Rosewill RNX-N250UBE User Manual

Wireless N Adapter RNX-N250UBE

User Manual

Wireless N Adapter RNX-N250UBE 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 Outdoor use limited to 10 mW

Italy

e.i.r.p. 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

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required

Luxembourg

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation

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

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

Chapter 1 Overview.........................................................................................5

Package Content......................................................................................5

1.1 Overview of the Product.................................................................5

1.2 Features.........................................................................................6

1.3 System Requirement......................................................................6

1.4 Specification...................................................................................7

Chapter 2 Installation Guide.............................................................................8

2.1 Software Installation.......................................................................8

Chapter 3 Wireless Connection Guide...........................................................11

3.1. Connecting with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool (Win XP) .......11

3.2. Connecting with Window 7...........................................................12

3.3. Connecting with Wireless LAN Utility...........................................13

Chapter 4 Utility Configuration – Win XP’s Station Mode...............................16

4.1. General........................................................................................16

4.2. Profile...........................................................................................17

4.2.1 Add .........................................................................................17

4.2.2 Remove..................................................................................19

4.2.3 Edit .........................................................................................19

4.2.4 Duplicate.................................................................................20

4.2.5 Set default ..............................................................................21

4.3. Available Network ........................................................................22

4.4. Status...........................................................................................23

4.5. Statistics.......................................................................................24

4.6. Wi-Fi Protect Setup......................................................................25

4.6.1 Method 1 PIN Input Config (PIN)............................................25

4.6.2 Method 2 Push Button............................................................27

FAQ................................................................................................................29

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Chapter 1 Overview

Thank you for choosing Rosewill’s 802.11n 2T2R Wireless USB adapter – RNX-N250UBE. RNX-N250UBE is a powerful 300Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter into PCs or NB without any hassle. The Adapter can be used in Ad-Hoc mode to connect directly with other cards for peer-to-peer file sharing or in Infrastructure mode to connect with a wireless access point or router for access to the Internet in your office or home network. This chapter is to introduce you more about this Wireless Adapter.

Package Content

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

1. Rosewill RNX-N250UBE Wireless USB Adapter x 1

2. 5 dBi Antenna x2

3. Quick Installation Guide x 1

4. Resource CD x 1, including:

z Rosewill Wireless N Client Utility and Driver z User Manual

5. USB Cradle with 45" (114 cm) USB cable x1

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.

1.1 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 computer or notebook. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.

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With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the RNX-N250UBE’s transfer rate up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It can also interoperate with other wireless (802.11b, 802.11g) products. The adapter supports 64/128-bit 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 Rosewill Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the RNX-N250UBE is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your notebook and computer.

1.2 Features

z Comply with IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n standard for 2.4GHz Wireless LAN z Support advanced 2 x 2 MIMO Technology with up to 300Mbps data transfer rate z Support 64/128-bit WEP,WPA and WPA2 wireless security modes z Windows 7-32/64 bit, Vista 32/64 bit, XP, 2000, MAC OSX, Linux support z Supports Sony PSP X-link for online gaming z Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode z Easily connect and secure your wireless network with WPS button (Wi-Fi Protected

Setup)

z 2x 5 dBi External Antenna with Extended USB Base for best signal receive and

further coverage, and less dead spot.

1.3 System Requirement

You must have at least the following

z A laptop computer/desktop PC with an available USB port z At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB of memory z Windows OS for Win98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista 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).

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1.4 Specification

Specifications

Standard

Interface

Frequency Range

Wireless Transmit Power

Modulation Technology

Security

Antenna

System Support

Temperature

Humidity

Dimensions

Weight

IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b USB 2.0

2.4-2.4835GHz 18dBm (max. EIRP) OFDM/CCK/16-QAM/64-QAM Support 64/128 bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 2x external detachable 5dBi Antenna Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7 (32/64bit), Linux Kernel 2.6.x, and MAC

OSX 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 Operating: 0°C~40°C (32℉~104℉) Storage: -40°C~70°C (-40℉~158℉)

Operating: 10% - 90%, Non-Condensing Storage: 5%~90% Non-Condensing

3.3" x 0.98" x 0.5" (84 x 25 x 13 mm, excluded Antenna and cradle)

0.02 lbs. (10g, excluded Antenna and cradle)

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide

2.1 Software Installation

z Insert the Driver and Utility CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver. z The Wizard should run automatically, and below window should appear. If

not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\autorun.exe (if ‘’D’’ is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Next we use the USB wireless adapter installation steps as example. According to the PCI wireless adapter installation steps, you can complete PCI wireless adapter installing easily.

z Click Install Driver & Utility for USB Wireless Adapter on the Wireless

Client Configuration Utility dialogue box, and then select the installing language from the next screen and click Next button.

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z Click Next

z Click Install to start installing

z Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done.

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