Encore ENUWI-2XN4x User manual

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© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc.
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW ...................................................................... 3
1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................... 3
1.2 LED INDICATOR .................................................................. 4
1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................... 4
1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION................................................................ 5
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................... 5
2.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................................................... 6
2.2.1 Windows®7 and Windows Vista®..................................... 6
2.2.2 Windows®XP ................................................................... 9
2.3 REMOVING THE ENUWI-2XN4X OR ENUWI-1XN4X
SOFTWARE ....................................................................... 12
2.4 UPGRADING THE ENUWI-2XN4X OR ENUWI-1XN4X
SOFTWARE ....................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORKS IN
WINDOWS 7®................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 4: CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORKS IN
WINDOWS VISTA®........................................................ 15
CHAPTER 5: CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORKS IN
WINDOWS®XP.............................................................. 17
CHAPTER 6: TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................ 20
CHAPTER 7: WARRANTY INFORMATION......................................... 20
APPENDIX A. WIRELESS SECURITY OVERVIEW............................. 21
A1. WEP, WPAAND WPA2 COMPARISON ................................ 21

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A2. WEP /WPA /WPA2 802.1X ............................................ 21
A3. ENABLING 802.1X IN WINDOWS®....................................... 22
APPENDIX B. USING ENCORE WIRELESS MANAGER IN WINDOWS
XP®................................................................................. 23
B1. STARTING ENCORE WIRELESS MANAGER........................... 23
B2. ENCORE WIRELESS MANAGER OVERVIEW ......................... 24
B3. MANUAL CONNECTION ...................................................... 26
B4. EASY CONNECTION WITH WPS ......................................... 27
B4.1. WPS — PBC (Push Button Configuration)..................... 28
B4.2. WPS — PIN (Personal Information Number)................. 29
B5. USING 802.1X.................................................................. 32
APPENDIX C. CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORKS WITH
WIRELESS ZERO CONNECTION IN WINDOWS XP®.33
APPENDIX D. REGULATORY INFORMATION..................................... 35
D1. FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE
STATEMENT ...................................................................... 35
D2. EUROPE –EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................... 36
APPENDIX E. SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT....... 38
APPENDIX F. USER’S NOTICE............................................................ 40
Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual
product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.
© 2011 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Chapter 1: Overview
Thank you for choosing Encore Electronics’ Wireless N300/N150 USB Adapter. With just a
few steps, you will be enjoying the convenience of wireless networking at the speed that is
much faster than the prior Wireless G technology. Place the laptop or desktop computer at
any place you want to avoid the hassle and unsightly view of wires. Moreover,
ENUWI-2XN4x and ENUWI-1XN4x support Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) data
encryption to help protect your data and privacy.
With Encore Electronics’ Wireless N300/N150 USB Adapter, you can smoothly browse
websites, play games, stream video, make phone calls and download files over the
Internet. You also can easily share files with other users and access peripherals, such as
network drives, printers and cameras, in your home or office networks.
1.1 Product Overview
A. WPS Button
B. External Detachable Antennas*
C. Activity LED
D. USB 2.0 Connector
E. Antenna Connectors
Note:
*N300 Series come with two antennas and
N150 Series come with one antenna. The
antennas shown in the picture on the right
are 5dBi antennas. Adapters with other type
of antennas are also available.

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1.2 LED Indicator
The Activity LED will be blinking when:
The adapter is scanning for available wireless networks.
The adapter is transferring and/or receiving data.
1.3 Package Contents
N300 Series (ENUWI-2XN4x)
Wireless N300 USB Adapter x 1
External Detachable Antennas*x 2
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Installation CD (User Manual on CD) x 1
N150 Series (ENUWI-1XN4x)
Wireless N150 USB Adapter x 1
External Detachable Antenna*x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Installation CD (User Manual on CD) x 1
Note:
*The antennas shown on the front cover are 5dBi antennas. Other type of antennas, such
as 2dBi and 3dBi antennas, are also available.
1.4 System Requirements
Available USB port
Operating System: Windows®7, Windows Vista®or Windows®XP
CD-ROM Drive

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Chapter 2: Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Attach the antenna(s) to the wireless adapter.
2. No need to shutdown your computer.
3. Insert the Wireless N300/150 USB Adapter to an available USB port on your
computer.

