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Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2

User Manual

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 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. 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 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.”

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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 Outdoor use limited to 10

Italy

Luxembourg

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

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

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

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual

Table of Content

Package Contents ...............................................................................................1

Chapter 1 Overview ...........................................................................................2

1.1 Overview of the product.........................................................................2

1.2 Features ................................................................................................3

1.3 LED Status.............................................................................................3

Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................................................4

2.1 Hardware Installation.............................................................................4

2.2 Software Installation ..............................................................................4

2.2.1 Overview ............................................................................................4

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP.................................................4

2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista..............................................9

2.2.4 Software Installation for Windows 7..................................................13

Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................................................18

3.1 To connect using Wireless Utility .........................................................18

3.2 To connect using WPS.........................................................................21

3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method........................................21

3.2.2 PIN method ......................................................................................22

3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility................................24

3.3.1 In Windows 7....................................................................................24

3.3.2 In Windows Vista..............................................................................26

3.3.3 In Windows XP .................................................................................28

Chapter 4 Configuration Using Wireless N Client Utility..............................31

4.1 Profile......................................................................................................31

4.1.1 Add a profile .....................................................................................32

4.1.2 Modify a profile.................................................................................33

4.1.3 Delete a profile .................................................................................34

4.2 Advanced ................................................................................................34

4.3 About.......................................................................................................35

Chapter 5 AP Mode (Windows 7 Only) ...........................................................36

Appendix A: Specifications..............................................................................38

Appendix B: Glossary.......................................................................................39

Appendix C: FAQ...............................................................................................41

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Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

¾ One RNX-N250PC2 Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ Low Profile Bracket ¾ One resource CD for RNX-N250PC2, including:

• 2.4GHz Wireless Lite-N Client Utility and Drivers

• User Guide

• Other Helpful Information

Note:

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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

)Conventions:

The Adapter mentioned in this user guide stands for RNX-N250PC2 Wireless N PCI Adapter without any explanations.

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

Thank you for choosing RNX-N250PC2 Wireless N PCI Adapter.

1.1 Overview of the product

The adapter is an 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming.

With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the RNX-N250PC2’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b / 802.11g) 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 with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step through the installation process and the Wireless N Client Utility instructing you to quickly set up a wireless connection.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the RNX-N250PC2 is

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the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.

1.2 Features

¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards ¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, TKIP/AES encryption ¾ Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically adjust

to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations

¾ Provides 32-bit PCI interface ¾ Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes ¾ Good capability on anti-jamming ¾ Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode ¾ Easy to configure and provides monitoring information ¾ Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 ¾ Two antennas which are listed in a format of 2x2 for two receivers and two transmitters

1.3 LED Status

LED status:

Status Working Status

Off

Flashing Slowly

Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.

The driver has not been installed;

The adapter's radio has been disabled.

The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received.

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Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Hardware Installation

To install the adapter, follow these steps listed below:

1. Turn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power.

2. Remove your PC case and locate an available PCI 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 PCI Adapter into the PCI 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. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears, click Cancel.

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 2.4GHz Wireless Lite-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-N250PC2. 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 Lite-N Client Utility and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only (shown in Figure 2-3). 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. After that, the wizard is ready to begin installation. Click Install to begin the installation.

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Figure 2-5

6. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6

Note:

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1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation

duringthese steps (shown in Figure 2-7). Our drivers have been tested 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 screen is shown below (Figure 2-8), and please select

Yes to continue installation.

Figure 2-8

7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to 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-N250PC2. Double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder to start the installation, and the

following screen for preparing setup will appear.

Figure 2-10

2. Wait for while, the following screen for setup will appear, Click Next to continue.

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Figure 2-11

3. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install

2.4GHz Wireless Lite-N Client Utility and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install

driver only. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-12

4. Click Change to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the

screen below.

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