X-media XM-WN3200 User manual

User Guide
300Mbps Wireless-N USB Adapter
Model No.:
XM-WN3200 v2.0
Version 1.0

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Contents
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 Product Overview …….………………….….……………………….………………………… 4
1.1 Introduction ……………………….…………………………………….………………….. 4
1.2 Features ………………..……….….…..……………………………………………………… 4
1.3 Before Installation ………………………………………………..….……………………. 4
1.4 Disable other manufacturer’s wireless network adapter ….….……..... 5
1.5 Product Maintenance …………………………………………………………………... 6
Chapter 2 Installation Guide ………………..…………………………………………..………………….. 6
2.1 Installing Wireless USB Adapter ………….……………………………………….. 6
Chapter 3 How to use the Windows Built-in Wireless Utility ……………………………..…. 9
3.1 Connecting in Windows XP ….…………………….……………………………….…. 9
3.2 Connecting in Windows 7 …………………………………………………………….. 11
Chapter 4 Wireless LAN Utility ……………….…………………………………………………………… 11
4.1 Station Mode ………..……………………………………………………………………. 12
4.2 Introduction of Main Windows ….……………………………………………….. 16
4.3 AP Mode ……………………………….……………………………………………………. 19

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in the package:
•XM-WN3200 v2.0
•One software CD Disk contains Drivers and User Guide
Note: The above list is for reference only. The actual content may differ according to the pr o d u c t
you purchased. Please save the original packaging material for future reference. If any of the listed
items are damaged or missing, please contact with your seller.
C o nv e n t i on s
The “Adapter” mentioned in this User Guide stands for XM-WN3200 v2.0 without any explanations.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
The Adapter is an 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless
performance for your desktop or laptop. 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), the Adapter’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate for maximum
throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can also interoperate with other wireless
(802.11b or 802.11g) products. The Adapter supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent
outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the Adapter is the
best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your desktop or laptop.
1.2 Features
•Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards
•Compliant with USB 2.0 Standard
•Provides up to 300Mbps transmission rate
•Auto-detects and changes the network transmission rate
•Provides two work modes: Ad-hoc and Infrastructure
•Supports Soft AP to establish your wireless LAN networking
•Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption methods and 802.1x security
authentication standard
•Supports Wireless Roaming function
•Supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1
1.3 Before Installation
1. Please read through the User Guide before you do installatio n .
2. Please close or uninstall the configuration programs of other manufacturer’s wireless
adapter before you install the configuration programs of the wireless network adapters to
avoid possible UI (User Interface) conflict.

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3. To avoid network conflicts between this wireless network adapter and other Wi-Fi adapter,
you must disable other Wi-Fi n e t w o r k adapter before installing the driver.
1.4 Disable other manufacturer’s wireless network adapter
1. Right click “My Computer” and select “Manage”
2. On the Computer Management screen, select “Device Manager”, select “Network adapter”,
and right click the network adapter you want to disable, and then click “Disable”.

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3. Click the “Yes” button on the dialogue box to disable the network adapter.
1.5 Product Maintenance
1. Please keep the product away from water and humid environment to p ro te c t its
normal performance
2. Protect it against hazardous substances (such as acids, alkalis etc).
3. Please don’t directly expose the Adapter to the sunlight or excessive heat.
4. Please contact our tech support if any problems occur.
Chapter 2 Installation Guide
This chapter will guide you through the process of installing the wireless USB Ad a p t e r software.
The CD disk integrates driver and configuration software. The software installation steps and operating
guide in this User Guide is explained under Windows XP, Installation steps for other operating systems
are similar.
2.1 Installing Wireless USB Adapter
1. Please insert the wireless USB Adapter into the USB port of your computer.
2. Insert software CD to your CD-ROM drive . Browse CD and double-click Setup.exe in Driver
folder to execute it. The wizard will run and install all necessary files to your computer
automatically.

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3. Ignore the following dialog and click “Cancel”.
4. Click “Next” to begin the driver installation.

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5. The following window will show up.
6. Installation in process.
7. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

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Chapter 3 How to use the Windows Built-in Utility
3.1 Connecting in Windows XP
1. Right click “My Network Places” on the desktop and select “Properties”.
2. Open the network connection, Right click “Wireless Network Connection” and select “View
Available Wireless Networks” as shown below.
3. On the right of the screen displayed are the currently scanned wireless networks. If the
one you want to connect has not been scanned, click “Refresh Network List” to update the
network list. Select the wireless network you want to connect, and click “Connect” or
double click this wireless network. Input the key in the key dialogue box (the key input is
case-sensitive) then click “Connect”.

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NOTE: If the wireless device you are connecting to is not encrypted, the key
dialogue box will not pop up.
4. When it shows “Connected” as the picture below, then you can enjoy wireless access to
Internet now.

