PLANET WNL-9501 User Manual
802.11n Wireless PCI Express Adapter
802.11nWirelessPCIExpressAdapter
WNL‐9501
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resulting from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication
and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of
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All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
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 FCC Rules. 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 or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In
order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity
to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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CE Mark Warning
This is a class B device in a domestic environment; this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE of THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication
terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive
repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and
Satellite Earth Station Equipment) as of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However,
special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with
electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, and France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
WEEE regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the
presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of
electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out
wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to
collect such WEEE separately.
Revision
User
’s Manual for PLANET 802.11n Wireless PCI Express Adapter
Model: WNL-9501
Rev: EM-WNL-9501_v2.0 (December, 2013)
Part No. 2081-E22140-002
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................5
1.1 Package Contents .................................................................................................................5
1.2 Product Description ...............................................................................................................5
1.3 Product Features...................................................................................................................6
1.4 Hardware Description............................................................................................................7
Chapter 2. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................8
2.1 Hardware Installation.............................................................................................................8
2.2 Utility Installation....................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3. CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORK ................................................................... 13
3.1 Connecting with PLANET 11n PCI-E Wireless LAN Utility................................................. 13
3.2 Connecting with WPS......................................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method ............................................................. 17
3.2.2 PIN method ............................................................................................................ 18
3.3 Connecting with Windows built-in wireless utility ............................................................... 22
3.3.1 Windows XP - Use Windows Zero Configuration................................................... 22
3.3.2 Windows 7 - Use Windows 7 WLAN AutoConfig ................................................... 26
Chapter 4. MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Profile.................................................................................................................................. 29
4.1.1 Add a profile ........................................................................................................... 29
4.1.2 Modify a profile....................................................................................................... 31
4.1.3 Delete a profile ....................................................................................................... 31
4.2 Advanced............................................................................................................................ 32
Chapter 5. SoftAP MODE (For Windows 7 only)............................................................................... 33
Appendix: Specifications................................................................................................................... 36
Appendix: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 37
Appendix: Glossary............................................................................................................................ 38
Appendix: FAQ.................................................................................................................................... 43
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Chapter 1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
The following items should be contained in the package:
802.11nWirelessPCIExpressAdapter
WNL‐9501
WNL-9501 (802.11n
Wireless PCI Express
Adapter)
If there is any item missing or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.
Quick Installation Guide CD (including
driver/utility/user’s manual)
1.2 Product Description
Stable PCI Express Adapter with 11n Performance
For higher wireless transfer performance, we are glad to introduce PLANET 802.11n wireless PCI
Express adapter ─ WNL-9501. It is a PCI Express wireless adapter that can operate in either Ad-Hoc
mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint without an Access Point) or Infrastructure mode (Point to
Point/Point to Multipoint with an Access Point) 2.4GHz frequency band; it’s backward compatible with
802.11b and 802.11g for users to create a new wireless environment based on the existing wireless
network. With the integration of the latest innovative 802.11n technology, the maximum data rate of the
WNL-9501 is up to 150Mbps which is almost three times of standard G.
High Speed 802.11n Wireless Experience
Featuring smart antenna technology, the 802.11n design helps combat distortion and interference, so
this Network Card can send its data streams with greater distances and be more reliable. The
WNL-9501 supports the most convenient security, ” Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)“, which is the way to
build connection between wireless network clients and this wireless router. This WNL-9501 supports
two types of WPS, Push-Button Configuration (PBC) and PIN code (key wireless adapter card pin
number).
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Advanced Wireless Security
For WLAN security issues, the WNL-9501 supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and
WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for securing wireless network connections. The driver and utility
support the most popular operating systems, such as Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. With
advanced features and high performance capability, the WNL-9501 is an excellent choice for
constructing a wide range of wireless solutions.
Software Access Point Function for Wireless Connection Sharing (For Windows 7 only)
More than just being an adapter for PC and laptop connecting to high speed wireless network, the
WNL-9501 can also become a wireless access point. By applying the PCI Express Wireless LAN
Utility included in the package, users can switch the WNL-9501 operation mode between Station mode
and Access Point mode. When the WNL-9501 is in the Access Point mode, it turns to a Wi-Fi Hotspot.
