Rosewill RNX-N600UBE User manual

Wireless N Dual Band Adapter RNX-N600UBE QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Rosewill’s 802.11n Wireless Dual Band USB adapter – RNX-N600UBE.
This chapter is to introduce you more about this Wireless Adapter.
1.1 Package Content
Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items:
1. Rosewill RNX-N600UBE 802.11n Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter x 1
2. External 4dBi Dual Band Antenna x 2
3. Quick Installation Guide x 1
4. USB Cable x1
5. Resource CD x 1, including:
zWireless Utility and Driver
zUser Manual
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with
your distributor.
1.2 Overview of the Product
With the 802.11n 2T2R MIMO technology, the RNX-N600UBE allows high packet throughput
rate up to 300Mbps maximum download and upload. It can also interoperate with other wireless
(802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a) standard and support dual frequency at 2.4GHz and 5GHZ. The
adapter supports 64/128/152 bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryptions to prevent outside intrusion
and protect your personal information from being exposed.
The adapter is easy to install and manage. The Quick Setup guides you step-by-step through the
installation process; With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection,
the RNX-N600UBE is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your
notebook and computer.
1.3 Features
zComplies with IEEE 802.11n and 802.11a/b/g standard for 2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless LAN
z2T2R up to 300 Mbps upload and download Transfer Rate in 802.11n mode of operation
zHigh level of security with Wireless encryption of 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, and Cisco
CCX V5 Compliance.
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zRuns under most operating systems: Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7 (32/64 bits), Mac OSX
10.4~10.6 and Linux 2.6.x.
zSupports One-Click WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) connection.
zSupports MIMO Power Saving which reduce power under idle time
1.4 Product Specification
Chipset Ralink RT3572
Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Modulation Type OFDM/CCK/16-QAM/64-QAM
Bus Type USB Interface (Mini 5pin)
Frequency Band 2.4GHz / 5GHz DUAL
Data Rate
11n: 300/150/108/81/54/27 Mbps
11b: 1,2,5.5,11 Mbps
11g: 6,9,12,24,36,48,54 Mbps,
135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5Mbps,
130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps,
65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps
11a: 6,9,12,24,36,48,54 Mbps,
135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5Mbps,
130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps,
65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps
Output Power 2.4GHz band: 20dBm Max
5GHz band: 16 dBm Max
Receive Sensitivity
300M: -68 dBm@10% PER
150M: -68 dBm@10% PER
130M: -68 dBm@10% PER
108M: -68 dBm@10% PER
54M: -68 dBm@10% PER
11M: -85 dBm@ 8% PER
6M: -88 dBm@10% PER
1M: -90 dBm@8% PER
Security 64/128/152 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
(TKIP/AES); WPS button; Cisco CCX5.0
Antenna 2x External 4dBi Dual Band Antenna (SMA Connector)
OS support Windows 200; Windows XP/Vista/7 32 and 64 bit; Linux Kernel
2.6.x; Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6
Dimension 3.54” x 2.16” x 0.47” (90 x 55 x 12 mm)
Temperature Operating: 32~104°F (0~40°C); Storage: -40~158°F (-40~70°C)
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Humidity Operating: 10~90% (Non-Condensing); Storage: Max. 95%
(Non-Condensing)
1.5 System Requirement
You must have at least the following
zA laptop computer/desktop PC with an available USB port
zAt least a 300MHz processor and 32MB of memory
zWindows OS for Win98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or Mac OS X 10.4~10.6
zA CD-ROM Drive
zUSB controller properly installed and working in the computer
zA 802.11n、802.11g or 802.11a/b Wireless (and Dual Band) Access Point/Router (for
infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11n、802.11g or 802.11b wireless (and Dual Band)
adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode).
1.6 LED Status
This USB Adapter contains one LED. Please refer to the following description for LED definition.
LED
Indications Status Working Status
Blink blue The Adapter is Radio on
Blink blue and flashing
intermittently The Adapter is already connected but is not transmitting or receiving data
Blink blue and fast flashing The Adapter is activity and
transmitting of receiving data.
