Proware Technologies Co MN42756IV2 Users Manual
PW-MN427_56I
150Mbps Wireless N USB Module
FCC 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 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 guarant ee 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:
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.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following
the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria
France
Italy
Luxembourg None
Norway Implemented
Russian Federation Only for indoor applications
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz
band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current
relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012
required
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
Notice
The host or end product must be labeled with ‘contains FCC ID:WWMMN42756IV2’ display on
the label.
CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 2
1.1 Product Overview .............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Main Features ................................................................................................... 2
1.3 LED Status ........................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 Installation Guide ................................................................................. 3
2.1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................ 3
2.2 Software Installation .......................................................................................... 3
2.2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 3
2.2.2 Installation Guide ................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Uninstall Software ............................................................................................. 8
2.3.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC .......................................................... 8
2.3.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ......................................................... 8
Chapter 3 Configuration ........................................................................................ 9
3.1 Configuration of Utility ....................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Site Survey ........................................................................................................ 10
3.1.2 Profile ................................................................................................................ 10
3.1.3 Link Information ................................................................................................ 22
3.1.4 Advanced .......................................................................................................... 24
3.1.5 About ................................................................................................................. 25
3.1.6 An example for application ............................................................................... 25
3.2 Configure with Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration .............................. 26
Chapter 4 AP Mode .............................................................................................. 28
4.1 Config AP ........................................................................................................ 29
4.2 Advanced ........................................................................................................ 30
4.3 Access Control List ......................................................................................... 31
4.4 Associate List .................................................................................................. 33
4.5 About ............................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 5 Example for Application .................................................................... 35
5.1 Configuration of PSP XLink Online game ....................................................... 35
Appendix A: Glossary ......................................................................................... 39
Appendix B: Specifications ................................................................................ 41
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
One PW-MN427_56I 150Mbps Wireless N USB Module
One Resource CD for PW-MN427_56I 150Mbps Wireless N USB Module, including:
Drivers and Utility
User Guide
Other Helpful Information
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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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the PW-MN427_56I 150Mbps Wireless N USB Module.
The Module is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your
computer. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as
downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.
The PW-MN427_56I 150Mbps Wireless N USB Module complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE
802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards. It can perfectly interoperate with all the 802.11n/g/b
devices. The PW-MN427_56I’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to
150Mbps for maximum throughput.
Additionally, the PW-MN427_56I Module has good capability on anti-jamming and supports WEP,
TKIP, AES，WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal
information from being exposed.
The Module is easy to install and manage. The PW-MN427_56I supports WPS function, which
can help you create a wireless connection immediately. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and
detailed instructions are provided step by step in this user guide.
Featuring high performance transmission rates, simple installation and adaptability, as well as
strong security, the PW-MN427_56I 150Mbps Wireless N USB Module is the perfect solution for
small office and home needs.
1.2 Main Features
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
Supports USB 2.0 standard
Supports WPA data security, IEEE 802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption, 64/128-bit
WEP encryption
Supports wireless LAN data transfer rate of up to 150Mbps
Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode
Eases configuration and provides monitoring information
Supports Windows XP/ Vista/ 7
1.3 LED Status
The LED on the top of this card indicates Link/Act status. It blinks when sending and receiving
data.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
PW-MN427_56I has a 4-Pin onboard connector to transmit USB signal, and it is mainly designed
to provide stability wireless function and performance for your system.
For installation, you must be sure to connect this module to your device or system’s compatible
connector, sometimes you should use a connecting wire first. Then, the promoted Found New
Hardware Wizard will pop up if the Module is installed correctly.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Module’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation of the Utility and drivers. Before
you install the software, please connect the USB Module with your computer by USB cable. After
that, you will be prompted “Found New Hardware Wizard”, click the Cancel button, and run th e
Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM.
Note:
The Setup steps for Windows XP/ Vista/ 7 are very similar, so the following installation guide
takes Windows XP for example.
2.2.2 Installation Guide
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, then go to My Computer to double-click
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CD-ROM PW-MN427_56I, and you will see the screen as Figure 2-1. Double-click Setup.exe
to start the installation.
