Rosewill RNX-N300UBv2 Wireless USB Wi-Fi Adapter User manual

Brand: Rosewill

Model: RNX-N300UBv2 Wireless USB Wi-Fi Adapter

Category: WLAN access points

Type: User manual

User Manual

RNX-N300UBv2

Wireless N300 Mini USB Wi-Fi Adapter

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

FCC Statement

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No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or

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without permission from Rosewill, Inc.

www.rosewill.com

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 5 mm spacing from the body and that compliance is achieved at that

distance.

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 and 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.

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SECTION 1: Introduction

1.1 Product Features…………………………………….…............ 05

1.2 Package Contents………………………………….........…...... 05

1.3 LED Status…………………………………….......................... 05

1.4 Specifications………....................…………...…….…............ 06

SECTION 2: Quick Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation…………………......................….......... 07

2.2 Software Installation……………............................................ 07

SECTION 3: Connect to a Wireless Network

3.1 In Windows XP………………………...................................... 10

3.2 In Windows 7………………………………………................... 11

3.3 In Windows 8.1…………………………….............................. 11

3.4 In Windows 10………………................................................. 13

SECTION 4: Client Utility

4.1 Connection Profile Management………………….................. 14

4.1.1 Add New Profile……………………............................... 15

4.1.2 Remove Existing Profile…………………….................. 17

4.1.3 Edit Existing Profile………………………….................. 17

4.1.4 Make a Copy of Existing Profile…………..................... 18

4.1.5 Set Default Profile………………................................... 18

4.2 View General Information and Network Status………........... 19

4.2.1 General Information……………………......................... 19

4.2.2 Status……………………............................................... 19

4.3 Miscellaneous Settings…………………………...................... 20

4.4 Establish Secure Connection with AP by WPS…………....... 21

SECTION 5: Soft-AP Function

5.1 Switch to AP Mode and Station Mode………………….......... 23

5.1.1 Configure SSID and Channel…………………….......... 24

5.1.2 Set Up SoftAP Security………………………............... 25

5.2 Advanced Settings……………………………......................... 26

5.3 Wireless Statistics………………............................................ 27

Appendix: Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: Introduction

1.1 Product Features

• Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards

• Supports USB 2.0 interface

• Provides 300 Mbps receiving rate and 300 Mbps sending rate

• Auto-detect and switch the network transmission rate

• Provides two working modes: Infrastructure and Ad Hoc mode

• Supports 64/128-bit WEP Encryption, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK,

TKIP/AES security authentication standards

• Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) encryption method to simplify setup

and operation

• Easy-to-install

• Supports Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32/64-bit), Linux, Mac OS X 10.4-10.11

Rosewill RNX-N300UBv2 connects your laptop or desktop to a wireless network

to enjoy fast, reliable wireless connectivity. The compact design makes the

adapter convenient and, once connected to a USB port, can be left there. It’s

your number one choice for enjoying fast, reliable wireless networking.

1.2 Package contents

• 1x RNX-N300UBv2 Wireless N300 Mini USB Wi-Fi Adapter

• 1 x Resource CD (drivers, utility and user manual)

• 1 x Quick Installation Guide

1.3 LED Status

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: Quick Installation Guide

Please install the adapter into your computer before installing the driver from

the Resource CD.

2.1 Hardware Installation

2.1 Software Installation

Insert the wireless USB adapter into an empty USB 2.0 port of your computer

when it is switched on.

Note: When the adapter has been successfully installed on your computer, you

may be prompted by the Found New Hardware Wizard (Figure 2-1). Please

click “Close” and follow the software installation steps to install the driver and

utility for your computer.

Figure 2-1 New Hardware Wizard found in Windows 7

Figure 2-2 AutoRun Window

Normal

Interface High Speed USB 2.0 Interface

Standards IEEE 802.11n; IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11b

Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical) Band

Radio Data Rate

802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps Auto Fallback

802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps Auto Fallback

802.11n: up to 300 Mbps (Downlink) and 300 Mbps (Uplink)

Modulation

11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, CCK

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

11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM

Media Access

Protocol

CSMA/CA with ACK

Data Security

64/128-bit WEP Encryption

WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, TKIP/AES

Frequency*

2412 - 2462 MHz (North America)

2412 - 2472 MHz (Europe)

Radio Channel* 1 to 14 channels (Universal Domain Selection)

Operating System Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32/64-bit), Linux, Mac OS 10.6-10.16

Certifications FCC, CE

Only 2.412 GHz-2.462 GHz is allowed to be used in the USA, which means only channels 1-11 are available for American users to

choose.

Insert the resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. An AutoRun window will pop

up (Figure 2-2). Click the “Driver Installation” button to start the installation

procedure. If AutoRun does not work, browse the Resource CD, open the folder

and double-click “Setup.exe” to begin.

