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Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply wi th the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment ge nerates, uses [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment , this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measure s. National Restrictions 2400.0-2483.5 MHz Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria General authorization required for outd[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual Table of Content Package Cont ents ...............................................................................................1 Chapter 1 Overview ...........................................................................................2 1.1 Overview of the produ ct ..............................[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 1 Package Content s The following items should be found in your package: ¾ One RNX-N250PC2 Wireless N PCI Adapter ¾ Quick Install ation Guide ¾ Low Profile Bracket ¾ One resource CD for RNX-N250PC2, including: • 2.4GHz Wireless Lite-N Client Utility and Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful In[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 2 Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosing RNX-N250PC2 Wireless N PCI Adapter . 1.1 Overview of the product The adapter is an 802.1 1n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wi reless connection, you can get a better Internet e[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 3 the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with IEEE 802.1 1n, I EEE 802.1 1g, IEEE 802.1 1b standards ¾ Supports WP A/WP A2 data security , TKIP/AES encryption ¾ Support s high rate of up to 300Mbps for maxi mum throughput, suppor[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 4 Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Inst allation T o install the adapter , follow these steps listed below: 1. T urn off your desktop PC and disconnect the power . 2. Remove your PC case and locate an avail abl e PCI slot on the motherboard. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. C heck [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 5 Figure 2-1 2. Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 3. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Inst all 2.4GHz Wireless Lite-N Client Utility and Driver . Select Inst all Driver Onl y to install driver only (shown in Fig[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 6 Figure 2-3 4. Click Change to change the destination locati on for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4 5. After that, the wizard is r eady to begin installation. Click Inst all to begin the installation.[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 7 Figure 2-5 6. W ait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-6 . Figure 2-6 ) Note: 1) For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation duringthese steps (shown in Figure 2-7 ). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 8 Figure 2-7 2) In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below ( Figure 2-8 ), and please select Yes to continue installation. Figure 2-8 7. After all the step s above, y ou will see the scr een below , click Finish to complete the installation.[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 9 Figure 2-9 2.2.3 Sof tware Inst allation for Windows Vist a 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named RNX-N250PC2. Double-c lick Setup.exe in the proper folder to start the installation, and the following screen for preparing setup will appear . Figure 2-10 2. W ait [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 10 Figure 2-11 3. After that, you should choose a Setup ty pe. It is recommen ded that you select Inst all 2.4GHz Wireless Lite-N Client Utility and Driver . Select Inst all Driver Onl y to install driver only . Click Next to continue. Figure 2-12 4. Click Change to change the destination locati on for[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 11 Figure 2-13 5. After that, the wizard is r eady to begin installation. Click Inst all to begin the installation. Figure 2-14 6. The following page will display and please wait a moment.[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 12 Figure 2-15 ) Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wiza rd will notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps . Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Install this driver software any w ay to continue the Installation. Fig[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 13 Figure 2-17 8. Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-18 2.2.4 Sof tware Inst allation for Windows 7 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM dr ive. T o continue, find the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open RNX-N250PC2 folder , and double-click Setup.exe . Then t[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 14 Figure 2-19 2. W ait for while, the following screen for setup will appear Click Next to continue. Figure 2-20 3. Af ter that, you should choose a Set up type. It is recommended that you select Install 2.4 GHz Wireless Lite-N Client Utility and Driver . Select Inst all Driver Only to install driver [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 15 Figure 2-21 4. Click Change to change the destination locati on for the software, then click Next in the screen below . Figure 2-22 5. After that, the wizard is r eady to begin installation. Click Inst all to begin the installation.[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 16 Figure 2-23 6. The following page will display and please wait a moment. Figure 2-24 ) Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the installation during t hese steps . Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system.[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 17 Figure 2-25 7. Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-26[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 18 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer , you can quickly connect to a wireless network usi ng one of the following methods. ¾ Method One (T o connect using W ireless N Client Utility): RNX-N250PC2 uses the 2.4GHz Wireles[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 19 Figure 3-2 3. If word None appears behind the SSID, this means the network to be connected is not security-enabled and you can connect to the net work without entering a key . T o prevent outside intrusion and safeguard your network, it is strongly recommended to set a password to your router or acc[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 20 Figure 3-4 4. Y ou have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-5 5. T o view mor e information about the network currently connected, click Stat us in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and w[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 21 3.2 T o connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) f unction allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly . If the wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setu p (WPS) or QSS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router usi ng either Push Bu[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 22 Figure 3-9 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to confi gure the QSS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following are detailed configurat ion procedures of each way . 