Allied Telesis AT-WNP300N User manual

PN613-001218 Rev. A
AT-WNP300N
IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless
Fast PCI a apter
User Manual

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S AFETY N OTICE
Do not change any component.
Only qualifie technicians are allowe to service the equipment.
Observe safety precautions to avoi electric shock
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES
THE PRODUCT AND THE SOFTWARES WITHIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," BASIS. THE
MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER’S RESELLERS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS
“THE SELLERS”) DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OR LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL
WILFUL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, DAMAGES,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OF
ANY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY
TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE SOFTWARES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE
RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION,
OR LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT,
TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF
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PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY CUSTOMER.
BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
FOR DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO THE PARTIES. IN NO
EVENT WILL THE SELLERS’ TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF EACH AND EVERY KIND IN
RELATION TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY
CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT.

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E LECTRICAL S AFETY AND E MISSIONS S TANDARDS
This pro uct meets the following stan ar s.
U.S. Federal Comm nications Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been teste an foun to comply with the limits for a Class B igital evice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are esigne to provi e reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi ential installation. This equipment
generates, uses an can ra iate ra io frequency energy an , if not installe an use in accor ance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to ra io communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment oes cause harmful interference to ra io or television reception, which can be etermine by turning the
equipment off an on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment an receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit ifferent from that to which the receiver is connecte .
- Consult the ealer or an experience ra io/TV technician for help.
FCC Ca tion: Any changes or mo ifications not expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance coul voi the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This evice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con itions: (1) This evice may not cause
harmful interference, an (2) this evice must accept any interference receive , inclu ing interference that may cause un esire
operation.
Radiation Expos re Statement: This equipment complies with FCC ra iation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolle environment. This equipment shoul be installe an operate with minimum istance 20cm between the ra iator & your
bo y.
This transmitter must not be co-locate or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels an /or operational frequency ban s are country epen ent an are firmware programme at
the factory to match the inten e estination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the en user.
CE Marking Warning
This evice complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test metho s have been applie
in or er to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
EN 60950-1: 2006
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
EN 50385: 2002
Pro uct stan ar to emonstrate the compliance of ra io base stations an fixe terminal stations for wireless telecommunication
systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels relate to human exposure to ra io frequency electromagnetic fiel s
(110MHz - 40 GHz) - General public
EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
Electromagnetic compatibility an Ra io spectrum Matters (ERM); Wi eban transmission systems; Data transmission equipment
operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM ban an using wi e ban mo ulation techniques; Harmonize EN covering essential requirements un er
article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility an Ra io Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) stan ar for ra io equipment
an services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility an Ra io spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) stan ar for ra io equipment
an services; Part 17: Specific con itions for 2,4 GHz wi eban transmission systems.
This evice is a 2.4 GHz wi eban transmission system (transceiver), inten e for use in all EU member states an EFTA countries,
except in France an Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the en -user shoul apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in or er to obtain authorization to use the evice
for setting up out oor ra io links an /or for supplying public access to telecommunications an /or network services.
This evice may not be use for setting up out oor ra io links in France an in some areas the RF output power may be limite to 10
mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For etaile information the en -user shoul contact the national spectrum
authority in France.

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C ONTENTS
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES .................................................................................................. 1
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Purpose of This Gui e ............................................................................................................................................... 9
How This Gui e is Organize .................................................................................................................................. 9
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Contacting Allie Telesis ................................................................................................................................................10
Online Support...........................................................................................................................................................10
Email an Telephone Support ................................................................................................................................10
Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................10
Where to Fin Web-base Gui es ......................................................................................................................10
Returning Pro ucts ...................................................................................................................................................10
Sales or Corporate Information ............................................................................................................................10
Firmware & Software Up ates...............................................................................................................................10
Tell Us What You Think .........................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 1: Overview .......................................................................................................................................................11
Features .......................................................................................................................................................................11
Back View ....................................................................................................................................................................11
LEDs..............................................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Installation .....................................................................................................................................................13
Reviewing Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................13
Unpacking the Wireless A apter ..........................................................................................................................13
Har ware Installation ...............................................................................................................................................13
Installing the Driver an the Utility ......................................................................................................................15
Warranty Registration .............................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 3: PC Settings ....................................................................................................................................................17
<Win ows Vista>......................................................................................................................................................17
<Win ows xp> ..........................................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 4: Configure Wireless Network ..................................................................................................................20
Run AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility ...................................................................................................................20
The First View of AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility ..........................................................................................20
Start Wireless Network Connection...................................................................................................................20
Chapter 5: Utility Intro uction .....................................................................................................................................31
Profile ...........................................................................................................................................................................31
Network ......................................................................................................................................................................32
A vance .....................................................................................................................................................................32
Statistics .......................................................................................................................................................................33
WMM ...........................................................................................................................................................................33
WPS ..............................................................................................................................................................................34
Ra io on/off ................................................................................................................................................................35
About............................................................................................................................................................................35
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................36
I Cannot Buil Wireless Connection ...................................................................................................................36
The Har ware Status Is Incorrect ........................................................................................................................36
In Device Manager, the Device Shows a Cross.................................................................................................36
Appen ix A: Technical Specifications ..........................................................................................................................37
Physical Specifications...............................................................................................................................................37
Environmental Specifications ..................................................................................................................................37

