StarTech.com PEX300WN2X2 User Manual
PCI Express 802.11n 300Mbps WiFi Adapter
PEX300WN2X2
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Manual Revision: 10/24/2013
FCC Compliance 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC ID: VYTLP-7694
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.This
device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Déclaration d’exposition à la radiation:
Cet équipement respecte les limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC dénies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et mis en marche à une
distance minimale de 20 cm qui sépare l’élément rayonnant de votre corps.
L’émetteur ne doit ni être utilisé avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur ni se trouver à
leur proximité.
IC: 11232A-PEX300WN2X2
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 4
How to Use ..............................................................................................5
Windows XP ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Windows Vista/7/8 ....................................................................................................................................6
Ralink WLAN Utility ................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting to an available network: ................................................................................................. 8
Manually Creating a Prole....................................................................................................................9
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................................................................................. 10
Specications ..........................................................................................11
Technical Support ..................................................................................12
Warranty Information ............................................................................12
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Introduction
The PEX300WN2X2 PCI Express Wireless N Card (PCIe x1) adds high speed wireless
network connectivity to almost any PCI Express-enabled desktop/workstation PC.
Using a 2T2R (2 Transmitter/2 Receiver) design over the 2.4GHz frequency, this PCIe
wireless card provides up to 300Mbps of data bandwidth over an 802.11n network,
while improving signal reception and range.
Backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (11/54Mbps), this WiFi N adapter
oers a versatile wireless networking solution with support for standard and advanced
security options such as WEP, WPA and WPA2, along with wireless Quality of Service
(QoS) support and quick and easy setup through WPS.
This easy-to-install PCI Express 2.0 card is backed by StarTech.com’s 2-year warranty
and free lifetime technical support, making for an excellent wireless upgrade or rsttime setup option.
Packaging Contents
• 1x PCI Express Wireless Networking Card
• 2x Antenna
• 1x Low Prole Bracket
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer system with available full prole PCI Express slot
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008 R2/7/ 8 (32/64-bit), or Linux®
kernel 2.6.3 or later
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Installation
WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching
your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any
computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity
build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
Also be careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note
that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of
the case.
5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
6. Attach the included external antennas to the rear bracket of the card.
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003
1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/
DVD drive.
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch the Driver/Software installation splash screen.
If not, open “My Computer” then open the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into
and double-click the le Setup.exe.
3. Select the option to install the Drivers. This will launch the Driver Installation wizard.
4. During the installation, you will be prompted to install only the drivers or also the
Ralink WLAN Utility. If you wish to use the built-in Windows utility for setting up your
wireless connection, then install the drivers only. If you do not wish to use the built-in
Windows Utility (Zero Conguration Utility), then also install the Ralink Utility.
NOTE: You can switch to using the Windows Utility at any time.
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