StarTech.com USB300WN2X2 User manual

USB Wireless Network

Adapter

USB 802.11n 300 Mbps

Wireless Network

Adapter - 2T2R

USB300WN2X2

Instruction Manual

Manual Revision:10/04/2010

For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.startech.com

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 off 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 different 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

Hardware Installation ......................................................... 3

Verifying Installation ........................................................... 4

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

Push Button Conﬁguration ................................................. 5

PIN Input Conﬁguration...................................................... 5

Speciﬁcations........................................................ 6

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

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

Introduction

The USB300WN2X2 USB Wireless 802.11n Network Adapter

allows almost any USB-enabled desktop, laptop or netbook

computer system to connect to a ‘b’, ‘g’, or ‘n’ wireless network.

Using a 2T2R (2 Transmitter/2 Receiver) Multiple Input Multiple

Output (MIMO) design over the 2.4GHz frequency, the USB

adapter is capable of reaching up to 300 Mbps over an 802.11n

network, while improving signal reception and range. Backward

compatible with 802.11b/g networks (11/54 Mbps), this adapter

card is a versatile wireless networking solution. With support for

standard and advanced security options such as WEP, WPA,

WPA2, WPS and 802.1x along with wireless Quality of Service

(QoS) support, this USB 2.0 adapter is backed by StarTech.com’s

lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support, making for

an excellent wireless upgrade or ﬁrst-time setup option.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x USB300WN2X2 adapter card

• 1 x Poseable USB extension cable

• 1 x Driver Installation CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled computer with available port

• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008

R2/7 (32/64-bit), or Apple®Mac OS®10.4/10.5/10.6,

or Linux®kernel 2.6

Installation

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

1. Upon starting Windows, before plugging in the wireless

adapter, 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 and

right-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into and

select “AutoPlay”.

3. Select the option to install the Driver and Utility. This should

launch the Realtek Installation wizard.

4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all

necessary drivers and the Realtek utility (optional to use).

Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2

1. Upon starting Windows, before plugging in the wireless

adapter, insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/

DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should automatically launch the Driver/Software

installation splash screen or prompt you to run Setup.exe. If

not, open “Computer” and right-click on the CD/DVD drive the

disk is inserted into and select “AutoPlay”.

3. Select the option to install the Driver and Utility. This should

launch the Realtek Installation wizard.

4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all

necessary drivers and the Realtek utility (optional to use).

Windows Server 2008 R2 Note:

By default, the Microsoft “Wireless LAN Service” Feature is not

installed. Before any wireless networking can be enabled, this

feature must be installed through the Windows Server Manager

window. Refer to Windows’ documentation for details.

Hardware Installation

1. Once the drivers are installed, plug the wireless adapter into

an available USB port.

2. Windows will automatically detect and install the adapter.

OPTIONAL: A poseable USB extension cable is included, to help

position the wireless adapter for optimal signal reception.

Verifying Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer”

in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer

Management window, select Device Manager from the left

window panel.

Double-click on the Network adapters option. A new Wireless

adapter should be listed.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

WPS is an easy way for anyone to automatically setup a secure

wireless network on a Windows-based computer. A WPS

compatible wireless access point (AP) is required. There are two

methods of setting up WPS.

Push Button Conguration

1.Once the adapter is connected and installed on the computer

system, press the WPS button on the side of the wireless

adapter.

2.Press the WPS button on the wireless AP. The two devices

should communicate with one another to automatically setup a

secure wireless network connection.

PIN Input Conguration

1.Launch the Realtek Wireless utility and under the “Wi-Fi

Protect Setup” tab will be a “PIN Input” button.

2.Press the button the generate a PIN code.

3.Enter the conﬁguration utility for the wireless AP (usually

web browser interface) and enter the code into the WPS

conﬁguration section.

Specications

Bus Interface USB 2.0

Chipset ID Realtek RTL8192SU

Connectors 1 x USB type A male

LEDs 1 x Activity

Supported Protocols IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g,

IEEE 802.11b

Supported Security

Protocols WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP/AES

Maximum Data Transfer

Rate 802.11n: 300 Mbps

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)

Storage Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F ~ 158°F)

Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH

Dimensions 58.0 x 24.0 x 9.0mm

Weight 7.8 g

Compatible Operating

Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/

Server 2003/Server 2008

R2/7 (32/64-bit),

Mac OS 10.4/10.5/10.6,

Linux kernel 2.6

Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part

of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If

you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/

support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in

materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the

initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be

returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at

our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.

StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or

damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear

and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.

com USA LLP (or their ofﬁcers, directors, employees or agents)

for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,

incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of proﬁts, loss of

business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the

use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or

exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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