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2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 Windows®7 and Windows Vista®
The installation procedures are similar between Windows®7 and Windows Vista®.
A.
1. Click “Cancel,”
if you see the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’
window.
B. Insert the ‘Installation CD” that comes with the package to the CD-ROM drive. Depending
on your computer’s configuration, one of the following 3 scenarios will happen (B-1 to B-3).
B-1
The ‘Encore Welcome Screen’ appears
automatically, and then the ‘Quick Setup’
window in Step C will appear.
B-2
Instead of the ‘Encore Welcome Screen,’ the
‘AutoPlay’ window appears.
Select “Run autorun.exe.”

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B-3
If neither the ‘Encore Welcome
Screen’ nor the ‘AutoPlay’ window
appears, type “D:\autorun.exe” in the
“Run” command window in the Start
menu (‘D’ is the drive letter of your
CD-ROM drive).
If the “Run” command window is not in
the Start menu, go to the Start menu
→type “run” in the “search box”
→select “Run” in the list of results.
Note: You can use “Browse” to find the
CD-ROM drive number.
C.
Click “Software & Driver Installation
” in the ‘Quick Setup’ window.
D.
Click “Yes” to continue,
if you see ‘Do you want to allow the
following program to make changes to
this computer?’ in the ‘User Account
Control’ window.

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E.
Click “Install this driver software
anyway,”
if you see ‘Windows can’t verify the
publisher of this driver software’ in the
‘Windows Security’ window.
F.
Click “Next” to continue,
when you see the ‘ENCORE Wireless
LAN Driver – USB Adapter’window.
G.
1. Save any opened file in other program.
2. Check “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.”
3. Click “Finish” to restart the computer,
when you see ‘InstallShield Wizard
Complete’ in the ‘ENCORE Wireless LAN
Driver – USB Adapter’window.

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2.2.2 Windows®XP
A.
1. Click “Cancel,”
if you see the ‘Found New Hardware
Wizard’ window when you start Windows
for the first time after installing the
hardware.
B. Insert the ‘Installation CD” that comes with the package to the CD-ROM drive. Depending
on your computer’s configuration, one of the following 2 scenarios will happen (B-1 or B-2).
B-1
The ‘Encore Welcome Screen’
appears automatically, and then the
‘Quick Setup’ window in Step C will
appear.
B-2
If the ‘Encore Welcome Screen’ does
not appear, type “D:\autorun.exe” in
the “Run” command window in the
Start menu (‘D’ is the drive letter
of your CD-ROM drive).
Note: You can use “Browse” to find the
CD-ROM drive number.

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C.
Click “Software & Driver Installation
” in the ‘Quick Setup’ window.
D. Click “Yes” to continue,
if you see ‘Aprogram needs your
permission to continue’ in the ‘User
Account Control’window.
E.
Click ”Next” to continue,
when you see the ‘ENCORE Wireless
Manager’ window.

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F.
Click “Continue Anyway,”
if you see this warning message in the
‘Hardware Installation’ window.
G.
1. Save any opened file in other program.
2. Check “Yes, I want to restart my
computer now.”
3. Click “Finish” to restart the computer,
when you see ‘InstallShield Wizard
Complete’ in the ‘ENCORE Wireless
Manager’ window.

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2.3 Removing the ENUWI-2XN4x or ENUWI-1XN4x software
In Windows 7®and Windows Vista®
Open the Windows Start menu →go to “Control Panel” →click “Uninstall a
program” under the ‘Programs’ category →select the ‘ENCORE Wireless LAN
Driver - USB Adapter’ →click “Uninstall” →follow the on-screen instructions
In Windows XP®
Open the Windows Start menu →go to the “Encore Wireless Manager”
program group →select “Uninstall” →follow the on-screen instructions
Alternatively, open the Windows Start menu →go to “Control Panel” →
select “Add or Remove Programs” →select the “ENCORE Wireless Manager -
USB Adapter” →click “Uninstall” →follow the on-screen instructions
2.4 Upgrading the ENUWI-2XN4x or ENUWI-1XN4x software
Upgrades may be available at the Encore Electronics’ website (www.encore-usa.com).
You have to follow the steps below.
1. Write down the SSID (wireless network name) and password (also called network
security key, passphrase or pre-shared key) for any wireless network you want to
save. The saved network profiles will be erased after the upgrade.
2. Download the upgrade from ENUWI-2XN4xor ENUWI-1XN4x’s SUPPORT page on
Encore Electronics’ website.
3. Remove the ENUWI-2XN4x or ENUWI-1XN4x software from your computer.
4. Restart your computer.
5. If the upgrade file ends in .zip, you need to extract the .zip file first.
6. Run the upgrade file (ending in .exe) that you downloaded.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Chapter 3: Connecting to Wireless Networks in Windows 7®
After installation, please use the Windows Wireless Manager to connect to wireless
networks by following the steps below.
A.
Left-click on the “Windows Wireless
Manager Tray Icon .”
B.
If you do not see the icon, click the
“Show hidden icons ” arrow in the
system tray.
C.
1. Select the “Wireless Network
Connection” of your choice;
2. Click “Connect.”
Note: The “Connect automatically” check
box is checked by default. Your computer
will automatically connect to the same
wireless network when you are at the same
location next time.
Note: If no wireless security is turned on,
the warning message ‘Information sent
over this network might be visible to
others.’ will appear. Click “Connect” if you
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D.
1. Enter the “Security Key” (also called
password, passphrase or pre-shared
key);
2. Click “OK.”
E.
Once connected successfully, you will see
the following two updates:
1. When Left-click on ‘Windows
Wireless Manager Tray Icon,’ you will
see ‘Connected’ next to the wireless
network of your choice.
2. The ‘Windows Wireless Manager
Tray Icon’ will become .
Note: For help with the Windows Wireless Manager, please refer to “Help and Support” in
the Start menu at the lower left corner of your screen.

