Rosewill RNX-G1LX User manual

WIRELESS ADAPTER RNX-G1LX
USER MANUAL

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USING THIS DOCUMENT
This document provides detailed user guidelines for Wireless
LAN USB Adapter operation and setting-up. Though every effort has been
made to ensure that this document is up-to-date and accurate, more information
may have become available subsequent to the production of this guide.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Specifications...............................................................................................................3
Chapter 3 Installation/ Uninstallation............................................................................................4
3.1 Installation.......................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Uninstallation ..................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4 Rt WLAN: Wireless LAN Management GUI...............................................................10
4.1 Introduction of Main Window........................................................................... 10
4.2 Station Mode ................................................................................................... 22
A. General Page ............................................................................................... 23
B. Profile Page.................................................................................................. 24
C. Available Network(s) .................................................................................... 25
D. Advanced Page ........................................................................................... 25
E. Status Page.................................................................................................. 27
F. Statistics Page.............................................................................................. 28
4.3 AP Mode.......................................................................................................... 29
A. General Page ............................................................................................... 29
B. Advanced Page ........................................................................................... 31
C. Statistics Page............................................................................................. 32
D. ICS Page...................................................................................................... 32
Appendix 1: How to Use 802.1x ( Step by Step ) ......................................................................34

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Wireless LAN USB Adapter. Wireless LAN USB Adapter is a perfect
combination of both performance and cost-effective product introduced. It is sincerely hoped that
you can enjoy the wireless world through this solidly profiled wireless adapter.
It provides a full solution of all the IEEE 802.11 b/g protocols, that Pass the WiFi tests and are
compatible with all the wireless products with WiFi logo. If you have a Wireless LAN USB Adapter
on hand, it means you can connect to the wireless world without any difficulty.
It also provides all the data rates in the IEEE 802.11 b/g standards, with both short and long
preambles to ensure the compatibility of legacy wireless products and new ones, saving the panic
works for end users to find compatible products.
Since the security issue has become one of the most important one in the wireless society, it
provides you with the full security coverage from the 64/128bits WEP encryptions, second
generation WPA-PSK encryption, to the most advanced WPA2-AES encryption. WPA2 is the
latest security standard currently approved by WiFi standards.
Saving mode, Adhoc wireless Lan, Wake on Lan (WOL) and other exciting features are also
included in this Wireless LAN USB Adapter. This user manual will guide you through these
exciting features in the following chapters and we is believed that you will be greatly satisfied with
its performance and ease of use.

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Chapter 2 Specifications
Host system connections
Interface Fully complies with USB 2.0 or 1.1
USB date transfer rate USB high speed (480Mbps), and full speed (12Mbps)
Wireless LAN (WLAN) environment connections
Multimode features
WLAN Interface Fully complies with IEEE 802.11 b/g specifications
802.11 b:DQPSK with data scrambling capability to
provide data rate of 1,2,5.5 and 11Mbps
802.11 g:A high-speed Fast Fourier
WLAN transfer
rate
Transform(FFT)/Inverse Fast Fourier Transform(IFFT)
provide data rate of 6,9,12.18,24,36,48 and 54Mbps
WLAN
Frequency Band 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz ((Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
Operation
Channel Channel 1 ~ 11
Coverage Area Indoors:100ft with straight path
Compatibility Fully compatible to IEEE 802.11 b/g devices
Security Hardware-based IEEE 802.11i encryption/decyption
engine, including 64-bit/128-bit WEP, TKIP, and AES
Antenna Internal antenna
On: link is on
Off: ling is off
Quick blinking: data trasition
LED present
(Green/Red
light)
Slow blinking with 5 times: scan wireless nodes
Wake on WLAN Wake up system by wireless LAN(AP mode)
System requirements
Windows System : Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, or Win7 32 and 64bit.
PCs must have a device driver installed. It allows you to communicate with WLAN Mini USB Adapter.
Package contents
1. Wireless LAN USB Adapter
2. Installation Software CD
3. User Manual

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Chapter 3 Installation/ Uninstallation
Warning! Do not cover or block the airflow to the adapter. The adapter will reach a high temperature during use.
3.1 Installation
Before you proceed with the installation, please notice the following descriptions.
Note1: The following installation was operated under Windows XP. (Procedures are similar for
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/Vista.)
Note2: If you have installed any other WLAN USB driver & utility before, please uninstall the old
version first.
Note3: Do not plug the wireless LAN USB adapter into your computer USB port before installing
the software program
1. Insert the software program CD , then auto installation window pops up on following:
2. Click Driver Installation

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3. Choose a set up language. Click Next to process the installation.
4. The system starts software installation of the WLAN USB adapter.

