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

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3.2.2 Remove
Select a profile and click Remove button to delete this profile.
3.2.3 Duplicate
Select a profile which you want to copy and then click Duplicate.
Input the new profile name when Profile Name window appears.

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3.2.4 Set Default
Select a profile and click et Default button to make the profile connecting to
wireless network automatically when the utility running next time.
3.3 Available Network
Under Available Network tab, you will know information of all surrounding
wireless networks from the last scan.
Click Refresh to update and refresh.

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Double-click the network you want to connect.
Modify the profile information according to your demand.
3.4 Status
Status tab displays the detailed information of current connection.

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3.5 Statistics
Statistics tab displays the detail counter information based on 802.11 MIB
counters. This page translates that MIB counters into a format easier for user to
understand.
 Reset: to renew the statistics.
3.6 Wi-Fi Protect Setup
i-Fi Protect Setup tab supports the configuration setup using PIN configuration
method or PBC configuration method.
PS simplify the security setup and management of i-Fi networks.

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3.6.1 Pin Input Config (PIN)
1. Input ZE 2546’s PIN Code into
AP and click Start PIN on the
AP-Router PS config page
Note: AP operating page may vary
but similar from different brands .
2. Click Pin Input Config(PIN)
under ZE 2546 Wi-Fi Protect
etup tab
3. Select one WP AP you want to
connect and click elect.

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4. ait until PIN method window
appear, the secure connection
between AP and ZE 2546 will be
founded automatically.

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3.6.2 Push utton Config (P C)
1. Click Push Button Config
(PBC) under ZE 2546 Wi-Fi
Protect etup tab.
2. Click Start P C on the
AP-Router PS config page or
push the WP button on your
AP.
Note: AP operating page may
vary but similar from different
brands .
3. ait until PBC method
window appear, the secure
connection between AP and
ZE 2546 will be founded
automatically.
Note:
If there is more than one AP on PB mode, there will be session overlap. Please using PIN
Input onfig(PIN) or wait for a while push the button again.

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Chapter 4 Product Specifications
Specifications:
Chipset Realtek RTL8191SU
Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Interface USB2.0
OS indows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7
Frequency Range 2.412GHz~2.4835GHz
Modulation Method CCK , O FDM
11b 11 Mbps/9 Mbps/6 Mbps/5.5 Mbps/2 Mbps/
1 Mbps
11g 54 Mbps/48 Mbps/36 Mbps /24 Mbps/
18 Mbps/12 Mbps/11
Mbps/9 Mbps/6 Mbps
speed
11n 300Mbps ~ 270Mbps
11b 18dBm
11g 15dBm
Output Power
11n 13dBm
Security 64/128-bit EP, PA/ PA2, 802.1x
Antenna type printed antenna
Channels
11 Channels (USA, Canada)
13 Channels (Europe)
14 Channels (Japan)
Transmit distance Indoors : up to 150 meters
Outdoors : up to 600 meters
Operating Temperature 0ºC ~ 50ºC
Storage Temperature -40ºC~70ºC
Operating Humidity 10%~ 90% RH Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90% RH Non-condensing
LED Link/Activity
Dimension(L x x H) 60mm x 24mm x 8.5mm
eight 7.7g

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Chapter 5 TroubleShooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation
and operation of ZE 2546. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems.
1. The ZEW2546 does not work properly.
Reinsert ZE 2546 into your PC’s USB slot.
Right click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the device manager and
click on the Network Adapter. You will find ZE 2546 if it is installed successfully.
If you see the yellow exclamation mark, the resources are conflicting. You will see
the status of ZE 2546. If there is a yellow question mark, please check the
following:
Make sure that your PC has a free IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest, a hardware interrupt
on a PC.)
Make sure that you have inserted the right adapter and installed the proper driver.
If ZE 2546 does not function after attempting the above steps, remove it and do
the following:
Uninstall the driver software from your PC.
Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in
this User Guide.
2. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in
the Infrastructure configuration.
Make sure that the PC to which ZE 2546 is associated is powered on.
Make sure that ZE 2546 is configured on the same channel and with the same
security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration.
3. What should I do when the computer with ZEW2546 installed is
unable to connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet?
Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal
activity. If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection.
Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If
not, check that the Power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.
Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly
entered for the network.
In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is
specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points.
In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID. Please
note that it might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic
Service Set) and wait briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several
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multiple singular BSSs being established, rather than a single BSS with multiple
clients associated to it.
Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly.
If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on
both ZE 2546 and the access point.
4. I can’t find any wireless access point / wireless device in Available
Network tab.
 Click Refresh for few more times and see if you can find any wireless access
point or wireless device.
 Please move closer to any known wireless access point.
 Ad-hoc function must be enabled for the wireless device you wish to establish
a direct wireless link.
 Please adjust the position of ZE 2546 (you may have to move your
computer if you’re using a notebook computer) and click Refresh button for
few more times. If you can find the wireless access point or wireless device
you want to connect by doing this, try to move closer to the place where the
wireless access point or wireless device is located.
5. Nothing happens when I click 11n U B Wireless LAN Utility
 Please make sure ZE 2546 is inserted into your computer’s USB port. If the
11n USB ireless LAN Utility’s icon is black, ZE 2546 is not detected by your
computer.
 Reboot the computer and try again.
 Remove ZE 2546 and insert it into another USB port.
 Remove the driver and re-install.