Networks” to specify your wireless
The tool shows the available wireless networks. Select your demanding network to connect with. To connect to a wireless network, please click Change advanced settings to be compatible with your wireless network settings.
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