The Wi-Fi supported devices such as iPhone / Android / Windows Phone / iPad / PSP can connect to it
and share the wireless access easily.
1.3 Product Features
Compliant with PCI Express 1.0a - x1 PCI Express standard
2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation
Supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) utility and hardware button
Compliant with IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
802.11n provides up to 150Mbps data rate
Supports 64/128-bit WEP , WAP/WAP2 , and WPA/WPA2-PSK high-level security mechanisms
Supports Ad-Hoc (supports 802.11b and 802.11b/g mode) / Infrastructure mode (supports
802.11b , 802.11b/g and 802.11b/g/n mix mode)
Supports WMM (WiFi Multi-Media) function to meet the multi-media data bandwidth requirement.
(the connected AP and the application must support WMM as well)
Support of Power Save mode
Support of the most popular operating systems including Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.
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1.4 Hardware Description
Product Outlook
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LED Definition
There is an LED equipped on the wireless adapter. When the data is transmitting, the LED
will be flashing.
LED Description
ON System is working
OFF System is not working / No Power
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Chapter 2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Hardware Installation
Please follow the instructions below to install the PCI Express Wireless Adapter:
1. If you have ever installed other wireless adapters before, please uninstall the
existing drivers and utilities first.
2. The following installation is performed in Windows 7. The procedures in other
operating systems are similar.
3. It’s recommended to touch some metal material before installing the network
card, or the static on your body may damage the components on network card
and computer.
Step 1. Switch the computer off, remove the cover and insert the wireless network card into an
empty PCIe slot of your computer.
Figure 2-1-1
Step 2. Fasten the antennas to the antenna connectors on the network card by clockwise direction.
Figure 2-1-2
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Step 3. You can bend the antenna to best suit your actual needs.
Figure 2-1-3
Step 4. To improve radio reception, please adjust antenna to the position shown in the picture.
Figure 2-1-4
2.2 Utility Installation
Step 1. Power on the computer. The system will find the new hardware.
Step 2. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the auto run program. Once
completed, a menu screen will appear.
Step 3. Click the “setup.exe Utility” hyperlink to initiate the install wizard.
Step 4. Read the License Agreement carefully. Click “Yes” to accept it and continue.
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Figure 2-2-1
Step 5. It is suggested to install PLANET Utility and Driver, which provide full access to all functions
to manage the WNL-9501. Click “Next” to continue.
Figure 2-2-2
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Step 6. Click “Install” to continue.
Figure 2-2-3
Figure 2-2-4
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Step 7. When “Windows Security” pops up, click “Install this driver software anyway” to accept it and
continue.
Figure 2-2-5
Figure 2-2-6
Step 8. After the driver of wireless adapter has been installed successfully, you’ll see an icon on the
desktop.
Figure 2-2-7
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Chapter 3. CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORK
With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect
to a wireless network using one of the following methods.
Method One: Connecting with PLANET 11n PCI-E Wireless LAN Utility
The WNL-9501 uses the Planet 11n Wireless PCI-E Utility as the management software. The utility
provides you with an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to
the wireless adapter.
Method Two: Connecting with WPS
By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or
access point supports WPS as it is called by some other products.
Method Three: Connecting with Windows built-in wireless utility
Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. For specific
operations, please go to Section 3.3 Connecting with Windows built-in wireless utility.
3.1 Connecting with PLANET 11n PCI-E Wireless LAN Utility
Step 1. Left-click the PLANET Wireless Utility icon located at the lower-right corner of the screen,
and configuration menu will appear: After installation, the utility configuration page will
automatically pop up on the screen. If the utility page does not pop up, you can also launch
the utility by double-clicking on the icon on your desktop or the icon in your
system tray.
Figure 3-1-1
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Step 2. The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To
connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name (SSID) and click Connect.
If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your target
network next time.
Figure 3-1-2
Step 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different
security types.
Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal
If you select a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will be prompted to
enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-1-3. Or you can push the WPS
button on your router (if it features the WPS function) to quickly build a connection without entering
the security key (password).
Figure 3-1-3
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