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5. You should see the pop-up window on your lower right hand corner indicate the connected
status.
3.2 Connecting in Windows 7
1. Click the wireless connection in the lower right corner of the computer’s desktop to view
the available wireless networks. Select the wireless network you wish to connect and click
“Connect” or double click the wireless network to connect. If you don’t find the specified
one, please click the refresh icon in the upper right corner to update the list.
2. If the wireless network you are connecting is encrypted, you’ll be prompted to enter the
key. Click “Ok” after you entered the correct key.
3. It shows “Connected” after successfully connected. You can disconnect it, view its status
or modify the wireless network properties by right click the wireless network.
Please make sure that your settings for Authentication & Security are the same as your
Wireless Router’s setting
Chapter 4 Wireless LAN Utility
Select “Start”, “P r o g r a m s ”, “R E A L T E K U S B Wireless LAN Utility”.

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or click the “R E A L T E K U S B Wireless LAN Utility” shortcut on your PC’s desktop to start the UI.
4.1 Station Mode
The following explanations focus on the properties area.
Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
With both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc types, the properties should look like the picture above. Six
property pages present different information of current wireless network status.Pleasereadthe
following explanations before you reviewing these pages, it could help you to well understand
the wireless environment around the system. Itiseasytousetoswitchpropertypagesjustby

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clicking left button of mouse on the title of each page. The following six sections describe
detailed information of each page.
4.1.1 General Page
1. Status - The status of station connection to AP.
2. Speed - Current transition speed in Mbps (Mega-Bits-Per-Second).
3. Type - Current wireless L A N c o n f i g u r a t i o n t y p e .
4. Encryption - Current encryption mode used.
5. SSID - Name of wireless network.
6. Signal Strength - The average signal quality of packets received from wireless network.
We recommend connecting AP with over 70% signal strength.
7. Throughput Diagram - Current throughput, including transmission (Tx) and total traffic
(Total).
8. Network Address - Mac Address: six two-digital number of this Wireless LAN USB adapter
IP Address: assigned network address by DHCP server or self-definition in four three-digital
number format.
■Subnet Mask: the only valid value is 2555.255.0.0
■Gateway: It comes from connected AP. Your system can not connect internet with this fiel d
empty

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4.1.2 Profile Page
This page provides profiles management such as add, remove, edit and duplicatejust by
pressing the respected button.
Available Profile(s)
The list box shows all the created profiles.
1. Add - Add a new profile for AP or IBSS (Ad-Hoc mode).
2. Remove - Remove the selected profile.
3. Edit - Edit contents of selected profile.
4. Duplicate - Make copy of selected profile.
5. Set Default - Set the selected profile as default selection.
6. Available Network Page - This page presents all BSS, including AP and IBSS, around this
system. You can pick any one of these network connections.
4.1.3 Available Networks
Show network connection around this system.

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1. Refresh - Rescan network connection around this system.
2. Add to Profile - Create profile for selected network connection and add it to profile list.
4.1.4 Status Page

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NDIS Driver Version: Driver version
Short Radio Header: No
Encryption: Current encryption mode.
Authenticate: Authentication state
Channel Set: Selected channel plan currently.
MAC Address: MAC address of this adapter.
Data Rate: Wireless LAN transition speed
Channel (Frequency): Current channel number
Status: Wireless network status
SSID: Name of connecting AP
Network Type: Indicate current network configuration type
Power Save Mode: Current setting power save mode
Associated AP MAC: MAC address of connecting AP
Associated AP IP: IP address of connecting AP
Up Time: Total connection time
4.2 Introduction of Main Windows

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4.2.1 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.
2. Mode(M) - Wireless configuration is quickly switched to be either [Station] or [Access
Point].
3. About(A) - Click the “About” to show the about dialog. The application version and license
information are shown in the about dialog.
4.2.2 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 dependent 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.
4.2.3 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
m o d e .

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4.2.4 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

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m o d e . T he radio off will cause the sub network belonging to the AP to be disconnected with
i n te r n e t / i nt ra n e t .
Disable Adapter
Stop wireless USB device.
4.3 AP Mode
Click main menu Mode (M) and choose “ A c c e s s P o i n t ” to switch AP mode.

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You will see the following window.
4.3.1 General Page
This page provides general information of this AP, including name, MAC address and list o f
joined stations.
1. SSID - The name of this AP.
2. BSSID - Six two-digital numbers of the MAC address of this AP.
3. Association Table - It is the list of joined stations to this AP.
4. AID (Association ID) - The AID field is a value assigned by an AP during association that
represents 16-bit ID of a station. It is a unique value assigned by AP.
5. MAC Address - It is the six two-digit numbers that assemble the MAC address of respected
joined station.
6. Life Time - It is the timer that counts down from 10 minutes whenever the AP connects the
station successfully. If an STA associated to SW AP does not have any interaction with the AP in
10 minutes, it will be disassociated from the Infra-structure BSS.