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Chapter 4: Connecting to Wireless Networks in Windows
Vista®
After installation, please use the Windows Wireless Manager to connect to wireless
networks by following the steps below.
A.
Left-click on ‘Windows Wireless
Manager Tray Icon .’
B.
Click “Connect to a network.”
(NOTthe “Network and Sharing
center.”)
C.
1. Select the “Wireless Network” of your
choice;
2. Click “Connect.”
D.
1. Enter the “Security Key” (also called
password, passphrase or pre-shared
key);
2. Click “Connect.”
Note: If no wireless security is turned on,
an alternative window with the warning
message ‘Information sent over this
network might be visible to others.’ will
appear. Select “Connect Anyway” if you
want to proceed.

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E. 1. The “Save this network” and “Start
this connection automatically”
checkboxes are checked by default;
2. Click “Close.”
Note: If “Start this connection
automatically” is checked, your computer
will automatically connect to the same
wireless network when you are at the same
location next time.
F.
The ‘Set Network Location’ window
may appear.
1. Select one of the three location types:
“Home,” “Work” or “Public.”
2. Click “Close” in the follow-up window.
Note: Based on your choice, Windows will
automatically configure the appropriate
firewall settings.
G.
The ‘Windows Wireless Manager
Tray Icon’ will show a globe at its lower
right corner ( ).
Note: For help with the Windows Wireless Manager, please refer to “Help and Support” in
the Start menu at the lower left corner of your screen.

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Chapter 5: Connecting to Wireless Networks in Windows®XP
After the software installation, you can locate the Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon at
the lower right corner of your screen as in Figure A below.
Figure A. Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon location
Icon Description
The wireless USB adapter is connected to a wireless network
with excellent connection quality.
The wireless USB adapter is not connected to a wireless
network.
The ENUWI-2XN4x/1XN4x hardware is installed.
The ENUWI-2XN4x/1XN4x hardware is removed.
Next page provides step-by-step guide to connecting to wireless networks with your
wireless adapter.

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Please follow the steps below to connect to wireless networks.
A.
1. Right-click on the ‘Encore Wireless
Manager Tray Icon’ at the lower right
corner of the screen;
2. Click “Set Wizard.”
B.
1. Check “Wireless Local Area
Networks (Infrastructure);”
2. Click “Next.”
C.
1. Select the ‘SSID’ (wireless network
name) you want to connect to.
2. Click “Next.”
Note: If the selected SSID has wireless
security turned on, the Encore Wireless
Manager will automatically detect the
security option for you.
D.
Only enter and confirm the “Network
Key” (also called password,
passphrase or pre-shared key) of your
router or access point,
when you see the ‘Wireless Network
Properties’ window.
Note: For most users, no need to change
‘Network Authentication’ and ‘Data
encryption.’

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E.
1. “Obtain an IP address automatically”
and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically” are checked by default
in the ‘Setup TCP/IP’ window.
Note: For most users, no need to change
these two options.
2. Click “Finish.”
F. Two ways to know the connection is successful:
F-1 Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon
F-1 The ‘Encore Wireless Manager Tray
Icon’ at the lower right corner of the
screen will become green .
Note: The ‘Windows Wireless Manager
Tray Icon’ will become .
F-2 Encore Wireless Manager
F-2 The ‘Signal Strength’ and ‘Link
Quality’ bars in the ‘General’ tab in the
Encore Wireless Manager will
become active and green.