Planet WNL-9501 User manual

802.11n Wireless PCI Express Adapter
WNL-9501
User’s Manual
Version: 1.00
Date: August 2010

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two
conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation
Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal
operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8,2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity
when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture
must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, and France (with Frequency channel restrictions). Germany, Greece,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg .The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
WEEE regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of
the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment,
end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meanin
of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorte
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municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11n Wireless PCI Express Adapter
Model: WNL-9501
Rev: 1.0 (August 2010)
Part No. EM-WNL9501

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ................................................................................ 6
1-1 Features........................................................................................................6
1-2 Safety Information .......................................................................................7
1-3 Specification .................................................................................................8
1-4 Package Contents.......................................................................................8
1-5 Hardware ......................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: Installation................................................................................. 10
2-1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................10
2-2 Utility Installation........................................................................................11
Chapter 3: General Configuration ........................................................... 18
3-1 Current Status ............................................................................................18
3-2 Profile Management..................................................................................19
3-3 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile ....................................................20
3-4 Remove a profile .......................................................................................25
3-5 Switch another Profile...............................................................................25
3-6 Export a Profile ..........................................................................................26
3-7 Import a Profile ..........................................................................................26
3-8 Scan Available Networks..........................................................................27
3-9 Auto Profile Selection Management .......................................................27
3-10 Diagnostics...............................................................................................29
3-11 Check Driver Information........................................................................30
3-12 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information .........................30
3-13 WPS Configuration .................................................................................30
3-13-1 WPS Setup - PBC (Push-Button Configuration).............................32
3-13-2 WPS Setup - PIN.................................................................................34
Chapter 4: APPENDIX ................................................................................ 36
4-1 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................36
4-2 Specifications .............................................................................................38

Chapter 1: Introduction
For higher wireless transfer performance, we are glad to introduce the PLANET 802.11n
wireless PCI Express adapter – WNL-9501. It is a PCI Express wireless adapter that can
operate in either Ad-Hoc mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint without an Access Point) or
Infrastructure mode (Point to Point/Point to Multipoint with an Access Point) 2.4GHz frequency
band; it’s backward compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g for users to create a new wireless
environment based on the existing wireless network. With integrating the latest innovative
802.11n technology, the maximum data rate of WNL-9501 is up to 150Mbps which is almost
three times of standard G.
Featuring smart antenna technology, the 802.11n design helps combat distortion and
interference, so this Network Card can send its data streams with greater distances and be
more reliable. The WNL-9501 supports the most convenient security, ” Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) “which is the way to build connection between wireless network clients and this
wireless router. This WNL-9501 supports two types of WPS, Push-Button Configuration (PBC)
and PIN code (key Wireless adapter card pin number).
For WLAN security issues, the WNL-9501 supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
and WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for securing wireless network connections. The
driver and utility support most popular operating systems, Windows XP , Vista and Windows 7.
With advanced features and high performance capability, the WNL-9501 is an excellent choice
for constructing a wide range of wireless solutions.
The power consumption of the card is also very low. This card provides several levels of power
saving modes allowing user customizes the way of saving the power from his/her portable or
handheld devices.
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1-1 Features
zCompliant with PCI Express 1.0a - x1 PCI Express standard
z2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation
zSupports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) utility and hardware button
zCompliant with IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
z802.11n provides up to 150Mbps data rate
zSupport 64/128-bit WEP , WAP/WAP2 , and WPA/WPA2-PSK high-level security
mechanisms
zSupport Ad-Hoc (support 802.11b and 802.11b/g mode) / Infrastructure mode (support
802.11b , 802.11b/g and 802.11b/g/n mix mode)
zSupport WMM (WiFi Multi-Media) function to meet the multi-media data bandwidth
requirement. (the connected AP and the application must support WMM as well)
zSupport of Power Save mode
zHigh-efficiency antenna expands the scope of your wireless network

zQoS function: Control the bandwidth required for different applications
zSupport of most popular operating systems including Windows XP , Vista and Windows
7.
1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the safety instructions:
1. This wireless network card is designed for indoor use only. DO NOT expose this network
card to direct sun light, rain, or snow.
2. DO NOT put this network card at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Also,
do not left this wireless network card in the car with direct sunlight.
3. This network card is small enough to put in a child’s mouth, and it could cause serious injury
or could be fatal. If they throw the network card, the card will be damaged. PLEASE KEEP
THIS NETWORK CARD OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
4. This network card will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is not
a malfunction). DO NOT put the network card on a paper, cloth, or other flammable objects
after the network card has been used for a long time.
5. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the network card. If you found that the network card
is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT
disassemble the network card by your self, warranty will be void.
6. If the network card falls into water, DO NOT USE IT AGAIN BEFORE YOU SEND THE
CARD TO THE DEALER OF PURCHASE FOR INSPECTION.
7. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out from the network card,
switch the computer off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.