1.4 Specifications

Environmental and Physical

Working Temperature 0

C to 40

C (32

F to 104

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

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

automatically. This process may take 1-3 minutes. Do not click the “Cancel”

button, otherwise the installation will stop.

After the driver and utility are installed successfully, you must reboot your

computer. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.”, then Click “Finish”.

After restarting the computer, the Wi-Fi icon will appear at the lower-right

side in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Section 3:

Connect to a Wireless Network.

Figure 2-3

Figure 2-5

Figure 2-4

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SECTION 3: 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 the following methods.

Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

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

network.

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

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

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

3.1 In Windows XP

3.2 In Windows 7

3.3 In Windows 8.1

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

“Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool”.

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”.

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, and then click “Connect”.

If the network you selected is encrypted, enter the same security key or

passphrase that is on your router. If the network is not secured, the connection

will be established without entering a key.

When “Connect” appears behind the SSID, you have successfully connected to

the target network.

Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right

corner). Select “View Available Wireless Networks”.

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

network (displayed using the SSID) and click the “Connect” button.

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 3-1

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-3

Figure 3-4

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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.

When “Connected” appears under the SSID, you have successfully connected

to the target network.

Figure 3-5

Figure 3-7

Figure 3-8

Figure 3-9

Figure 3-6

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

3.4 In Windows 10

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, and then click “Connect”.

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.

When “Connected” appears under the SSID, you have successfully connected

to the target network.

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SECTION 4: Client Utility

If you need to connect to different wireless access points at different times,

including access point of your home, office, cyber cafe, or public wireless

service, you can store the connection parameters (encryption, passphrase,

security, etc.) as a profile for every access point, so you don’t have to input

these parameters every time when you want to connect to a specific wireless

access point.

To manage profiles, right-click on the Client Configuration Utility icon located in

the lower-right corner of computer desktop, click “Open Config Utility” and select

the “Profile” menu.

With this function, you can set up the connection parameters for a specific

wireless access point in advance, without contacting it first. If you want to create

a new profile, click “Profile” menu and click “Add”.

Note: Client Utility is not applicable on Windows 8.1.

You’ll be prompted to input connection parameters for the wireless access point

you wish to connect. When all required

parameters are set, click “OK” to create

and save a new profile.

4.1 Connection Profile Management

4.1.1 Add a New Profile

Figure 4-1

Figure 4-2

Figure 4-3

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Please click “OK” when ready.

Profile Name

You can give a name to this profile, so you can remember its

purpose easily. It can be any phrase to help you remember.

Network Name

(SSID)

The SSID (Service Set Identifier, i.e. access point’s name). This must

be identical with the SSID of the access point you wish to connect.

This is a

computer-to-

computer (ad

hoc) network

Check this box if you wish to connect to another computer/network

device by ad hoc method. When not accessing wireless access

point, you have to check this box.

Channel

Select wireless channel for ad hoc connection. This option only

appears when you’re using ad hoc connection.

Network

Authentication

Select the network authentication type from drop-down menu. This

setting must be identical with the setting of wireless access point you

wish to connect.

Data Encryption

Select the data encryption type from drop-down menu. This setting

must be identical with the setting of wireless access point you with to

connect.

ASCII /

PASSPHRASE

When the encryption type is “WEP”, it’s required to input a

set of “PASSPHRASE” to connect to wireless access point.

Check “ASCII” or “PASSPHRASE”, depending on the security

setting of access point, and input into the box; if you select

“PASSPHRASE”, you also need to select the length of the key. The

passphrase must be identical with the setting of wireless access

point you wish to connect.

Key Index

Select WEP key index. For most access points you can select “1”,

but please refer to the setting of the access point.

Network Key

/ Confirm

Network Key

When the encryption type is “WPA” or “WPA2-PSK”, it’s required to

input a set of “PASSPHRASE” to connect to wireless access point.

Please input the same passphrase in two boxes for confirmation.

Required Parameters:

You can remove existing profile when you no longer need it. Click “Profile”

menu, select an existing profile which you wish to remove, and then click

“Remove”.

To change the content of a profile, select

a profile from the list first and click “Edit”.

You’ll be provided with the contents

of selected profile. Click “OK” to save

changes, or click “Cancel” to discard

changes.

4.1.2 Remove an Existing Profile

4.1.3 Edit an Existing Profile

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Figure 4-6

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This function is convenient when you need to build a new profile with

parameters that are similar to any existing profile. To do this, select an existing

profile, then click “Duplicate”. You’ll be prompted to input a profile name; please

use a name that does not exist in profile list.

If you wish to use a specific profile as default connection, you can select a

profile in the list, and click “Set Default”. Selected profile will become default

selection and Client Configuration Utility will attempt to connect to selected

access point.

