Rosewill RNWD?N9003PCE User manual

RNWD‐N9003PCE
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Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................3
1.1 KEY FEATURES .................................................................................................3
1.2 LED STATUS.....................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION GUIDE ..............................................................................................5
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................5
2.2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................6
2.2.1 For Windows XP ............................................................................................6
2.2.2 For Windows VISTA.....................................................................................11
2.2.3 For Windows 7 .............................................................................................14
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION GUIDE........................................................................................17
3.1 FOR WINDOWS XP..........................................................................................17
3.1.1 Current Status..............................................................................................17
3.1.2 Profile Management ....................................................................................19
3.1.3 Diagnostics ..................................................................................................29
3.2 FOR WINDOWS VISTA ......................................................................................31
3.3 FOR WINDOWS 7.............................................................................................33
CHAPTER 4 WPS CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................36
4.1 PBC (PUSH BUTTON CONFIGURATION)METHOD............................................... 37
4.2 PIN METHOD...................................................................................................39
4.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device .................................................................39
4.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device ............................................................40
APPENDIX A: FAQ.............................................................................................................................42
APPENDIX B: CONFIGURING THE PC.........................................................................................49
APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................53

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
1x Rosewill RNWD-N9003PCE (N900PCE) Dual-Band Wireless PCI-E
Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
1x Resource CD for N900PCE, including:
•Rosewill Wireless N Utility and Drivers
•Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) program
•User Guide
•Other Helpful Information
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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.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
This Dual Band Wireless PCI-E adapter is designed to provide a high-speed and
ultimate wireless performance for your PC. With a fast wireless connection, you
can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video
streaming and etc.
The N900PCE’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate up to
450Mbps for maximum throughput on 2.4GHz or 5GHz. With the unique design
features, N900PCE has good capability on anti-jamming; and can interoperate
with other wireless (802.11a/b/g/n) products. The adapter supports WEP, WPA
and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal
information from being exposed.
The Quick Setup Wizard guides you step-by-step through the installation process;
the Wireless N Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the
N900PCE can be your best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless
connectivity.
1.1 Key Features
Dual Band Support
Dual Band is the wireless technology which allowing the adapter to
connect with a 2.4GHz or 5GHz network. This allows you to check e-mail
and browse the Internet using the 2.4GHz band or stream HD movies
and other media on the 5GHz band. The advantage of working on the
5GHz band is that, unlike the crowded 2.4GHz band shared with
microwaves, cordless phones and other wireless networks, it has much
less interference and can provide a more stable wireless signal, which is
ideal for online gaming and HD video streaming.

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Wireless-N Speed up to 450Mbps
Both the adapter’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands support the maximum
speed of up to 450Mbps, which generates a maximum theoretical
wireless throughput bringing you a limitless wireless experience.
Advanced Security
WPA/WPA2 encryption standards ensure your wireless connection is
safe from intruders.
1.2 LED Status
Status Working Status
Off The driver has not been installed.
Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but there is no data being
transmitted or received.
Flashing Quickly There is data being transmitted or received.

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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
Please install the PCI-E adapter into your computer before installing the driver
software from the Resource CD.
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer.
2. Open the case and locate an available PCI-E slot. Remove the metal slot
cover on the back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer
manufacturer for instructions if needed.
3. Insert the PCI-E adapter into the PCI-E slot. Make sure that all of its pins
have touched the slot's contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted,
screw its fastening tab. Then, close your PC case.
4. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer.
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Note:

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The promoted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed
correctly. Click Cancel.
2.2 Software Installation
2.2.1 For Windows XP
The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. The procedures in different
systems are quite similar, therefore here takes the procedures inWindows XP for
example.
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, double-click
My Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive where the
installation CD was placed. Open N900PCE folder, and double-click
Setup.exe. Then you will see Figure 0-1.
Figure 0-1
2. Soon, XFigure 0-2 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.

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Figure 0-2
3. After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you
select Install Client Utilities and Driver. Select Install Driver Only to install
driver only (shown in XFigure 0-3). Click Next to continue.
Figure 0-3
4. Click Browse… to change the destination location for the software, then click

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Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 0-4).
Figure 0-4
5. After that, select the program folder, you should create a new folder name or
select one from the Existing Folders list. It is recommended that you keep
the default setting. Click Next to continue the installation.

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Figure 0-5
6. Choose configuration tool, if you are not sure, please leave it default. Then
click Next to continue.
Figure 0-6

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Note:
For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation
during these steps (shown in XFigure 0-7). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are
able to work with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.
Figure 0-7
7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to reboot
the system.

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Figure 0-8
2.2.2 For Windows VISTA
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, find the
CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open N900PCE folder,
and double-click Setup.exe. Then you will see Figure 0-9.
Figure 0-9

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2. Soon, Figure 0-10 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.
Figure 0-10
3. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 0-11.
Figure 0-11
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Note:

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For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the
installation during these steps (shown in XFigure 0-12). Our drivers have been tested
thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Install this driver
software anyway to continue the Installation.
Figure 0-12
4. Then you will see Figure 0-13. Click Finish to complete.
Figure 0-13

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2.2.3 For Windows 7
1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, find the
CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open N900PCE folder,
and double-click Setup.exe. Then you will see Figure 0-14.
Figure 0-14
2. Soon, Figure 0-15 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue.

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Figure 0-15
3. Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 0-16.
Figure 0-16
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Note:

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For Windows7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the
installation during these steps (shown in Figure 0-17). Our drivers have been tested
thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Install this driver
software anyway to continue the installation.
Figure 0-17
4. Then you will see Figure 0-18. Click Finish to complete.
Figure 0-18

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Chapter 3 Configuration Guide
3.1 For Windows XP
In Windows XP, N900PCE can be configured by Wireless N Client Utility. 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).
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.
Double-click the icon and the Utility will run. You can also run the utility by
clicking the Start → All Programs → Wireless N Client Utility. The Utility
provides some integrated and easy tools to:
Display current status information
Edit and add configuration profiles
Display current diagnostics information
The section below introduces these above capabilities.
3.1.1 Current Status
The Current Status tab contains general information about the program and its
operations. The Current Status tab needn’t any configurations.

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Figure 0-1
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
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.
Link Status -This shows whether the station is associated to the wireless
network.
Wireless Mode -Here displays the wireless mode.
Network Type -The type of network and the station currently connected are
shown here. The options include:
•Infrastructure (access point)
•Ad Hoc
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Note:
You can configure the network type and wireless mode on the Advanced tab of Profile
Management.
IP Address -This displays the computer’s IP address.
Control Channel -This shows the currently connected channel.
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can configure it on the Security tab of Profile Management.
Server Based Authentication - This shows whether the server based
authentication is used.
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.
3.1.2 Profile Management
Click the Profile Management tab of the AWCU and the next screen will appear (shown in Figure 0-2X).
The Profile Management screen provides tools to:
Add a new profile
Modify a profile
Remove a profile
Activate a Profile
Import a Profile
Export a Profile
Scan Available Networks
Order profiles