Rosewill RNX-N250PCEv2 PCI-E Wi-Fi Adapter User manual

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Model: RNX-N250PCEv2 PCI-E Wi-Fi Adapter

Category: WLAN access points

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FCC Statement

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

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holders.

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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 off 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 different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized

modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This

transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in hand. SAR measurements are based on a 5 mm

spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that distance.

National Restrictions

Canadian Compliance Statement

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in

which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the

EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et

(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un

fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain

of 5 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5 dBi are strictly prohibited for

use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so

chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for

successful communication.

Note: Please do not use the product outdoors in France.

Country Restriction Reason/Remark

Bulgaria None

General authorization required for outdoor use

and public service

France

Outdoor use limited to

10 mW EIRP within the

band 2454-2483.5 MHz

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the

2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent

years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full

implementation planned 2012

Italy None

If used outside of own premises, general

authorization is required

Luxembourg None

General authorization required for network and

service supply (not for spectrum)

Norway Implemented

This subsection does not apply for the

geographical area within a radius of 20 km

from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

Russian Federation None Only for indoor applications

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Table of Contents …………....................…………...…….…......................... 01

Package Contents …………....................…………...…….…........................ 02

SECTION 1: Product Overview …....................………..…….…................... 03

1.1 Introduction …………………………………….…................................. 03

1.2 Features ……….........…..................................................................... 03

1.3 LED Status ……………………………………...................................... 03

SECTION 2: Installation ……………...……................................................... 04

2.1 Hardware Installaton ……………………..................…....................... 04

2.2 Software Installation ……………........................................................ 05

SECTION 3: Connect to a Wireless Network …………............................... 07

3.1 To Connect Using WPS …………........................................................ 07

3.2 To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility ............................. 07

3.2.1 In Windows XP …………........................................................... 07

3.2.2 In Windows 7 ……………………………………....….................. 08

3.2.3 In Windows 8.1 ……………………......……............................... 09

3.2.4 In Windows 10 …………............................................................ 11

SECTION 4: Utility Configuration …………………....................................... 12

4.1 General …………………..................................................................... 12

4.2 Profile ………………………................................................................ 13

4.2.1 Add …………………………....................................................... 13

4.2.2 Remove …………………………………..................................... 15

4.2.3 Edit ………………………………………..................................... 15

4.2.4 Duplicate ………………………………………............................ 16

4.2.5 Set Default ……………………………………….......................... 16

4.3 Available Network …………………..................................................... 17

4.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup …………………................................................... 18

4.4.1 Method 1: PIN Input Config (PIN) ………………….................... 18

4.4.2 Method 2: Push Button Config (PBC) ………………….............. 19

Appendix A: Specifications …………………................................................ 21

Appendix B: Glossary …………………......................................................... 22

FAQ …………………....................................................................................... 24

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Industry Canada Statement

Safety Information

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the

requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel

brouilleur du Canada.

This product can be used in the following countries:

• When product has power button, the power button is one of the ways to shut off the product; when

there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the product or

the power adapter from the power source.

• Do not disassemble the product nor make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock and

voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

• Avoid water and wet locations.

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Package Contents

Please verify that all package contents below are available.

•

1 x RNX-N250PCEv2 Wireless 300 Mbps PCI-Express Wi-Fi Adapter

•

2 x 5 dBi Antennas

•

1 x Low-Profile Bracket

•

1 x Quick Installation Guide

•

1 x Resource CD (includes Driver/Utility/User Manual)

Make sure that the above items are within the package. If any of the above items are damaged or

missing, please contact your distributor.

Note:

The ‘adapter’ mentioned in this User Manual refers to RNX-N250PCEv2 Wireless PCI-Express Wi-Fi

Adapter.

SECTION 1: Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Features

1.3 LED Status

The adapter is an 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed wireless performance

for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better internet experience,

such as downloading, gaming, and video streaming.

The adapter provides high-speed wireless connection with other wireless clients. The incredible

speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time, which ensures your

network remains stable and smooth. It is also compatible with all IEEE 802.11b and IEEE

802.11g products.

The adapter supports WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2 encryption to prevent

outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed.

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the RNX-

N250PCEv2 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your

desktop computer.

• Supports 2.4 GHz frequency band

• Supports IEEE 802.11n

• Seamlessly compatible with 802.11b/g products

• Supports 64/128 WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)

• Supports Windows XP (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows

10 (32/64-bit)

• Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure mode (available for Windows XP & Windows 7 users)

Status Working Status

• The adapter has been installed.