1-3 Specification
Product 802.11n Wireless PCI Express Adapter
Models WNL-9501
Interface PCI-E 2.0
Standards Conformance Compliant with 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n
Data Transfer Rate
IEEE 802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1M
IEEE 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6
IEEE 802.11n:
UP to 150 Mbps
Operating Mode Infrastructure Mode, Ad-Hoc Mode
Security WEP 64/128bit, WPA, WPA2,WPA-PSK,WPA2-PSK
RF Modulation
802.11b: DSSS, CCK, QPSK, BPSK
802.11g: OFDM
802.11n: 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK
Media Access Protocol CSMA / CA
Output Power 15dBm (max)
LED Indicators Status
Channels 2.412~2.472GHz(Euro ETSI) 13 Channels
Management Built-in utility or Windows XP Zero Configuration utility
Operating systems Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7
1-4 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should
include the following items:
1 x WNL-9501
1 x External Antenna
1 x Driver and User's manual CD
1 x Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items is missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.

1-5 Hardware
LED definition
LED Name Light Status Description
On System is workingStatus
Off No Power

Chapter 2: Installation
2-1 Hardware Installation
1. SWITCH THE COMPUTER OFF, remove the cover and insert the wireless network card
into an empty PCIe slot of your computer.
Tip: It’s recommended to touch some metal material before installing the network card,
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2. Fasten the antennas to the antenna connectors on the network card by clockwise
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3. You can bend the antenna to fit actual needs:
4. To improve radio reception, please adjust antennas to the position shown in the picture.
2-2 Utility Installation
Note 1: If you had ever installed the other Wireless Cards before, please uninstall
the existed drivers and utilities first.
Note 2: The installation below is performed in Windows XP system. The
installations in Windows XP , Vista and Windows 7are similar.
1. Power on the computer. The system will find the new hardware and display the below
message. Click “Cancel” to skip.

2. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the auto run program. Once
completed, a menu screen will appear.
3. Click the “setup.exe Utility” hyperlink to initiate the install wizard.
4. Read the License Agreement carefully. Click “Yes” to accept it and continue.
5. It is suggested to use “PLANET Configuration Tool”, which provides fully access to all
functions, to manage the WNL-9501. Click “Next” to continue.

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6. However, wireless compatibility is not guaranteed in this mode. If you want to use this
mode, you may not be able to communicate with older wireless devices and wireless
access point, such as 802.11b devices, but the data transfer rate will be enhanced in this
mode. You can select this mode when you only plan to communicate with 802.11 Draft-N
devices.
After you finish the selection, please click ‘Next’ to continue. If you see ‘Found New
Hardware’ message again, please ignore it and wait.

7. Click “Continue Anyway” to begin the installation.
8. Please choose “Restart my computer” to finish the installation.

Chapter 3: General Configuration
The Configuration Utility appears as an icon on the system tray of Windows while the card is
running. You can open the utility by double-click on the icon.
After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It
appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the
received signal strength indication (RSSI).
If the icon is gray, there is no connection.
If the icon is red, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is less than 5dB.
If the icon is yellow, there is poor signal strength and the RSSI is between 5dB and 10dB.
If the icon is green, there is good signal strength and the RSSI is between 10dB and
20dB.
If the icon is green, there is excellent signal strength and the RSSI is more than 20dB.
3-1 Current Status
¾ Profile Name - This shows the name of current selected configuration profile.
The configuration of Profile name will be described on the General tab of Profile
Management.
¾ Link Status - This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless
network.
¾ Wireless Mode - Here displays the wireless mode.
¾ Network Type - The type of network and the station currently connected are
shown here. The options include:
•Infrastructure (access point)
•Ad Hoc

)Note:
You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile
Management.
¾
IP Address - This displays the computer’s IP address.
¾ Control Channel - This shows the currently connected channel.
¾ Data Encryption - Here displays the encryption type the driver is using. You can
configure it on the Security tab of Profile Management.
¾ Server Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based
authentication is used.
¾ Signal Strength - This shows the strength of the signal.
Click Advanced on the screen above, you can see advanced information about the
program and its operations.
3-2 Profile Management
After you click ‘802.1x Setting’, a new window will appear:
Click the Profile Management tab of the WNL-9501 and the next screen will appear

(shown in Figure 3-2). The Profile Management screen provides tools to:
¾ Add a new profile
¾ Modify a profile
¾ Remove a profile
¾ Activate a Profile
¾ Import a Profile
¾ Export a Profile
¾ Scan Available Networks
¾ Order profiles
Figure 3-2
3-3 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile
To add a new configuration profile, click New on the Profile Management tab. To
modify a configuration profile, select the configuration profile from the Profile list
and click Modify. Then you will see the Management dialog box (shown in Figure
3-3).
1. Edit the General tab
¾ Profile Name - Please enter the Profile name which identifies the configuration