Rosewill RNX-N300UB User manual

RNX-N300UB
N300 Wireless USB Adapter
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the 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:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand.
SAR measurements are based on a 5mm spacing from the body and that compliance is
achieved at that distance.
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 measures.

CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Hardware Overview................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Installation............................................................................................. 4
2.1 Hardware Installation .............................................................................................. 4
2.2 Software Installation................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................... 9
3.1 To connect using RWCU......................................................................................... 9
3.2 To connect using WPS.......................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method................................................ 13
3.2.2 PIN method .............................................................................................. 15
3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility................................................. 17
3.3.1 In Windows 7............................................................................................ 17
3.3.2 In Windows 8............................................................................................ 18
3.3.3 In Windows 8.1......................................................................................... 19
3.3.4 In Windows XP ......................................................................................... 22
3.3.5 In Windows Vista ...................................................................................... 24
Chapter 4 Management........................................................................................ 26
4.1 Profile.................................................................................................................... 26
4.1.1 Add a profile ............................................................................................. 26
4.1.2 Modify a profile......................................................................................... 30
4.1.3 Delete a profile ......................................................................................... 31
4.2 Advanced .............................................................................................................. 31
4.3 About..................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode ....................................................................................... 33
Chapter 6 Uninstall Software............................................................................... 35
6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7.......................................................................................... 35
6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC................................................ 35
6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ............................................... 37
6.2 In Windows 8/8.1................................................................................................... 37
6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC................................................ 37
6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC ............................................... 39

Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 41
Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 42

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Package Contents
Please verify that all the package contents below are available.
One RNX-N300UB N300 Wireless USB Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
One Resource CD, including:
•Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility (RWCU) and Drivers
•User Guide
•Other helpful information
Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are
damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
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Note:
The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Guide stands for RNX-N300UB N300 Wireless USB Adapter
without any explanation.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless
performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet
experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming.
With the 802.11n technology, higher throughput improvements using MIMO (multiple input,
multiple output antennas), the adapter’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of
up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can also
interoperate with other wireless (802.11b) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2
encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
The adapter is easy to install and manage with the Quick Setup Wizard guiding you step-by-step
through the installation process and the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility instructing you to
quickly set up a wireless connection.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the adapter is the best
choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop.
1.2 Features
Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
Supports WPA/WPA2 data security, IEEE802.1x authentication, TKIP/AES encryption,
WEP encryption
Supports high rate of up to 300Mbps for maximum throughput, supports automatically
adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations
Provides USB 2.0 interface
Supports Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes
Good capability on anti-jamming
Supports roaming between access points when configured under Infrastructure mode
Easy to configure and provides monitoring information
Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
Provides internal antennas.

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1.3 Hardware Overview
LED status:
Status Working Status
Off
The driver has not been installed;
The adapter's radio has been disabled.
Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is
being transmitted or
received.
Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.
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Note:
When the card failed to connect to a wireless network, the LED may be off. Please choose your
network and try to connect again.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation
Plug the adapter into an available USB interface on your computer directly.

Note:
The prompted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed
correctly. Click Cancel.
2.2 Software Installation
The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7,
Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different
systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures in Windows 7 for example.
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive and then go to My Computer.
Double-click CD-ROM RNX-N300UB, and you will see the window as shown in Figure 2-1.
Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation.
Figure 2-1

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2. The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-2
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Note:
In Windows 8.1, the InstallShield Wizard will skip step 3 and step 4 to step 5.
3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install Rosewill Wireless
Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver.
Click Next to continue.
Figure 2-3

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4. Click Change…to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it
default. Click Next in the screen below to continue.
Figure 2-4
5. Click Install to continue the setup.
Figure 2-5

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6. The installation will begin. This may take 1-2 minutes.
Figure 2-6
7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
Figure 2-7

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8. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the
following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network,
please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
Figure 2-8

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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 using one of the following methods.

Note:
For Windows 8.1, Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility is not supported, please connect to a
wireless network using Windows built-in wireless utility.
Method One:
To connect using RWCU (Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility)
RNX-N300UB uses the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software.
The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings
related to the wireless adapter.
Method Two:
To connect using WPS
By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that your router or
access point supports QSS or WPS as is called by some other brands.
Method Three:
To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility
Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network. For specific
operations, please go to To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility.
3.1 To connect using RWCU
1. After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up on the screen. If the
utility page does not pop up, you can also launch the utility by double-clicking on the
icon on your desktop or the icon in your system tray.

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Figure 3-1
2. The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To
connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name (SSID) and click
Connect. If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your
target network next time.
Figure 3-2
3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different
security types.
1) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal
If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will be
prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3. Or you
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quickly build a connection without entering the security key (password).
Figure 3-3
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Note:
The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access
Point.
2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be
prompted to choose a type of authentication, either certificate or password. With
Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the
drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4. With Password as your authentication, you should
enter the right user name and password in the corresponding field, as shown in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-4

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Figure 3-5
3) Wireless network of None
If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you can get directly
connected to this network without any further configuration.
4. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process.
Figure 3-6
5. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet.
Figure 3-7
6. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools
section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and
wireless mode.

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Figure 3-8
3.2 To connect using WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing
network quickly.
If the wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or QSS, you can establish a
wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration
(PBC) method or PIN method.
3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method
1. Press the WPS or QSS button on the Router for 2-3 seconds.

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2. Open RWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or
wireless router and then click Connect.
Figure 3-9
3. The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
Figure 3-10

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4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network.
Figure 3-11
3.2.2 PIN method
There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method:
1) Enter the PIN from your AP device.
2) Enter a PIN into your AP device.
Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way.
3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device
1. Open RWCU and click WPStab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless
router. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the router
(here takes 13492564 for example). If you have generated a new PIN code for your router,
please enter the new one instead. Click Connect to continue.
Figure 3-12