• Data is being transmitted or received at a high data rate.

Off The adapter has been removed or not detected.

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SECTION 2: Installation

2.1 Hardware Installation

2.2 Software Installation

Note:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer.

2. 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-Express adapter into the PCI-Express slot. Make sure that all of its pins have

touched the slot's contacts. Once the adapter has been rmly inserted, screw its fastening

tab. Then close your PC case.

4. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer.

The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP,

Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. The procedures in different systems are similar;

therefore we have presented the procedures in Windows 10 as an example.

Important Notice:

In order to install the driver successfully, please uninstall other Wi-Fi drivers before installing

the RNX-N250PCEv2 driver. Installing two or more Wi-Fi adapter drivers in one PC may cause

conflicts between the drivers and cause the Wi-Fi adapter to fail to work. You can find the

installed Wi-Fi adapter drivers and uninstall from the Control Panel -> Install and Uninstall

Software.

If the PC has an integrated Wi-Fi adapter, turn it off before installing the RNX- N250PCEv2

driver. Otherwise, the system will not show which Wi-Fi adapter is working and it may cause

conicts between the adapters.

Follow the steps below to install the RNX-N250PCEv2 driver on your Windows PC:

1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive; AutoRun window will pop up (Figure 2-2).

Please select Windows or Windows XP according to your current operating system.

If AutoRun does not work, browse the CD, open the folder and double-click “Setup.exe” to

begin.

2. The InstallShield Wizard will pop up (Figure 2-3) and start installing the driver automatically.

This process may take 1-3 minutes (Figure 2-4). Do not click the “Cancel” button, otherwise

the installation will stop.

When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer, you may be prompted by

the Found New Hardware Wizard (Figure 2-1). Please click “Cancel”, then follow the Software

Installation steps to install Driver and Utility for your adapter.

Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP

Figure 2-3

Figure 2-2

Please install the PCI-Express adapter into your computer before installing the Driver and Utility

software from the Resource CD.

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3. After the Wireless LAN driver is installed successfully, you must restart your computer.

Select “Yes” and click “ Finish” (Figure 2-5).

4. After restarting the computer, the (Wi-Fi icon) will appear at the bottom right side of your

system tray.

To connect to a network, please refer to SECTION 3: Connect to a Wireless Network.

Figure 3-1

Figure 3-2

SECTION 3: Connect to a Wireless Network

3.1 To Connect Using WPS

3.2 To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing

network quickly. By this method, you can connect to your network quickly on the condition that

your router or access point supports WPS (or QSS, as is called by some products).

If your wireless router supports WPS or QSS (Quick Security Setup), you can establish a

wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Conguration

(PBC) method or PIN method.

Windows users may use the built-in wireless utility to connect to a wireless network.

With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly

connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods.

3.2.1 In Windows XP

Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below:

1. Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to

Windows wireless configuration tool (Figure 3-1).

2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select

View Available Wireless Networks (Figure 3-2).

Figure 2-5

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3. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network

(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

4. If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown

below (Figure 3-3). If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key.

Figure 3-3

Figure 3-4

3.2.2 In Windows 7

Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below:

1. Click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will

display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network

(displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect.

2. If the network you selected is encrypted, enter the same security key or passphrase that

is on your router. Or push the WPS/QSS button on the router or

access point. You will be prompted to push the button on the window if WPS function

is supported (Figure 3-4). If the network is not secured, the connection will be

established without entering a key.

3. When “Connected” appears behind the SSID, you have successfully connected to the

target network.

Figure 3-9

Figure 3-10

3.2.3 In Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below:

1. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen and a network list will appear at the

right side of your screen. Select your target network, then click Connect (Figure 3-9).

2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.

If the network is encrypted, enter the password (network security key) and then click

Next to continue (Figure 3-10).

You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as suggested; “You can also

connect by pushing the button on the router”. Then click Next to continue.

Note:

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3. When “Connected” appears behind the SSID (Figure 3-11), you have successfully

connected to the target network.

Figure 3-11

Figure 3-12

Figure 3-13

Figure 3-14

If the adapter is connected to the network for the rst time, you will be asked whether to

connect to devices (Figure 3-12). Please select “Yes” or “No” according to your internet

environment.

Note:

3.2.4 In Windows 10

Windows 10 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below:

1. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen and a network list will appear at the right

side of your screen. Select your target network, then click Connect (Figure 3-13).

2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.

If the network is encrypted, enter the password (network security key) and then click

Next to continue (Figure 3-14).

You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as suggested; “You can also

connect by pushing the button on the router”. Then click Next to continue..

