Rosewill RNX N150PCEV2 Users Manual
2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe
User Manual
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2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual
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 pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled
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:
• 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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device
and its antenna 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
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country Restriction Reason/remark
Bulgaria
France
Italy
Outdoor use limited to 10 mWEIRP.
within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz
General authorization required for outdoor use and public
service
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
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg
Norway
Russian
Federation
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
Implemented
Only for indoor applications
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
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Table of Content
Package Contents..........................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................................................5
1.1 Overview of the product ...................................................................5
1.2 Features ...........................................................................................5
1.3 LED Status .......................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Installation Guide .........................................................................7
2.1 Hardware Installation........................................................................7
2.2 Software Installation ......................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Overview .......................................................................................7
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP............................................7
2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista ......................................12
2.2.4 Software Installation for Windows 7 ............................................ 15
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .................................................20
3.1 To Connect Using Wireless Utility .....................................................20
3.2 To connect using WPS......................................................................24
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method .....................................25
3.2.2 PIN method ...................................................................................26
3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility .............................29
3.3.1 In Windows 7...............................................................................29
3.3.2 In Windows Vista.........................................................................31
3.3.3 In Windows XP............................................................................33
Chapter 4 Management ...............................................................................36
4.1 Profile .............................................................................................36
4.1.1 Add a profile................................................................................37
4.1.2 Modify a profile............................................................................41
4.1.3 Delete a profile ............................................................................ 42
4.2 Advanced ....................................................................................... 42
4.3 About..............................................................................................43
Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 only).................................................44
Appendix A: Specifications.........................................................................47
Appendix B: Glossary .................................................................................48
Appendix C: FAQ .........................................................................................50
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
One RNX-N150PCe2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
One resource CD for RNX-N150PCe, including:
Wireless N Client Utility and Drivers
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.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for RNX-N150PCe2.4GHz Wireless
PCI-E Adapter without any explanations.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Thank you for choosing RNX-N150PCe2.4GHz WirelessPCI-E Adapter.
1.1 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 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-N150PCe’s auto-sensing capability
allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. It
has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can also interoperate with other
wireless (802.11b) products. 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 Wizard guides
you step-by-step through the installation process; the Wireless N Client Utility
helps you create a wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the
RNX-N150PCe is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless
connectivity to your notebook computer.
1.2 Features
Complies with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES
encryption, 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption
Supports high rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput, supports
automatically adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating
limitations
Provides PCI-Einterface
Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Good capability on anti-jamming
Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure
mode
Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
Supports Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7
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The external antenna which are listed in a format of 1x1 for one receiver
and one transmitter.
1.3 LED Status
LED Indications Status Working Status
Status Solid Light
Flashing
Slowly
Activity
Flashing
Quickly
The adapter is inserted in the slot and the power is
on.
The adapter is trying to scan a networking
connection;
The adapter is already connected but is not
transmitting or receiving data.
The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:
1. Turnoffyour desktop PC and disconnect the power.
2. Removeyour PC case and locate an available PCIe slot on the
motherboard. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Check
with your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed.
3. Slide the PCIe Adapter into the PCIe slot. Make sure that all of its pins are
touching the slot's contacts. Once the adapter is firmly in place, secure its
fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close
your PC case.
4. Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Overview
The Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the Installation procedure
for Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7. The Setup Wizard will install the Wireless N
Client Utility and drivers.
When you install the hardware prior to before installing the software, the
system will prompt “Found New Hardware Wizard”, click Cancel, and run the
Setup Wizard program on the CD-ROM.
The Setup steps for Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7 are very similar. The following
setup steps are for Windows XP and for Windows Vista.
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder
named RNX-N150PCe. Double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder to
start the installation, then the following screen for preparing setup will
appear.
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Figure 2-1
2. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2
3. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you
select Install 2.4GHz Wireless N Client Utility and Driver. Select Install
Driver Only to install driver only. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-3
4. Click Change to change the destination location for the software, then
click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4
5. Click Install to install the driver and utility for your adapter.
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Figure 2-5
6. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6
Note:
1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the
installation duringthese steps (shown inFigure 2-7). Our drivers have be
thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Continue
Anyway to continue the Installation.
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Figure 2-7
2) In Windows 2000, the warning shown below (Figure 2-8), and please screen is
select Yes to continue installation.
Figure 2-8
7. After all the steps above, you the screen below, click Finish to will see
complete the installation.
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Figure 2-9
2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder
named RNX-N150PCe. Double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder to
start the installation, then the following screen for preparing setup will
appear.
Figure 2-10
2. Soon, Figure 2-11 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-11
3. Click Install to continue.
Figure 2-12
4. The following page will display and please wait a moment.
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Figure 2-13
Note:
For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation
duringthese steps (shown inFigure 2-14). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and
are able to work with the operating system. Click Install this driver software anyway to
continue the Installation.
Figure 2-14
5. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Figure 2-15
2.2.4 Software Installation for Windows 7
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, find the
CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open RNX-N150PCe
folder, and double-click Setup.exe. Then you will see Figure 2-16.
Figure 2-16
2. Soon, Figure 2-17 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
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Figure 2-17
3. Select Install 2.4GHz Wireless N Client Utility and Driver and then click
Next.
Figure 2-18
4. Click Change to specify the destination location or you can leave it default.
Click Next to continue.
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