Zonet ZEW2546 User manual

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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Introduction…………………...........……………………………………2
1.1 Welcome……………………….......…….....……….…………………………2
1.2 Product Feature…………………………………………………………………2
1.3 Content of Package………....…….…………………….……………………2
1.4 efore You egin…...........……….…………………….……………………3
Chapter 2 Installation…………………………..……………………………………4
2.1 Software Installation…………...…….....……….…………………………4
2.2 Hardware Installation………………………………………………………6
Chapter 3 Configuration………………………………………………………..……7
3.1 General…….………………………………………………………..……7
3.2 Profile…….………………………………………………………..……7
3.2.1 Add/Edit…….……………………………………………………..……7
3.2.2 Remove...………………………………………………………………9
3.3.3 Duplicate…………………………………………………………..…...9
3.3.4 Set Default………………………………………………………..…...10
3.3 Available Network……………………………………………………..……10
3.4 Status….........................……………………………………………..……11
3.5 Statistics……………..……….……..............………………………………12
3.6 WPS Setting………………...................…..……………..………………12
3.6.1 Pin Input Config (PIN) ...……………………………………………13
3.6.2 Push utton Config (P C) ……………………………………..……15
Chapter 4 Product Specifications…………..........…………………………….16
Chapter 5 TroubleShooting……….....................................……………….17

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Zonet ZE 2546-802.11n wireless USB adapter.
ZE 2546 connects you with IEEE802.11n networks at receiving rate up to an
incredible 300Mbps! By using the reflection signal, 802.11n's “Multiple In,
Multiple Out” (MIMO) technology increases the range and reduces “dead spots” in
the wireless coverage area.
PS ( i-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management of
i-Fi networks. Supports MM for Multimedia Applications with Quality of
Service in i-Fi® Networks.
ZE 2546 giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle
tomorrow's expansion and speed.
1.2 Product Feature
Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards
Provides USB2.0 port
Provides 300Mbps receiving rate and 150Mbps sending rate
Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width
Auto-
detects and changes the network transmission rate
Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
Supports 64/128-bit EP, PA, PA2 encryption methods and 802.1x
security authentication standard
PS ( i-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management
of i-Fi networks.
Supports MM for Multimedia Applications with Quality of Service in
i-Fi® Networks
1.3 Contents of Package
One ZE 2546
One Installation CD w/User Manual
One Quick Installation Guide
Contact your local authorized reseller or the store purchased from for any items
damaged and/or missing.

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1.4 efore You egin
You must have the following:
A laptop computer/desktop PC with an available USB 2.0 slot
Minimum 300MHz processor and 32MB memory
indows 2000, XP, Vista, 7
A CD-ROM Drive
USB controller properly installed and working in the laptop computer
802.11n or 802.11b/g Access Point (for infrastructure Mode) or another
802.11n or 802.11b/g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking
mode.)

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Software Installation
NOTE: Snap-shot screens of the following installation procedure are based on Windows
XP. Installation procedures will be similar for other windows operating systems.
1. Insert Installation CD to your
CD-ROM drive. B r owse 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.
2. Click Next to continue after selecting
setup language.
3. Click Install to start the installation.

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4. During the installation, the following
dialogue may appear. Click Continue
Anyway to continue.
5. Click Finish to complete the software
installation.
Now your computer will restart automatically.

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2.2 Hardware Installation
LED Indicator:
Status Description
ON Indicates a valid connection
Flashing Indicates ZE 2546 is transferring or receiving data
Installation:
1. Power on your PC, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as
needed.
2. Insert ZE 2546 into a USB slot
of your computer.
3. Select install the software
automatically
(Recommended) when Found
New Hardware window
appears.
Now your have completed software and hardware installation for ZE 2546.

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Chapter 3 Configuration
There are two ways to run REALTEK 11n USB ireless LAN Utility as follows:
1. Click tart → Programs → REALTEK 11n U B Wireless LAN Utility →
REALTEK 11n U B Wireless LAN Utility to run the utility.
2. Double click REALTEK 11n U B Wireless LAN Utility icon to run the
utility.
3.1 General
General tab shows detail information about the current connection.
3.2 Profile
Profile can keep your favorite wireless setting among your home, office, and
other public hotspot. You may save multiple profiles and activate the one at your
preference.

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3.2.1 Add/Edit
Profile Name: Specify one name for the profile
SSID: Name of intended wireless network.
Network Type:
 Infrastructure: A wireless Router and/or Access Point is required.
 Ad-hoc: Peer-to-Peer network, no base station required.
Check the checkbox to activate Ad-hoc mode.
 Channel: Channel of the connected wireless network.
 Authentication: Select from Open System, Shared Key, PA-PSK,
PA2-PSK, PA 802.1x, PA2 802.1x, EP 802.1x, PA CCKM and PA2
CCKM.
 Encryption: Select from EP, TKIP, AES, and Disable