Note:

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3. When “Connected” appears behind the SSID (Figure 3-15), you have successfully

connected to the target network.

Figure 3-15

Figure 4-1

Figure 4-2

SECTION 4: Utility Configuration

4.1 General

4.2 Profile

The General tab displays current basic wireless connection information (Figure 4-1).

Note: Wireless LAN Utility is only available on Windows XP & Windows 7.

The wireless adapter provides two modes: Station Mode and Access Point Mode. The default

is Station Mode under Windows XP & Windows 7.

In station mode, you can connect wirelessly to your Wireless Router/AP to connect to the

internet. In Access Point Mode, the wireless adapter acts as a wireless access point which

can share internet connection with others (Access Point Mode requires Wired Connection).

Using the Prole tab, you can Add, Remove, Edit, Duplicate, and Set Default proles (Figure 4-2).

If you want your wireless computers to communicate with other computers on your wired

network via a wireless access point, click the Add button to create a new Infrastructure

prole.

• Status: Wireless Network Associated, Ad-Hoc Mode or Not Associated.

• Speed: The data Tx rate and Rx rate of the current connection.

• Type: The type of current wireless connection, Infrastructures or Ad-Hoc.

• Encryption: Current encryption.

• SSID: The unique name of the wireless network to which the wireless adapter is connecting.

• Signal Strength: The signal quality of the current connection.

• Link Quality: The link quality of the current wireless connection.

• MAC Address: The MAC address of the adapter.

• IP Address: The IP address of the adapter.

• Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask of the adapter.

• Default Gateway: The Default Gateway address of the adapter.

• Show Tray Icon: Show USB Wireless LAN Utility icon in the windows taskbar notication area.

• Disable Adapter: Disable the wireless adapter.

• Radio Off: Turn off the radio of the wireless adapter.

General Information

Network Address

Others

4.2.1 Add

• Create a new Infrastructure mode profile

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Figure 4-3

Figure 4-4

Figure 4-5

Figure 4-6

Figure 4-7

Figure 4-8

When the Network Info dialog box appears (Figure 4-3), enter a name for the new prole.

Enter the Network SSID. Choose the Network Authentication Mode and Data encryption

from the drop-down menu and import the network key. Then click OK.

If you want your wireless computers to communicate with each other directly, click the

Add button to create a new Ad-Hoc prole. Then, check option (Figure 4-4) below:

Choose the Network Authentication Mode and Data encryption from the drop-down

menu and import the network key (Figure 4-5). Then click OK. You have successfully

created a prole.

Select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down

menu.

• Create a new Ad-Hoc mode profile

Select a prole and click Remove to delete this prole (Figure 4-6).

Select a prole and click Edit to make changes to this prole (Figure 4-7).

Modify prole information (Figure 4-8).

4.2.2 Remove

4.2.3 Edit

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Select a prole you want to copy and click Duplicate (Figure 4-9).

When you want to set one prole as a default wireless connection, select the prole and

click Set Default (Figure 4-11). The wireless adapter will use this prole to connect to the

wireless network automatically when detected.

Input new prole name in the popup window (Figure 4-10).

4.2.4 Duplicate

4.2.5 Set Default

Figure 4-9

Figure 4-12

Figure 4-13

Figure 4-10

Figure 4-11

4.3 Available Network

The Available Network tab displays a list of Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc networks for available

wireless connection (Figure 4-12).

Double-click the network you want to connect.

Choose the Authentication and Encryption modes in the drop-down box (Figure 4-13). If the

wireless network uses a Passphrase, enter the Passphrase in the Passphrase field. If the

wireless network uses a WEP key, enter the WEP key in the Key eld. Click the OK button to

complete the network connection.

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4.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Figure 4-14

Figure 4-15

Figure 4-16

1. Input the wireless NIC’s PIN Code into AP and click Start PIN on the AP-Router WPS

cong page (Figure 4-15).

1. Click Push Button Config (PBC) on Wi-Fi Protected Setup page (Figure 4-19).

2. Click Pin Input Config (PIN) (Figure 4-16).

4.4.1 Method 1: PIN Input Config (PIN)

4.4.2 Method 2: Push Button Config (PBC)

Figure 4-17

Figure 4-18

Figure 4-19

3. Select one WPS AP which you want to connect to and click Select (Figure 4-17).

4. Please wait when the PIN Method Window pop-up appears; the secure connection

between AP and wireless NIC will be established automatically (Figure 4-18).

