StarTech.com USB300WN2X2D User manual

Manual Revision: 07/03/2012
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USB300WN2X2D
USB 802.11n Dual Band WiFi Adapter
*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
USB300WN2X2D.....................................................................................2
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Windows XP/Server 2003....................................................................................................................... 3
Windows Vista/7/8.................................................................................................................................... 4
Windows Server 2008 R2 Note:............................................................................................................ 5
How to Use ..............................................................................................6
Windows XP ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Windows Vista/7/8.................................................................................................................................... 7
Ralink WLAN Utility................................................................................8
Connecting to an available network:................................................................................................. 9
Manually Creating a Prole.................................................................................................................... 10
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)................................................................................................................. 11
Wireless Mode.........................................................................................12
Specications..........................................................................................13
Technical Support ..................................................................................14
Warranty Information............................................................................14

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Introduction
The USB300WN2X2D dual-band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter allows a USB-
enabled computer to connect to a WiFi network on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. The
adapter can be used for connecting to Wireless-A, B, G or N networks, and features dual
5dBi high gain antennas, as well as powered ampliers to ensure optimized reception
capable of supporting up to 300Mbps of data bandwidth over distances up to 3 times
greater than a standard WiFi adapter.
This versatile dual band network adapter features a 2T2R (2 transmitter, 2 receiver),
Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO) design, and can connect to older wireless
access points (that may only operate on a 2.4GHz frequeny), as well as newer WAPs that
support the less congested 5 GHz range.
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty, with free lifetime technical support, the
USB300WN2X2D is designed to provide a dependable, long-lasting wireless access solution
Packaging Contents
• 1x USB WiFi Adapter
• 1x Mini USB Y Cable
• 2x Dual Band Antenna
• 1x Monitor Clip
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• USB 2.0 enabled computer system with available USB port
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008 R2/7/ 8 (32/64-bit), or Linux®
kernel 2.6.32 or later

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Link/Activity
LED
USB Mini-B
Port (Host)
5dBi Dual Band
antennas
USB300WN2X2D

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Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003
1. Upon starting Windows, before connecting the USB adapter, insert the included
Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch the Driver/Software installation splash screen.
If not, open “My Computer” then open the CD/DVD drive the Driver CD is inserted
into and double-click the le Setup.exe.
3. Select the option to install the Drivers. This will launch the Driver Installation wizard.
4. During the installation, you will be prompted to install only the drivers or also the
Ralink WLAN Utility. If you wish to use the built-in Windows utility for setting up
your wireless connection, then install the drivers only. If you do not wish to use
the built-in Windows Utility (Zero Conguration Utility), then also install the Ralink
Utility. NOTE: You can switch to using the Windows Utility at any time.
5. Complete the wizard and this will automatically install all of the drivers/software.
6. Connect the USB adapter to an available USB port. Windows will automatically
install the drivers.
NOTE: The USB cable has two connectors (Primary, Secondary). Only the Primary
connector must be connected. If the USB port is unable to provide enough power for the
adapter, then the Secondary connector can also be plugged in for supplementary power.

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Windows Vista/7/8
1. Upon starting Windows, before connecting the USB adapter, insert the included
Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch the Driver/ Software installation splash screen
or prompt you to run Setup.exe. If not, open “Computer” then open the CD/ DVD
drive the Driver CD is inserted into and double-click the le Setup.exe.
3. Select the option to install the Drivers. This will launch the Driver Installation wizard.
4. During the installation, you will be prompted to install only the drivers or also the
Ralink WLAN Utility. If you wish to use the built-in Windows utility for setting up
your wireless connection, then install the drivers only. If you do not wish to use
the built-in Windows Utility (Zero Conguration Utility), then also install the Ralink
Utility. NOTE: You can switch to using the Windows Utility at any time.
5. Complete the wizard and this will automatically install all of the drivers/software.
6. Connect the USB adapter to an available USB port. Windows will automatically
install the drivers.
NOTE: The USB cable has two connectors (Primary, Secondary). Only the Primary
connector must be connected. If the USB port is unable to provide enough power for the
adapter, then the Secondary connector can also be plugged in for supplementary power.

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Windows Server 2008 R2 Note:
By default, the Microsoft “Wireless LAN Service” Feature is not installed. Before any
wireless networking can be enabled, this feature must be installed through the
Windows Server Manager window. Refer to Windows’ documentation for details.

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How to Use
Connecting to a wireless network can be done through the Windows wireless
conguration utilities or the Ralink WLAN Utility (if installed). You must know the name
of the wireless network (SSID), the type of security it is using (if any) and its associated
password to connect to a wireless network. Consult the documentation for your
wireless router/access point (AP) or contact your network administrator or the wireless
router/AP manufacturer for details.
Windows XP
The wireless network adapter may appear in
the System Tray (next to the clock), or you may
have to access it through the Control Panel. If
visible in the System Tray, right-click on the icon
and select “View available wireless networks”.
This will bring up a new window that will show
you all available wireless networks that Windows
has found.
Alternatively, you can access this window by
opening the Control Panel from the Start Menu
and double-clicking the Network Connections
icon. Right-click on the Wireless Network
Connection icon (there may be multiple; the
highest number should be the latest) and select
“View available wireless networks”.
Select the wireless network you wish to connect to
from the list, and click on the“Connect”button in
the bottom right corner. If the network has security
enabled, you will be prompted for the password.

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Windows Vista/7/8
The wireless network adapter will appear as a small icon in the System Tray (next to
the clock). Left-clicking on this icon will bring up a list of detected wireless networks.
Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the “Connect” button. If
the network has security enabled, you will be prompted for a password.
Alternatively, you can access the wireless network adapter by opening the Control
Panel from the Start Menu, and selecting the Network and Internet category, followed
by Network and Sharing Center.
Click on the “Connect to a network” option on the far right side of the window to bring
up the list of detected wireless networks.