StarTech.com USB300WN2X2D User manual

Manual Revision: 07/03/2012

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USB300WN2X2D

USB 802.11n Dual Band WiFi Adapter

*actual product may vary from photos

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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

USB300WN2X2D.....................................................................................2

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Windows XP/Server 2003....................................................................................................................... 3

Windows Vista/7/8.................................................................................................................................... 4

Windows Server 2008 R2 Note:............................................................................................................ 5

How to Use ..............................................................................................6

Windows XP ................................................................................................................................................ 6

Windows Vista/7/8.................................................................................................................................... 7

Ralink WLAN Utility................................................................................8

Connecting to an available network:................................................................................................. 9

Manually Creating a Prole.................................................................................................................... 10

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)................................................................................................................. 11

Wireless Mode.........................................................................................12

Specications..........................................................................................13

Technical Support ..................................................................................14

Warranty Information............................................................................14

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Introduction

The USB300WN2X2D dual-band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter allows a USB-

enabled computer to connect to a WiFi network on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. The

adapter can be used for connecting to Wireless-A, B, G or N networks, and features dual

5dBi high gain antennas, as well as powered ampliers to ensure optimized reception

capable of supporting up to 300Mbps of data bandwidth over distances up to 3 times

greater than a standard WiFi adapter.

This versatile dual band network adapter features a 2T2R (2 transmitter, 2 receiver),

Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO) design, and can connect to older wireless

access points (that may only operate on a 2.4GHz frequeny), as well as newer WAPs that

support the less congested 5 GHz range.

Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty, with free lifetime technical support, the

USB300WN2X2D is designed to provide a dependable, long-lasting wireless access solution

Packaging Contents

• 1x USB WiFi Adapter

• 1x Mini USB Y Cable

• 2x Dual Band Antenna

• 1x Monitor Clip

• 1x Driver CD

• 1x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• USB 2.0 enabled computer system with available USB port

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008 R2/7/ 8 (32/64-bit), or Linux®

kernel 2.6.32 or later

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Installation

Windows XP/Server 2003

1. Upon starting Windows, before connecting the USB 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” then open the CD/DVD drive the Driver CD 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 Conguration Utility), then also install the Ralink

Utility. NOTE: You can switch to using the Windows Utility at any time.

5. Complete the wizard and this will automatically install all of the drivers/software.

6. Connect the USB adapter to an available USB port. Windows will automatically

install the drivers.

NOTE: The USB cable has two connectors (Primary, Secondary). Only the Primary

connector must be connected. If the USB port is unable to provide enough power for the

adapter, then the Secondary connector can also be plugged in for supplementary power.

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Windows Vista/7/8

1. Upon starting Windows, before connecting the USB 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” then open the CD/ DVD

drive the Driver CD is inserted into and double-click the le Setup.exe.