Radio/ACT
LED
Off The Adapter is Radio off
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Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
zPlease first connect the RNX-N600UBE with the USB cable, then insert into your PC or NB
USB slot.
zIf the following window popup, please click Cancel or Close:
Under Win XP
Under Windows Vista/Win7
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2.2 Installing Drivers and/or Utility :
Please insert the CD into your
CD-rom drive
Click on the “Driver
Installation” option when the
Smart Wizard page popup.
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If the program didn’t run
automatically, please select
Browse CD, and then double
click on the Setup.exe in the
CD to start the process.
Click Yes if the following
window popup
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Upon Clicking Yes, you should
see a “License Agreement”
window popup. Please select “I
accept the terms of the
license agreement” then click
“Next>”
On the next window, you will
have the option of “Install
driver and Ralink WLAN
Utility” or “Install Driver only”
Win7 users are recommended
to select “Install Driver only”
Please select “Next >” after
your selection to continue the
installation process.
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When Install under Window XP,
you may see this selection
window, you can select among
“Ralink Configuration Tool” or
“Microsoft Zero Configuration
Tool”
Once select, please click “Next
>” to continue.
Please select “Install” to
continue.
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Setup wizard will process.
During the Installation process,
you may see this popup on your
lower right hand corner showing
you the installation status.
Click “Finish” to complete the
installation process
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When complete, this window at
the lower right hand corner will
pop up, thus complete the driver
installation.
if you see below window popup, please select install this driver software anyway.
Win7 Win XP
Wireless Connection Guide
This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
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).
In the following instruction for making a network connection, we use the provided Utility to
configure your wireless network settings.
Note: You could use either the software we provide or Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to
configure this adapter.
3.1 Connecting with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool (Win XP)
zAfter specifying the Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure your wireless network,
right click on the icon on system tray. Select “View Available Wireless Networks” to
specify your wireless network.

Wireless N Dual Band Adapter RNX-N600UBE QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
zThe tool shows the available wireless networks. Select your demanding network to connect
with.
zIf prompted, enter the password/network key for your wireless network and click the Connect
button.
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3.2 Connecting with Window 7
You can easily access to wireless with Win7. First, move your mouse to lower right hand corner
as below and click on the icon where arrow pointing to.
Click Refresh to get an update of your Wireless Network Connection. This should help you
search the SSID of the network you want to connect to.
Select your desired SSID, then Click “Connect”.
You will be prompt to ask you entering the network security key. Once entered, please click OK
to complete.
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You should see below in a very short period and find out whether you are connected or now.
If this is your first time connect, you will see a window show up and ask you for setting up
Network Location. Please select the location based on your internet useage.
3.3 Connecting with Ralink Wireless Utility
We also provide a Ralink Wireless Utility for users to connect to a wireless network easily. It
provides more information and configuration for this adapter. As default, the Utility will start
automatically if you select “Install driver and Ralink WLAN Utility” when installing drivers. You
can find this icon and double click to start it on the lower right hand corner of your computer
desktop. Or you can right click the tray icon and select Launch Config Utility.
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This is the startup window of the Ralink
Wireless Utility
Here is each button’s function:
Wi-Fi Direct
(will appear only if your computer
can support this function)
Site Survey
Link Information
Profile
Advanced
About
For Detail, please see manual.
Please first start by selecting to
search nearby wireless signal for
connection.
When first click on , a window will
popup and presents to you the nearby
Wi-Fi Signals.
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One time connect:
Please first highlight your desired
SSID, then click . Then follow
the popup window’s direction to
connect. (Please see manual for
detail)
Setup the Profile for all future connect:
Please click to add
the SSID to profile for all future use.
For detail, please follow Manual’s
Add/Edit Profile section.
Now you have completed the setup of your wireless network. You should be ready to surf!
Thank you for purchasing a quality Rosewill Product.
Please register your product at: www.rosewill.com for complete warranty information and future support for
your product.
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