Rosewill RNX-N250PC User manual

Wireless N Adapter RNX-N250PC

Quick Installation Guide

Wireless N Adapter RNX-N250PC Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Thank you for choosing Rosewill’s 802.11n Wireless PIC adapter –

RNX-N250PC. This chapter is to introduce you more about this Wireless

Adapter.

1.1 Package Content

Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the

following items:

1. Rosewill 802.11n Wireless PCI Adapter x 1

2. 2 dBi detachable Antenna x 2

3. Low Profile Bracket x 1

4. Quick Installation Guide x 1

5. Resource CD x 1, including:

Rosewill Wireless N Client Utility and Driver

User Manual

Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If

any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with your

distributor.

1.2 Overview of the Product

PCI Adapter connects you with IEEE802.11n (Draft 2.0) networks at

transfer rate up to an incredible 300Mbps! By using the reflection signal,

802.11n technology increases the range and reduces “dead spots” in the

wireless coverage area. Unlike ordinary wireless networking of 802.11b/g

standards that are confused by wireless reflections, 802.11n can actually

use these reflections to increase four times transmission range of 802.11g

products.

Besides, when both ends of the wireless link are 802.11n products, the PCI

card can utilize twice radio band to increase three times transmission speed

of ordinary 802.11g standard products, and can comply with backwards

802.11b/802.11g standards.

Soft AP supported by PCI Adapter can help you establish wireless LAN

networking with lowest cost. Also WPS (PBC and PIN) encryption method

can free you from remembering the long passwords. Complete WMM

function makes your voice and video more smooth.

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1.3 Product Features

Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

standards

Provides 32-bit PCI interface 2.2

Provides 300Mbps upload and download rate

Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width

Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption methods

Supports WMM for smooth transmit of multimedia files

Supports Windows 2000, XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, Win 7 32/64,

Linux Kernel 2.6.1

Supports Multiple BSSID

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1.4 Product Specification

Standard

IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 and IEEE802.11g/b

RF Output Power(Typical)

802.11b: up to 17 ± 1 dBm

802.11g: up to 15 ± 1 dBm

802.11n: up to 16 ± 1 dBm

Driver Support

Windows® 2000, XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, Win7 32/64, Linux

2.6.1

Frequency Band

2.400GHz ~ 2.484GHz

Interface

PCI interface 2.2

Security

64/128-bit WEP (Hex & ASCII), WPA(TKIP with IEEE 802.1x),

WPA2(AES with IEEE 802.1x)

Dimension:

Without Bracket

4.7 x 2.08 in (120x 53 mm)

Data Rate

802.11n: up to 300Mbps Upstream and

downstream

802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 & 6Mbps

802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps with auto-rate fall

back

Antenna

2dBi External Detachable antenna x 2

Weight: (with Bracket and Antenna)

60 g

Operation Temperature

0°C ~ 55°C ambient temperature

Storage Humidity

10% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)

Storage Temperature

-20°C ~ 70°C ambient temperature

1.5 System Requirement

You must have at least the following

A desktop PC with an available 32-bit PCI slot

Minimum 300MHz processor and 32MB memory

Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP 32/64, Vista 32/64, Win7 32/64

A CD-ROM Drive

PCI controller properly installed and working in the desktop PC

802.11n or 802.11b/g Access Point (for infrastructure Mode) or another

802.11n or 802.11b/g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer

networking mode.)

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1.6 PCI Adapter LED Status

The status LED indicators of the PCI Adapter are described in the following.

Figure 1-1 Wireless PCI Card LED

Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection.

Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data

Wireless N Adapter RNX-N250PC Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 2 Security Check List before Installation

Wireless Networks are very convenient, however, since it

uses radio waves to send information. It can be vulnerable from those

who intended to do harm. So we recommend you take additional steps

to secure your wireless network.

Change the default wireless network name or SSID on your

wireless router

Change the default password on your wireless router

Enable encryption. We suggest enabling high level of the

encryption such as WPA and above.

Install Anti-virus program and personal firewall software

When set your encryption password, please select strong pass

phrases that are at least eight characters in length. Combines

both letters and numbers to create stronger password and avoid

using standard words that can be found in the dictionary.

Please also remember to keep a record of your wireless network

name, default password (The login name and password which

you will need when linking into your wireless router through

Internet explorer), SSID and encryption password (the

password which you will need when connecting your wireless

adapter with your wireless network) somewhere in case you need

them in the future.

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Chapter 3 Installation Guide

3.1 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 as shown in

Figure 3-1. Then, close your PC case.

Figure 3-1

4. Reconnect your PC’s power and turn on your desktop PC.

Note: Select Cancel when “Found New Hardware” window

appears.

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3.2 Software Installation

Note: The following driver installation guide uses Windows® XP as the

presumed operation system. The procedures and screens in Windows®

2000 and Vista are familiar with Windows® XP.

1. After Inserted PCI adapter into your computer. The system should find

the newly installed device automatically like Figure 3-2. Click cancel to

close this window.

Figure 3-2

2. Insert the CD-Rom that came with this product to your CD-Rom drive. The

menu window pops up automatically as Figure 3-3. Please click the

“Driver” button of this product. Note: If the CD-Rom fails to auto-run,

please click on “My Computer”> your CD-Rom Drive> (folder of this

product)> Driver then double-click the “Setup” icon to start this menu.

Figure 3-3

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3. Select if you are going to configure your wireless network with this

Rosewill Utility or with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool.

Figure 3-4

4. Click the “Install” button to start installing.

Figure 3-5

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5. Click the “Finish” button to complete installation.

Figure 3-6

6. You may be prompt to restart your computer for the driver to take effect.

Please select “Restart” or depending on your desire, you can select

“Restart Later”

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