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5. On Windows Logo Software Installation screen, click Continue Anyway to continue.
Note: Not all the drivers will have this message box.
6. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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7. After click Finish to complete the installation , under Windows XP <ALL Programs> menu ,
REALTEK USB wireless LAN Utility program installed. Please reboot the system after all installation
complete.
8. Insert the wireless LAN USB adapter into your computer USB port , the computer detected and
active the wireless LAN USB adapter automatically.

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3.2 Uninstallation
From “Wireless Network Driver and Utility” or “Control Panel” ”Change or Remove Programs”.
A. Uninstall the WLAN USB Adapter Driver from “Start” “All Programs”
Click “Uninstall” (or “Change/Remove”) to remove Wireless LAN USB Adapter driver.

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B. Click “OK” if you want to remove Wireless LAN USB Adapter Driver
C. Click “Finish” to complete the uninstallation.

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Chapter 4 Rt WLAN: Wireless LAN Management GUI
4.1 Introduction of Main Window
A. Main Menu
The main menu includes five submenus.
1. Refresh(R)
When clicking the refresh menu, you can update and re-enumerate the contents of adapter list area.
A. Main Menu
B. Adapter List Area
C. Properties Area
D. Global Control Bar
E. Status Bar

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2. Set Wizard(S)
There are 2 modes for RNX-G1LX.
If you want to connect your computer directly to a wireless router,
please select station mode (2.1).
If you want to set up RNX-G1LX as an AP, please select AP mode (2.2)
2.1 Wizard-1 (station mode)
1. Select Set Wizard(S) then select Station (infrastructure) then click Next.

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2. From red box you can access the AP you search or click Refresh button to search available AP.
Select one and click Next.
3. Click OK

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4. Click OK to connect
If password is needed, you need to fill in password at green box. Click OK to connect.

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5. Click Finish and now you can access to internet.

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2.2 Wizard (AP mode)
1. Click Set Wizard(S)menu to enter operation wizard. Click AP: Setup a wireless network.
To configure Access Point parameters. Next to continue. Cancel to leave wizard
2. User defines wireless network Name [SSID](less than 32 characters). User may skip wireless security.
Strongly recommend user to setup wireless security to avoid invalid users. Back to go previous. Next to
continue. Cancel to close wizard.
3. This page shows SSID & Security settings Back to go previous Next to continue.Cancel to close wizard.

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4. Select device that connects with internet. Back to go previous. Next to continue. Cancel to close wizard.
5. Show all settings under AP mode. Click Finish to complete wizard setup.
3. Mode (M)
Wireless configuration is quickly switched to be either [Station] or [AP].
There are 2 modes for RNX-G1LX.
If you want to connect your computer directly to a wireless router,
please select station mode (2.1).
If you want to set up RNX-G1LX as an AP, please select AP mode (2.2)

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4. View (V)
Enable/disable the presence of E. Status Bar. Without the check mark (v) the E. Status Bar will be
hidden.
5. About
A. Click the “About” to show the about dialog. The application version and license information are
shown in the about dialog.

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B. Adapter List Area
All connected adapters on this system with multiple adapter installations are displayed in this area. It is
easy for users to change the selected adapter by one click. The contents of properties area are
dependant on wireless configuration that the selected adapter is set up. If only single adapter is installed
on the system, only one adapter is always selected.
C. Properties Area
The contents of this area are dependent on current wireless configuration. The current configuration is
determined on previous explanation of submenu “Mode”. The more detailed contents are described in the
following wireless configuration sections for both Station and AP mode.

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D. Global Control Bar
Each control item on this bar affects the adapter or management GUI directly.
Show Tray Icon
Checking "Show Tray Icon" and clicking “Close” button, the management GUI will be minimized and stay
on the tray icon located at the right bottom corner of Windows. If not, management GUI will shut down
while clicking "Close" button with unchecked condition.
Radio Off
Turn off the radio to save power. While the radio is off, the links with other wireless network nodes are
disconnected. User should be aware that while the wireless configuration is in AP mode. The radio off will
cause the sub network belonging to the AP to be disconnected with internet/intranet.
Disable Adapter
Stop wireless USB device.