Figure 2-1 Start the Installation
2. You’ll see the screen as below. You can choose which to be installed and click Next.
Figure 2-2 Setup Type
3. In the following screen, select the configuration tool and click Next.
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Figure 2-3 Setup Type
1) If you want to install the RL52 Wireless N Client Utility, please select the Wireless
Configuration Tool.
2) If you only want to use the Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool to configure the wireless
connection, please select Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool.
4. Choose the destination location and click Next.
Figure 2-4 Choose Destination Location
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5. You will see the next screen as below. Click Install to continue.
PW-MN427_56I 150Mbps Wireless N USB Module User Guide
Figure 2-5 Ready to Install the Program
6. The following screen for installing will appear.
Figure 2-6 Setup Status
Note:
While files are copying, a warning box about Windows Logo testing (shown in Figure 2-7) may
pop up, please click Continue Anyway to continue the installation for our drivers have been
tested thoroughly and are able to work with the operating system.
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Figure 2-7 Windows XP Warning Box
7. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 2-8 will appear. Click the
Finish button to finish the installation and reboot the system.
Figure 2-8 InstallShield Wizard Complete
After installing the driver successfully, you should see an icon
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or in your system tray.
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2.3 Uninstall Software
2.3.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to All programsWireless, and then
click Uninstal-RL52 Wireless N Client Utility.
2. Follow the Install Shield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.
2.3.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click the System icon, click on the Hardware tab in the System window.
3. Click on the Device Manager button, double-click Network Modules, and then right-click
Wireless N Client Module.
Figure 2-9 Device Manager
4. Click Uninstall shown in above Figure 2-9, the system will uninstall the driver software of the
Module from your PC.
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Chapter 3 Configuration
3.1 Configuration of Utility
PW-MN427_56I 150Mbps Wireless N USB Module can be configured by its utility for Windows
XP/ Vista/ 7. This section will take the configuration in Windows XP for example and guide you to
configure your 150Mbps Wireless N USB Module for wireless connectivity with trustable data
security encryption features.
The configuration steps in Windows XP/ Vista/ 7 are similar. For the configurations in Windows
Vista/ 7, please refer to the instructions in Windows XP.
, will
After the Module's driver and utility have been installed, the Module’s tray icon,
appear in your system tray. It means the utility is running on your system. If the utility does not run,
you can run the utility by clicking: Start> All programs> Wireless> RL52 Wireless N Client
Utility. If the icon still does not appear, the driver or utility may be installed incorrectly or the
Module is unplugged, please try again.
or
Icon
Icon
Right-click the
will appear as shown in the figure below.
The utility provides complete and easy manage tools to:
Display current status information
Edit and add configured profiles
Display current diagnostics information
means the connection has been established.
means there is no connection.
icon and choose Launch Config Utility, the configuration screen of the utility
Figure 3-1 Configuration Screen
Note:
If your OS is Windows XP, you can use Windows XP to configure the wireless network settings.
(To use this function, you must upgrade the OS with sp2). Just right-click the icon
bottom of the screen, and click Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility to switch the
utility.
at the
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3.1.1 Site Survey
Click the Site Survey icon on the screen of the Utility and the Site Survey screen with many
available wireless network choices will appear. The AP list will be updated every two seconds.
The AP list includes most used fields, such as SSID, network type, channel used, wireless mode,
security status and the signal percentage. The dialog box is shown in Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 Site Survey
(Rescan): Click the Rescan icon to refresh the list at any time.
(Add to Profile): Choose an SSID and click the Add to Profile icon to add the network to
the profile.
(Connect): Choose an SSID and click the Connect icon to connect to an available
network without adding it to the profile.
3.1.2 Profile
Click the icon on the screen of the Utility and the Profile List screen will appear as Figure 3-3.
The Profile List keeps a record of your favorite wireless settings at home, office, and other public
hot-spots. You can save multiple profiles, and activate the correct one at your preference. Figure
3-3 shows the basic profile section.
The Profile screen provides tools to:
Add a profile
Delete a profile
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