Rosewill RNX-N300UB User Manual

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RNX-N300UB

N300 Wireless USB Adapter

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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 provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 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 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF

exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand.

SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is

achieved at that distance.

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.

CONTENTS

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

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

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2

1.2 Features .................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 Hardware Overview ................................................................................................. 3

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

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

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

Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................... 9

3.1 To connect using RWCU ......................................................................................... 9

3.2 To connect using WPS .......................................................................................... 13

3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method ................................................ 13

3.2.2 PIN method .............................................................................................. 15

3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility ................................................. 17

3.3.1 In Windows 7 ............................................................................................ 17

3.3.2 In Windows 8 ............................................................................................ 18

3.3.3 In Windows 8.1 ......................................................................................... 19

3.3.4 In Windows XP ......................................................................................... 22

3.3.5 In Windows Vista ...................................................................................... 24

Chapter 4 Management ........................................................................................ 26

4.1 Profile .................................................................................................................... 26

4.1.1 Add a profile ............................................................................................. 26

4.1.2 Modify a profile ......................................................................................... 30

4.1.3 Delete a profile ......................................................................................... 31

4.2 Advanced .............................................................................................................. 31

4.3 About ..................................................................................................................... 32

Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode ....................................................................................... 33

Chapter 6 Uninstall Software ............................................................................... 35

6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7 .......................................................................................... 35

6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC ................................................ 35

6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ............................................... 37

6.2 In Windows 8/8.1 ................................................................................................... 37

6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC ................................................ 37

6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ............................................... 39

Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................... 41

Appendix B: Glossary ............................................................................................ 42

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Package Contents

Please verify that all the package contents below are available.

 One RNX-N300UB N300 Wireless USB Adapter

 Quick Installation Guide

 One Resource CD, including:

• Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility (RWCU) and Drivers

• User Guide

• Other helpful information

Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are

damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

Note:

The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for RNX-N300UB N300 Wireless USB Adapter

without any explanation.

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300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

Chapter 1 Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

The adapter is a 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 adapter’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) 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 Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to

quickly set up a wireless connection.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the adapter is the best

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

1.2 Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards

 Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,

WEP encryption

 Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically

adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations

 Provides USB 2.0 interface

 Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes

 Good capability on anti-jamming

 Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode

 Easy to configure and provides monitoring information

 Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7

 Provides internal antennas.

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1.3 Hardware Overview

LED status:

Status Working Status

The driver has not been installed;

Off

The adapter's radio has been disabled.

Flashing Slowly

Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.

Note:

When the card failed to connect to a wireless network, the LED may be off. Please choose your

network and try to connect again.

The driver has been installed but no data is

received.

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Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Hardware Installation

Plug the adapter into an available USB interface on your computer directly.

Note:

The prompted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed

correctly. Click Cancel.

2.2 Software Installation

The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7,

Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different

systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows 7 for example.

1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then go to My Computer.

Double-click CD-ROM RNX-N300UB, and you will see the window as shown in Figure 2-1.

Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation.

Figure 2-1

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2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-2

Note:

In Windows 8.1, the InstallShield Wizard will skip step 3 and step 4 to step 5.

3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install Rosewill Wireless

Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver.

Click Next to continue.

Figure 2-3

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4. Click Change… to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it

default. Click Next in the screen below to continue.

5. Click Install to continue the setup.

Figure 2-4

Figure 2-5

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6. The installation will begin. This may take 1-2 minutes.

Figure 2-6

7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.

Figure 2-7

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8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the

following figure and the icon

will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network,

please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.

Figure 2-8

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network

With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly

connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods.

Note:

For Windows 8.1, Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility is not supported, please connect to a wireless network using Windows built-in wireless utility.

 Method One:

To connect using RWCU (Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility)

RNX-N300UB uses the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.

The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings

related to the wireless adapter.

 Method Two:

To connect using WPS

By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or

access point supports QSS or WPS as is called by some other brands.

 Method Three:

To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility

Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. For specific

operations, please go to To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility.

3.1 To connect using RWCU

1. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen. If the

utility page does not pop up, you can also launch the utility by double-clicking on the

icon on your desktop or the

icon in your system tray.

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Figure 3-1

2. The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To

connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name (SSID) and click

Connect. If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your

target network next time.

Figure 3-2

3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different

security types.

1) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal

If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will be

prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3. Or you

can push the WPS/QSS button on your Router (if it features the WPS/QSS function) to

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