Zonet Technology ZEW2540P User Manual

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Table of Content

Chapter 1.

1.1 Welcome…………………………………………….…………………………2

1.2 Product Feature…………………………………………………………………2

1.3 Content of Package……………….…………………….……………………2

Chapter 2. Installation…………………………………………………………………3

Chapter 3. Configuration………………………………………………………..……6

3.1 Station Mode…….………………………………………………………..……6

3.1.1

3.1.1.1 Add/Edit Profile…………………………………………......……7

3.1.2 Network.......………………………………………………………………9

3.1.3 Link Status

3.1.4 Advanced……………..……….…………………………………………10

3.1.5 Statistics……………..……….…………………………………………10

3.1.6 WMM….......................………........………………..………………11

3.1.7 WPS….......................………........………………..………………12

3.1.8 SSO….......................………........………………..………………13

3.1.9 CCX….......................………........………………..………………13

3.2

AP Mode………………..…....……………………………….…………..14

3.2.1

3.2.2 Access Control…......………..………………………...………..……16

3.2.3 MAC Table...........………..…………………………....………………17

3.2.4 Switch to Working Station Mode..………………………………17

3.3

Use Zero Configuration................................….……….…………..18

Chapter 4. How to connect with PSP………………………………………….21
4

.1 Configure PSP with Ad-Hoc mode……………………………….………21

4.2 Configure XLink Kai…………………………………………………………23

Chapter 5. Product Specifications………….........................……………….24

Chapter 6. TroubleShooting………….........................………….............25

Introduction……………………………………………………………2

Profile

…….……........……………………………………………..……7

…………………………………………………………..…...9

Configuration………..……………………………………………...….15

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detects and changes the network transmission rate

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Thank you for purchasing Zonet ZEW2540P-802.11n wireless USB adapter.
ZEW2540P connects you with IEEE802.11n networks at receiving rate up to an
incredible 150Mbps! By using the reflection signal, 802.11n's “Multiple In,
Multiple Out” (MIMO) technology increases the range and reduces “dead spots” in
the wireless coverage area.

Soft AP supported by ZEW2540P can help you establish wireless LAN networking
with lowest cost. Besides, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security
setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. Supports WMM for Multimedia
Applications with Quality of Service in Wi-Fi® Networks. Especially supporting
PS3, PSP, Nintendo DS and Wii connections with XLink Kai software will be your
best choice to enjoy on-line gaming.

1.2 Product Feature

 Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards
 Provides USB2.0 port
 Provides 150Mbps receiving rate and 150Mbps sending rate
 Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width
 Auto-
 Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
 Supports Soft AP to establish your wireless LAN networking
 supports PS3, PSP, Wii and Nintendo DS connecting with Internet and

Xlink Kai to enjoy on-line gaming

 Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption methods and 802.1x

security authentication standard

 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management

of Wi-Fi networks.

 Supports WMM for Multimedia Applications with Quality of Service in

Wi-Fi® Networks

 Supports Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7

1.3 Contents of Package

 One ZEW2540P
 One Installation CD w/User Manual
 One Quick Installation Guide
 One USB cable

Contact your local authorized reseller or the store purchased from for any items
damaged and/or missing.

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Chapter 2 Installation

NOTE:

1. Insert ZEW2540P into a USB

2. Select Cancel when “Found

1. For future driver upgrading, please visit our website at www.zonetusa.com

2. Snap-shot screens of the following installation procedure are based on Windows
XP. Installation procedures will be similar for other windows operating systems.

slot of your computer.

New Hardware” window
appears.

3.

Insert Installation CD to your
CD-ROM drive. Browse CD and
double-click

setup.exe

in
Driver folder to execute it. The
wizard will run and install all
necessary files to your
computer automatically.

4. C

lick

Next

Agreement. Or click

to accept the

Cancel

exit.

to

4

5. S

elect

Ralink WLAN Utility
Install driver only

Install driver and

or

then click

Next.

6. S

elect

Tool
Configuration Tool

click

Ralink Configuration

or

Microsoft Zero

then

Next

.

a. It’s recommended to select

Ralink Configuration
Tool, which provides fully

access to all function of
ZEW2540P.

b. If you prefer to use the

wireless configuration tool
provided by Windows XP or
Vista, please select

Microsoft Zero
Configuration Tool

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7. Click Install to start the

installation.

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8. Click Finish to complete the

software installation.

You will see a tray icon appear in your system tray at the bottom of the
screen after the software and hardware installation completed successfully.

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Chapter 3 Configuration

3.1 Station Mode

Station Mode is the default access mode for ZEW2540P.
In this mode, ZEW2540P serves as a client to receive the wireless signals to
access the Internet.

Double-click the tray icon to launch the configuration utility.
Or right click the tray icon and select Launch Config Utility.

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3.1.1 Profile

Profile can keep your favorite wireless setting among your home, office, and
other public hotspot. You may save multiple profiles and activate the one at your
preference.

 Add:
 Edit:
 Delete:
 Activate:

to create a new profile
to edit/modify/change parameter of an existing profile

to delete an existing profile

to make an existing profile become active and to connect

3.1.1.1

Add/Edit Profile

a. System Configuration



Power Save Mode:

a. CAM

(Constantly Awake Mode) – ZEW2540P will stay power-ON as long

as the computer is connected to a power outlet.

b. PSM

(Power Saving Mode) – ZEW2540P will hibernate when the

computer is hibernating.