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. Open Wireless N Client Utility an[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 23 Figure 3-11 3. When Figure 3-9 appears , you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows V ista. 1. Open Wireless N Client Utility and click WPS t ab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access p[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 24 Figure 3-13 3. When Connect succes sfully appears on the screen, the WPS c onfiguration is complete. Or you can view the adapter ’s ut ility page to see whether the co nnection has been successful as shown in Figure 3-15 . Figure 3-14 Figure 3-15 3.3 T o connect using Windows built-in wireless uti[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 25 Figure 3-16 2. If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router . Or push the WPS button (other brands may call it QSS) on the router or access point (Y ou will be prompted to push the bu tton on the window if WPS/QSS func[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 26 Figure 3-18 3.3.2 In Windows Vist a Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility . Follow the steps below . 1. Open the wireless utility by ri ght-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below . Select Connect to a network . Figure 3-19 2. The u[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 27 Figure 3-20 3. If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your r outer . If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key . Figure 3-21 4. Y ou have now successfully connected to [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 28 Figure 3-22 3.3.3 In Windows XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wi reless utility . Follow the steps below . 1. Right-click on the utility ic on in your system tray (l ower-right corner). Select Sw it ch t o Windows wireless configuration tool . Figure 3-23 Or double-click the utility icon to [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 29 Figure 3-24 Figure 3-25 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in yo ur system tray (lower-right corner). Select Vie w A vailable Wireless Net works . Figure 3-26 3. The utility will display any available wirele ss networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 30 Figure 3-27 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below . If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key . Figure 3-28[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 31 Chapter 4 Configuration Using Wireless N Client Utility RNX-N250PC2 can be confi gured by 2.4GHz Wireless Lite-N Cli ent Utility . This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless c onnectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data secu rity encryption features[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 32 Figure 4-1 4.1.1 Add a profile T o add a pr ofile, click the Add button on the bottom of the scre en. Then the configuration window will appear . Figure 4-2 The following items can be found on the screen. ¾ Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, and Cof fee Shop). The same [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 33 stands for no security . It is recommended to enable WP A-PSK/WP A2-PSK on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter . ¾ Encryption T ype: From the drop-dow n menu, select the encryption type that is the same as on your router or access point. ¾ Security Key: En[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 34 4.1.3 Delete a profile T o delete an existing profile, high light the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyb oard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue. Figure 4-5 4.2 Advanced The following configurat ions can be made on [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 35 4.3 About Y ou will see the information about the Driver a nd Utility versions of t he adapter in the About Screen. Right-click on the icon in your system tray and select About from the list. Figure 4-7[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 36 Chapter 5 AP Mode (Windows 7 Only) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP . This function is avail able only in Windows7. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Inte rnet for various reasons like only one WLAN port is available on your wire d broadband router , however [...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 37 The Sof t AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility . Figure 5-3 ¾ Sof tAP mod e: Select to enable or disable the function. ¾ Internet Connecting Share (ICS): S pecify a connection throu gh which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. ¾ SSID: Enter the name for[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 38 Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface 32 bit PCI Interface S tandards IEEE 802.1 1 n, IE EE 802.1 1g, IEEE 802.1 1b Operating System Windows XP , Windows Vist a, Windows 7 Throughput 300Mbps (Maximal) Radio Data Rate 1 1b: 1/2/5.5/1 1Mbps 1 1g: 6/9/12/1 8/24/36/48/54Mbps 1 1n: Up to 300Mbps Mo[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 39 Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wirele ss product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-s pectrum (DSSS) technology and oper ating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP enc ryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 40 typically the configuration parameter for a wire less PC card. It corres ponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also Wireless Network Name and ESSID. ¾ WEP - ( W ire d E quivalent P rivacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 41 Appendix C: FAQ This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Adapter . Read the descripti ons below to solve your problems. 1. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration. 1.[...]

Wireless N PCI Adapter RNX-N250PC2 User Manual 42 5. The network is slow / having pr oblem when transferring large files 1. Move closer to the place w here access point is located. 2. There could be too much peopl e using the same radio cha nnel. Ask the owner of the access point to change the channel number . Thank you for purchasing a quality Ros[...]