StarTech.com PEX300WN2X3 User manual

PCI Express Wireless

Adapter Card

PCI Express 802.11n 300Mbps

Wireless Network Adapter Card

- 2T3R

PEX300WN2X3

Instruction Manual

Manual Revision:07/28/2010

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

Hardware Installation............................................................2

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

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

Speciﬁcations............................................................5

Technical Support.....................................................6

Warranty Information ................................................6

Introduction

The StarTech.com PCI Express Wireless 802.11n 300Mbps network

adapter adds high speed wireless network connectivity to almost any PCI

Express enabled desktop/workstation PC. Using a 2T3R (2 Transmitter/3

Receiver) design, the PCIe adapter card is capable of reaching up to

300Mbps over an 802.11n network, while improving signal reception and

range. Backwards compatible with 802.11b/g networks (11/54Mbps), 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 Server (QoS) support, this PCI

Express 2.0 card 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 PEX300WN2X3 adapter card

• 3 x Wireless Antenna

• 1 x Driver Installation CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer with available full proﬁle slot

• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008 R2/7

(32/64-bit), or Linux®kernel 2.4/2.6

Installation

WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be

severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly

grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI

Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static

strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is

unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching

a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several

seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and

not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer

(i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the

rear of the power supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all

peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your

computer system for details.

3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on

the rear of the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer

system for details.). Note that this card will work in PCI Express slots of

additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to

the rear of the case. For ease of installation, make sure the antennas

are not attached to the card yet.

5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

6. Attach the included external antennas to the rear bracket of the card.

7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and

reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

1. Upon starting Windows, if the Found New Hardware wizard appears on

the screen, cancel/close the window and 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

Ralink Installation wizard.

4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary

drivers and the Ralink utility (optional to use).

Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2

NOTE: Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 have the drivers preinstalled, so

installing them separately is not necessary. If problems are encountered

with the native drivers, or use of the Ralink Utility is desired, they can be

installed per normal installation procedures.

1. Upon starting Windows, if the Found New Hardware wizard appears on

the screen, cancel/close the window or choose not to install the drivers

and 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

Ralink Installation wizard.

4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary

drivers and the Ralink 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.

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.

Specications

Bus Interface PCI Express 2.0

(x1 slot connector)

Form Factor Full Proﬁle

Chipset ID Ralink RT2890 + RT2820

Connectors 3 x RP-SMA

LEDs 1 x Activity

Supported Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g,

IEEE 802.11b

Supported Security Protocols WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP/AES

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 802.11n: 300Mbps

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 102.0mm x 76.5mm x 21.0mm

Weight 106.7 g

Compatible Operating

Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/

Vista/Server 2008 R2/7

(32/64-bit), Linux kernel 2.4/2.6

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.

StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-ﬁnd easy” since 1985,

providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer

base that spans many channels, including government,

education and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer

an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products,

KVM and Server Management solutions, serving a worldwide

market through our locations in the United States, Canada, the

United Kingdom and Taiwan.

Visit www.startech.com today for complete information about

all our products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as

the Cable Finder, Parts Finder and the KVM Reference Guide.

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