Rosewill RNX-N360PC User Manual

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N360PC
User Manual
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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 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:
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
z 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 General authorization required for outdoor
use and public service
France Outdoor use limited to 10
mW EIRP. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz
Italy If used outside of own premises, general
Luxembourg General authorization required for network
Norway Implemented
Russian Federation
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France
Only for indoor applications
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
authorization is required
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
Table of Content
Package Contents..........................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Overview ......................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of the product...................................................................2
1.2 Features...........................................................................................2
1.3 LED Status.......................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Installation Guide ........................................................................4
2.1 Hardware Installation .......................................................................4
2.2 Software Installation.........................................................................4
2.2.1 Ov
2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP
2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista
2.2.4 Software Installation for Windows 7
erview .............................................................................................. 4
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Chapter 3 Configuration Guide .................................................................16
3.1 Current Status................................................................................16
3.2 Profile Management.......................................................................17
3.2.1 Add or Modify
3.2.2 Remove a profile
3.2.3 Switch a profile
3.2.4 Ex
3.2.5 Import a Prof
3.2.6 Scan Av
3.2.7 Auto Profile
port a profile ................................................................................... 23
a Configuration Profile ................................................. 18
................................................................................ 22
................................................................................... 22
ile ................................................................................... 23
ailable Networks.................................................................... 24
Selection Management ................................................... 24
3.3 Diagnostics ....................................................................................25
3.3.1 Check Driv
3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistica
er Information.................................................................... 26
l Information .......................... 26
3.4 Configuration for Windows Vista....................................................27
3.5 Configuration for Windows 7..........................................................29
Chapter 4 WPS Configuration ...................................................................32
4.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method .....................................32
4.2 PIN method....................................................................................34
4.2.1 Enter a PIN i
4.2.2 Enter the PI
nto your AP device ......................................................... 34
N from your AP device..................................................... 36
Appendix A: Specifications.........................................................................37
Appendix B: Glossary .................................................................................38
Appendix C: FAQ .........................................................................................40
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾ One RNX-N360PC Wireless N PCI Adapter
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ One Resource CD for RNX-N360PC, including:
Wireless 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 with your distributor.
Conventions:
The ‘Adapter’ mentioned in this user guide stands for RNX-N360PC Wireless N PCI Adapter without any explanations.
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Chapter 1 Overview

Thank you for choosing RNX-N360PC Wireless N PCI 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, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input, multiple output antennas), the RNX-N360PC’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. 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-N360PC is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your notebook computer.

1.2 Features

¾ Complies with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards
¾ Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
64/128/152-bit WEP 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
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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 in Infrastructure mode
¾ Ease to configure and provides monitoring information
¾ Supports Windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7
¾ Three External antennas which are listed in a format of 3x3 for three receivers and
three transmitters.

1.3 LED Status

LED Indications Status Working Status
Status Solid Light
Flashing Slowly
Activity
Flashing Quickly The adapter is transmitting or receiving data.
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.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide

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.

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-N360PC. Double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder to start the installation, and 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 Client Utilities 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 Browse 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, select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.
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Figure 2-5
6. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then click Next to continue.
Figure 2-6
7. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-7.
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Figure 2-7
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 inFigure 2-8). Our drivers have be thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.
en tested
Figure 2-8
2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-9), and please
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select Yes to continue installation.
Figure 2-9
8. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to complete the installation.
Figure 2-10

2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista

1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named
RNX-N360PC. Double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder to start the installation,
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then the following screen for preparing setup will appear.
Figure 2-11
2. Soon, Figure 2-12 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
3. Click Yes to continue.
Figure 2-12
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