StarTech.com USB150WN1X1 User Manual

Manual Revision: 11/15/2011

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USB150WN1X1

USB 2.0 to IEEE 802.11N 150Mbps
Mini Wireless Network Adapter - 1T1R

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

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 dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2

How to Use ..............................................................................................4

Wireless LAN Utility .................................................................................................................................. 4

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................................5

Push Button Conguration .................................................................................................................... 5

PIN Input Conguration .......................................................................................................................... 5

Specications ..........................................................................................6

Technical Support ..................................................................................7

Warranty Information ............................................................................7

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Introduction

The USB150WN1X1 USB 802.11N Mini Wireless Network Adapter allows almost any
USB-enabled desktop, laptop or netbook computer system to connect to ‘n’, ‘g’ or ‘b’
wireless networks. Using a 1T1R (1 Transmitter/1 Receiver) design over the 2.4 GHz
frequency in an extremely compact form factor, the USB adapter is capable of reaching
up to 150 Mbps over an 802.11n network while taking up minimal space. Backward
compatible with 802.11b/g networks (11/54 Mbps), this adapter is a versatile wireless
networking solution. With support for standard and advanced security options such
as WEP, WPA, as well as wireless Quality of Service (QoS) support, and quick and easy
setup through WPS, this USB 2.0 adapter 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

• 1 x USB Wireless Network Adapter

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled computer system with available USB port

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), or

Apple® Mac OS® 10.4/10.5/10.6, or Linux® kernel 2.6.x