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Appendix A: Specifications

Normal

Interface PCI-Express x 1

Standards IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n

Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10

Throughput 300 Mbps (Maximum)

Radio Data Rate

11b: 1/2/5.5/11 Mbps

11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54 Mbps

11n: 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)

Modulation

11b: QPSK, BPSK

11g: QPSK, BPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM

11n: QPSK, BPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM

Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK

Data Security WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

Frequency* Band 2.4 to 2.484 GHz

Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

Safety & Emissions FCC, CE, WIFI

Antenna 2 x 2.4 GHz 5 dBi Omni-Directional Detachable Antennas (RP-SMA)

Environmental and Physical

Working Temperature 0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)

Storage Temperature -40˚C to 70˚C (-40˚F to 158˚F)

Working Humidity 10% to 90% RH, Non-Condensing

Storage Humidity 5% to 95% RH, Non-Condensing

* Only 2.412 to 2.462 GHz is allowed to be used in the USA, which means only channel 1 to 11

is available for American users to choose.

Figure 4-20

Figure 4-21

2. Click Start PBC on the AP-Router WPS cong page (Figure 4-20).

3. Please wait when the PBC method window pop-up appears; the secure connection

between AP and wireless NIC will be established automatically (Figure 4-21).

Note:

If there is more than one AP on the PBC mode, there will be a session overlap.

Please use Method 1: PIN Input Cong (PIN) or wait a while before pushing the button again.

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Appendix B: Glossary

• 802.11b - The 802.11b standard species a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using

direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio

spectrum at 2.4 GHz and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to

as Wi-Fi networks.

• 802.11g - Specication for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-

spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio

spectrum at 2.4 GHz. Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices and WEP encryption

for security.

• 802.11n - Builds upon previous 802.11 standards by adding MIMO (multiple-input multiple-

output). MIMO uses multiple transmitter and receiver antennas to allow for increased data

throughput via spatial multiplexing and increased range by exploiting the spatial diversity,

perhaps through coding schemes like Alamouti coding. The Enhanced Wireless Consortium

(EWC) was formed to help accelerate the IEEE 802.11n development process and promote a

technology specication for interoperability of next-generation wireless local area networking

(WLAN) products.

• Ad-Hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a group of computers, each with a Wireless

Adapter, connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Ad-hoc wireless computers

operate on a peer-to-peer basis, communicating directly with each other without the

use of an access point. Ad-hoc mode is also referred to as an Independent Basic

Service Set (IBSS) or as peer- to-peer mode, and is useful at a departmental

scale or SOHO operation.

• DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all

data transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). Even if one or

more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques

embedded in the receiver can recover the original data without the need of retransmission.

To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected

(ignored) by most narrowband receivers. However, to an intended receiver (i.e. another

wireless LAN endpoint), the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and

interference is inherently rejected (ignored).

• FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) - FHSS continuously changes (hops) the carrier

frequency of a conventional carrier several times per second according to a

pseudo-random set of channels. Because a xed frequency is not used, and only the

transmitter and receiver know the hop patterns, interception of FHSS, is extremely difcult.

• Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices,

each with a Wireless Adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode,

the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by rst going

through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network

is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is

referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation

scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks.

• SSID (Service Set Identication) - A thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key

identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to

communicate with each other, all devices must be congured with the same SSID.

This is typically the conguration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds

to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name. See also

Wireless Network Name and ESSID.

• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64 or 128-bit or

152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. To gain access to a

WEP network, you must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When



using WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines the

key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys are dened

by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American

Standard Code for Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII

format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember.

The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be dened so

that you can change keys easily.

• Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless

Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA; see http://www.wi-.net), an industry standards group

promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.

• WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices

communicating with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local

area.

• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key

Integrity Protocol) encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.

Wireless 300 Mbps PCI-Express Wi-Fi Adapter

User ManaulRNX-N250PCEv2

RNX-N250PCEv2_A

Technical Support Information

[email protected] 1-800-575-9885

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Thank you for purchasing a quality Rosewill product.

Please register your product at www.rosewill.com

for complete warranty information and support for your product.

This section provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation

of the Wireless PCI-Express Wi-Fi Adapter.

1. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the

Infrastructure configuration.

• Make sure that the PC to which the adapter is associated is powered on.

• Make sure that your adapter is congured on the same channel and with the same security

options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure conguration.

2. What should I do when the computer with the Adapter 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 AC power and Ethernet cables are rmly 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 Identier (SSID) is specied 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

briey before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a

BSS at the same time, which can result in 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 congured properly.

• If Security is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the

adapter and the access point.

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