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Rosewill RNX-N250PC, CN-WR0711-S1 User Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Welcome......................................................................................................................3
1.2 Product Feature.........................................................................................................3
1.3 Contents of Package...................................................................................................3
1.4 Before you begin.........................................................................................................4
2. Designing Your PCI Adapter........................................................................................................4
3.1 Install Your PCI Adapter...........................................................................................5
3.2 Install Driver and Utility...........................................................................................5
4. Utility Configure...........................................................................................................................8
4.1 WZC............................................................................................................................8
4.1.1 Ralink Wireless Utility (RaUI) or Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)....8
4.1.2 Use WZC to configure wireless NIC...............................................................9
4.2 RaUI..........................................................................................................................13
4.2.1 Start.................................................................................................................13
4.2.1.1 Start RaUI.....................................................................................................13
4.2.2 Profile..............................................................................................................18
4.2.2.1 Profile......................................................................................................18
4.2.2.2 Add/Edit Profile.....................................................................................20
4.2.2.3 Example to Add Profile in Profile.........................................................21
4.2.3 Network...........................................................................................................23
4.2.3.1 Network...................................................................................................23
4.2.3.2 Example on Adding Profile in Network...............................................25
4.2.4 Advanced.........................................................................................................27
4.2.5 Statistics...........................................................................................................27
4.2.6 WMM..............................................................................................................29
4.2.6.1 WMM......................................................................................................29
4.2.6.2 Example to Configure to Enable DLS (Direct Link Setup)................29
4.2.6.3 Example to Configure to Enable Wi-Fi Multi-Media.........................30
4.2.6.4 Example to Configure to Enable WMM-Power Save.........................31
4.2.7 WPS.................................................................................................................32
4.2.7.1 WPS.........................................................................................................32
4.2.7.2 WPS Information on AP........................................................................34
4.2.7.3 Example to Add to Registrar Using PIN Method................................35
4.2.7.4 Example to Add to Registrar Using PBC Method...............................37
4.2.7.5 Example to Configure a Network/AP Using PIN or PBC Method.....41
4.2.8 About...............................................................................................................42
4.2.9 Link Status......................................................................................................43
4.3 Security.....................................................................................................................44
4.3.1 Auth.\Encry. Setting-WEP/TKIP/AES.........................................................44
4.3.2 802.1x Setting..................................................................................................44
4.3.3 Example to Reconnect 802.1x Authenticated Connection after 802.1x
Authenticated connection is failed in Profile...................................................................46
4.3.4 Example to Configure Connection with WEP on........................................47
4.3.5 Example to Configure connection with WPA-PSK......................................50
4.3.6 Example to configure connection with WPA................................................51
5. Trouble Shooting.........................................................................................................................54
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1. Introduction
1.1 Welcome
PCI Adapter connects you with IEEE802.11n networks at receiving rate up to an incredible 300Mbps!
By using the reflection signal, 802.11n technology increases the range and reduces "dead spots in the wireless coverage area.
Unlike ordinary wireless networking of 802.11b/g standards that are confused by wireless reflections,
802.11n can actually use these reflections to increase four times transmission range of 802.11g products.
Besides, when both ends of the wireless link are 802.11n products, The PCI can utilize twice radio band to increase three times transmission speed of ordinary 802.11g standard products, and can comply with backwards 802.11b/802.11g standards.
Soft AP supported by PCI Adapter can help you establish wireless LAN networking with lowest cost.
Besides, WPS (PBC and PIN) encryption method can free you from remembering the long passwords.
Complete WMM function makes your voice and video more smooth.
1.2 Product Feature
Complies with IEEE 802.11n , IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
Provides 32-bit PCI interface
Provides 300Mbps receiving rate and 300Mbps sending rate
Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width
Auto-detects and changes the network transmission rate
Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
Supports Soft AP to establish your wireless LAN networking with lowest cost
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption methods and 802.1x security authentication
standard
Supports WPS (PBC and PIN) encryption method to free you from remembering long passwords
Supports WMM to make your voice and video more smooth
Supports Windows® 2000, XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, win 7 32/64
1.3 Contents of Package
One PCI Card
One Installation CD w/User Manual
Two Detachable 2 dBi antennas
Contact your local authorized reseller or the store purchased from for any items damaged and/or missing.
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1.4 Before you begin
You must have the following:
A desktop PC with an available 32-bit PCI slot
Minimum 300MHz processor and 32MB memory
Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Win 7
A CD-ROM Drive
PCI controller properly installed and working in the desktop PC
802.11n or 802.11b/g Access Point (for infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11n or 802.11b/g
wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
2. Designing Your PCI Adapter
PCI Adapter supports up to 300Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the specifications defined in 802.11n standard.
The status LED indicators of PCI Card are described in the following.
Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection.
Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
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3. Installation
3.1 Install Your PCI Adapter
Open your PC case and locate an available PCI on the motherboard.
Slide PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are touching the slot's contacts.
You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide PCI Adapter all the way in. after it is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then close your PC.
Attach the external antennas to PCI Adapter's antenna port.
Power on the PC.
Note: Select Cancel when "Found New Hardware window appears.
