Rosewill RNX-MiniN2 User Manual

Wireless N Adapter RNX-MiniN2

Quick Installation Guide

Wireless N Adapter RNX-MiniN2 Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 1 Overview

Thank you for choosing Rosewill’s 802.11n Wireless USB adapter – RNX-MiniN2.
This chapter is to introduce you more about this Wireless Adapter.

1.1 Package Content

Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items:

1. Rosewill 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter x 1

2. Quick Installation Guide x 1

3. Resource CD x 1, including:

z Rosewill Wireless N Client Utility and Driver
z User Manual

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.

1.2 Overview of the Product

The adapter is an 802.11n client device; it is designed to provide a high-speed and
unrivaled wireless performance for your computer or notebook. With a faster wireless
connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming,
video streaming and so on.

With the 802.11n technology, the RNX-MiniN2 allows high packet transfer rate of up
to 300Mbps for maximum download throughput. It can also interoperate with other
wireless (802.11b, 802.11g). The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption
to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being
exposed.

The adapter is easy to install and manage. The Quick Setup guides you step-by-step
through the installation process; the Rosewill Wireless N Client Utility helps you create
a wireless connection immediately.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the
RNX-MiniN2 is also designed to be one of the smallest size wireless adapters that is
capable at the rate of 300 Mbps upload and 300 Mbps download so you can use
without any interference. It is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless
connectivity to your notebook and computer.

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1.3 Features

z Comply with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards with up to 300Mbps data transfer

speed.

z Thumb size design with USB 2.0/1.1 interface.
z Supports QoS Enhancement (WMM) for multimedia applications’ smoothness
z High level of security with Wireless encryption of 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2,

and IEEE802.1x functions.

z Runs under most operating systems: Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7 (32/64 bits), Mac

OSX 10.4~10.6 and Linux 2.6.x.

z Support One-Click WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) connection.

1.4 Product Specification

Chipset

Standard

Bus Type

Frequency Band 2.412~2.462GHz

Data Rate Max 300Mbps

Output Power 11b: 17±1 dBm , 11g: 13±1 dBm, 11n: 12±1 dBm

Receive

Sensitivity

Security

Antenna

OS support

Dimension

Realtek RTL8192CU
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3,
IEEE 802.3u
USB 2.0 Type A

802.11b Typical -84dBm

802.11g Typical-70dBm

802.11n Typical-66dBm
64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x), WPA2,

AES WPS button
Internal Antenna (2T2R)
Windows XP/Vista/7 32 and 64 bit; Linux Kernel 2.6.x;
Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6

1.35” x 0.66” x 0.31” (34.5 x 16.8 x 8 mm (include USB
head))

Temperature

Humidity

Operating: 32~104°F (0~40°C); Storage: -4~140°F
(-20~60°C)
Operating: 10~90% (Non-Condensing); Storage: Max.
95% (Non-Condensing)

1.5 System Requirement

You must have at least the following
z A laptop computer/desktop PC with an available USB port

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z At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB of memory
z Windows OS for Win98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or Mac OS X 10.4~10.6
z A CD-ROM Drive
z USB controller properly installed and working in the computer
z A 802.11n、802.11g or 802.11b Wireless Access Point/Router (for infrastructure

Mode) or another 802.11n、802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc;
Peer-to-Peer networking mode).

1.6 LED Status

This USB Adapter contains one LED. Please refer to the following description for LED
definition.

LED

Indications

Radio/ACT

LED

Status Working Status

Blink blue The Adapter is Radio on
Blink blue and flashing

intermittently

The Adapter is already connected but
is not transmitting or receiving data

The Adapter is activity and

Blink blue and fast flashing

transmitting of receiving data.

Off The Adapter is Radio off

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