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Safety an Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications....................................................................................... 37
Appen ix B: Ra io Ban s................................................................................................................................................ 38

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F IGURES
Figure 1: Back View ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2: Installing A apter into PC............................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3: Location of the Antenna Connectors.......................................................................................................... 14
Figure 4: Connecting Antennas....................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 5: Canceling Har ware Notification................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 6: Starting the Installation.................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 7: Completing the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 15
Figure 8: Wireless Utility.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 9: Control Panel..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 10: Network an Sharing Center...................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 11: Wireless Connection Status........................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 12: Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IP)........................................................................................................ 18
Figure 13: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ............................................................................. 18
Figure 14: Wireless Connection Properties................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 15: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) .......................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 16: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties ..................................................................................................... 19
Figure 17: The First View of AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility ............................................................................... 20
Figure 18: Select a Network............................................................................................................................................ 21
Figure 19: Configure Profile............................................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 20: Configure Auth./Encry................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 21: Active an Un-secure Network ................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 22: Select a Network............................................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 23: Configure Profile............................................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 24: Configure Auth./Encry................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 25: Active a WEP Network ................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 26: Select a Network............................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 27: Configure Profile............................................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 28: Configure Auth./Encry................................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 29: Active a WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Network ............................................................................................... 24
Figure 30: Config Utility.................................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 31: Configure Profile Name................................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 32: Configure Auth./Encry................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 33: Active a Non-broa casting Network........................................................................................................ 25
Figure 34: Select a Non-broa casting SSID ................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 35: Configure Profile Name................................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 36: Configure Auth./Encry................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 37: Active a Non-broa casting Network........................................................................................................ 26

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Figure 38: WPS Button on Wireless Router ...............................................................................................................26
Figure 39: Push Button Connection...............................................................................................................................26
Figure 40: WPS Successfully.............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 41: Push Button Connection...............................................................................................................................27
Figure 42: WPS Successfully.............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 43: PIN Co e...........................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 44: WPS Successfully.............................................................................................................................................28
Figure 45: Enrolee Mo e...................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 46: Click on PIN .....................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 47: WPS Successfully.............................................................................................................................................29
Figure 48: Connect to a Regular Network ..................................................................................................................30
Figure 49: Profile .................................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 50: Network............................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 51: A vance ...........................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 52: Statistics.............................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 53: WMM .................................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 54: WPS ....................................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 55: Ra io On/Off....................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 56: About..................................................................................................................................................................35

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Preface
P rpose of This G ide
This gui e is inten e for customers an /or network a ministrators who are responsible for installing an
maintaining the AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R Wireless Fast PCI a apter.
How This G ide is Organized
This gui e contains instructions on how to install an configure AT-WNP300N IEEE802.11b/g/n 1T2R
Wireless Fast PCI a apter .
Chapter 1 Overview, escribes the features, LEDs an ports on the equipment.
Chapter 2 Installation, escribes how to install an configure the equipment.
Chapter 3 PC Settings, escribes how to prepare your PC for connecting to wireless network.
Chapter 4 Config re Wireless Network, gui es you to set up a wireless network step by step.
Chapter 5 Utility Introd ction, escribes etail function in AT-WNP300N Wireless Utility.
Chapter 6 Tro bleshooting, escribes what you shoul o when the evice oes not operate
correctly.
Doc ment Conventions
This gui e uses several conventions that you shoul become familiar with before you begin to install the
pro uct:
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 Note
A note provi es a itional information. Please go to the Allie Telesis website
http://www.alliedtelesis.com for the translate safety statement in your language.
Warning
A warning in icates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bo ily injury.
Caution
A caution in icates that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment amage or
loss of ata.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
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information.
Online S pport
You can request technical support online by accessing the Allie Telesis Knowle ge Base:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/kb/. You can use the Knowle ge Base to submit questions to our technical
support staff an review answers to previously aske questions.
Email and Telephone S pport
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web site: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/s pport/.
Warranty
For pro uct registration an warranty con itions please visit Allie Telesis website:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/s pport/warranty/
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To obtain an RMA number, contact Allie Telesis Technical Support through our web site:
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Sales or Corporate Information
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http://www.alliedtelesis.com/. To fin the contact information for your country, select Contact Us ->
Worl wi e Contacts.
Firmware & Software Updates
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Internet sites:
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•Allie Telesis FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com/
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workstation’s comman prompt, you will nee FTP client software an you must log in to the server. Enter
“anonymous” for the user name an your email a ress for the passwor .
Tell Us What Yo Think
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