3.2 Install Driver and Utility
NOTE: Snap-shot screens of the following installation procedure are based on Windows XP.
Installation procedures will be similar for other windows operating systems.
1. Insert Installation CD to your CD-ROM drive. And click Driver Installation. The wizard will install
all necessary files to your computer automatically.
2. Click Next to accept the Agreement. Or click Cancel to cancel the installation.
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3. Click Next.
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4. Select Ralink Configuration Tool or Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool then click Next. a. It#s recommended to select Ralink Configuration Tool, which provides fully access to all function of
PCI Adapter.
b. If you prefer to use the wireless configuration tool provided by Windows XP or Vista, please select
Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool.
5. Click Finish to complete the software installation.
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4. Utility Configure
4.1 WZC
4.1.1 Ralink Wireless Utility (RaUI) or Windows Zero Configuration (WZC)
Windows XP includes a wireless configuration utility named "Windows Zero configuration" (WZC) which provides basic configuration functions to the Ralink Wireless NIC. Ralink's utility (RaUI) additionally provides WPA functionality. To make it easier for the user to select the correct utility. RaUI will let users make a selection when it first runs after windows XP boots.
Double-clicking the icon will bring up the selection window and allow the user make a selection.
RaUI can co-exist with WZC. When coexisting with WZC, RaUI only provides monitoring functions, such as surveying the link status, network status, statistic counters, advanced feature status, WMM status and WPS status. It won't interfere with WZC's configuration or profile functions. It is shown as Figure 1-2.
If "Use RaConfig as Configuration utility" is selected, please jump to Section 2 on running RaUI.
If "Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility" is selected, please continue.
We will explain the difference between RaUI and WZC. Figure 1-3 shows the RaUI status when WZC is activated as the main control utility.
Figure 1-3 RaUI status with WZC active
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When activating WZC, there are several differences with the RaUI status, compared to the RaUI status without WZC running.
The profile button will be gray. Profile functionality is removed since the NIC is controlled by WZC.
The Connect and Add to Profile function will be gray. Profile functionality is removed since the NIC is controlled by WZC.
Please read through this document for full details on the other functions provided byRaUI.
4.1.2 Use WZC to configure wireless NIC
If there is no connection or it is lost, the status prompt will pop up, as shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4 status prompt for no connection
Right-click the network connection icon in taskbar.
Figure 1-5 Select WZC main status
Select "View Available Wireless Networks" and the "Wireless Network Connection" dialog box will pop up, as shown in Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6 Wireless Network Connection
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Select the intended access point and click "Connect". Then click "Connect Anyway" as shown as Figure 1-7.
Figure 1-7 Select intended AP: AP1, then click "Connect"
Figure 1-8 Connect to AP: AP1 successfully
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If you want to modify information about the AP, click "Change advanced settings "as shown in Figure 1-9. Then select the "Wireless Networks" tab shown as Figure1-10.
Figure 1-9 Click "Change advanced settings"
Figure 1-10 choose the "Wireless Networks" tab
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Click "Properties" as shown in Figure 1-11. Then click "OK" button.
Figure 1-11 AP's properties
After filling in the appropriate value, click "OK." The pop-up will indicate the status as shown in Figure 1-12.
Figure 1-12 Network connection status
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Clicking the Ralink icon will bring up the RaUI main window. Users can find the surrounding APs in the list. The currently connected AP will be shown with a blue icon beside it, as shown in Figure 1-13. Users may use the advanced tab to configure more advanced features provided by Ralink's wireless NIC. For details on configuring the advanced features, please check the Advance setting section.
Figure 1-13 Show connection status by using WZC to initiate the connection
4.2 RaUI
4.2.1 Start
4.2.1.1 Start RaUI
When starting RaUI, the system will connect to the AP with best signal strength without setting a profile or matching a profile setting. When starting RaUI, it will issue a scan command to a wireless NIC. After two seconds, the AP list will be updated with the results of a BSS list scan. The AP list includes most used fields, such as SSID, network type, channel used, wireless mode, security status and the signal percentage. The arrow icon indicates the connected BSS or IBSS network. The dialog box is shown in Figure 2-1.
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Figure 2-1-1 RaUI section introduction
There are three sections to the RaUI dialog box. These sections are briefly described as follow.
Button Section: Include buttons for selecting the Profile page, Network page, Advanced page, Statistics page, WMM page, WPS page, SSO page, CCX page, and about button, Radio On/Off button and Help.
Figure 2-1-2 Button section
Figure 2-1-3 Move to the left Figure 2-1-4 Move to the right
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Function Section: Appears to present information and options related to the button.
Figure 2-1-5 Profile page
Figure 2-1-6 Network page
Figure 2-1-7 Advance page
Figure 2-1-8 Statistics page
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Figure 2-1-9 WMM page
Figure 2-1-10 WPS page
Figure 2-1-11 SSO page
Figure 2-1-12 CCX page
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Figure 2-1-13 About page
Status Section: This section includes information about the link status,authentication status, AP's information and configuration, and retrying the connection when authentication is failed.
Figure 2-1-14 Link Status
Figure 2-1-15 Authentication Status
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