4.1.4 Make a Copy of Existing Profile

4.1.5 Set as Default Profile

Figure 4-7

Figure 4-8

Figure 4-9

Figure 4-10

The configuration utility provides information about network link status. If you

want to know how your wireless network adapter works, you can use these

functions to get detailed information about the wireless connection you’re using.

4.2 View General Information and Network Status

If you want to know the general information of the access point you’re

connecting to, click “General” menu.

Clicking the “Status” menu

allows you to check the

status of your wireless

network card here.

All general information like signal strength and link quality will be displayed

here. The information is very useful when you encounter some problems with

connecting to access point.

If you wish to get a new IP address from DHCP server, you can click “ReNew

IP”.

4.2.1 General Information

4.2.2 Status

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Client Configuration Utility provides functions you can access from the bottom

of configuration menu:

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the latest wireless network technology that

makes wireless network setup very simple. If you have WPS-enabled wireless

access point and you want to establish a secure connection to it, you don’t have

to configure the wireless access point and set up data encryption by yourself.

Just follow 3 simple steps: go to the WPS setup page of this wireless adapter,

click a button, then press a specific button or enter an 8-digit code on the

wireless access point you wish to establish a secure connection.

This wireless network adapter is compatible with WPS. To use this function,

the wireless access point you wish to connect to must support WPS functions.

Please follow the instructions below to establish secure connection between

WPS-enabled wireless access point and your wireless network adapter

(wireless network adapter only supports PIN code method).

4.3 Miscellaneous Settings 4.4 Establish Secure Connection with AP by WPS

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Figure 4-12

Figure 4-13

Description of Functions:

Show Tray Icon

Check this box to show an icon on system tray.

Uncheck this box to hide it.

Radio Off

Switch wireless radio off. Wireless network functionalities

are disabled.

Disable Adapter

Disable wireless network adapter. All functionalities of

configuration menu will disappear. To resume, uncheck

“Disable Adapter”.

Virtual Wi-Fi

Allowed

Start virtual Wi-Fi SoftAP. This function can extend

wireless coverage and share internet connection with

others.

Right-click Client Configuration Utility icon, and click “Open Config Utility”.

Click “Wi-Fi Protect Setup” menu and click “Pin Input Config (PIN)” button.

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You’ll be prompted to select an access point you wish to connect. If you know

its SSID, click “Yes”, otherwise click “No”.

If you select “Yes”, a list of all WPS-compatible AP nearby will be displayed;

you can click “Refresh” to rescan, then “Select” to choose an AP.

If you select “No”, wireless network adapter will prompt you to enter 8-digit PIN

code into your AP, without selecting an AP in advance.

After you select “Yes” or “No” in previous step, network adapter will attempt to

connect to WPS-compatible AP, and an 8-digit number will appear. Please input

this number to AP’s configuration menu within 2 minutes, and network adapter

will establish secure connection with AP automatically.

Figure 4-14

Figure 4-15

SECTION 5: SoftAP Function

This wireless adapter can act as a wireless service provider. You can switch

this wireless adapter’s operating mode to “AP” mode to simulate the function of

a real wireless access point by software, and all other computers and wireless

devices can connect to your computer wirelessly, and even share the internet

connection you have.

Note: Client Utility is not applicable on Windows 8.1.

The operating mode of the wireless card is “Station Mode” (becoming a client of

other wireless access points) by default. Please follow the instructions below to

use the AP function of your wireless adapter:

5.1 Switch to AP Mode and Station Mode

Right-click Client Configuration Utility icon, and click “Open Config Utility”.

Select “Mode”, and then select “Access Point”. It requires a few seconds to

switch from station mode to AP mode. After the mode switch is complete, you’ll

see general information of software AP, which shows AP’s SSID and connected

wireless clients.

Client mode icon:

Software AP icon:

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-2

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Figure 5-4

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To configure software AP, click “Config”. To set up security options for SoftAP, configure “Wireless Network Security”

section as follows:

Description of Wireless Security Setup Items:

To save changes, click “OK”; otherwise click “Cancel” to leave this menu and

keep settings untouched.

The “Wireless Network Properties” is displayed.

Please note that Ad Hoc mode is not available when network card is in AP

mode. The description of major setup items are listed below:

To save changes, click “OK”; otherwise click “Cancel” to leave this menu and

keep settings untouched.

5.1.1 Configure SSID and Channel 5.1.2 Set Up Soft-AP Security

Figure 5-5

Figure 5-6

Figure 5-7

Network Name

(SSID)

Input the SSID (the name used to identify this wireless access

point) here. Up to 32 numerical characters can be accepted here,

excluding spaces.

Channel Select the wireless channel you wish to use, from 1 to 13.

Network Authentication Select network authentication mode from dropdown menu.

Data Encryption Select data encryption method from dropdown menu.

ASCII / PASSPHRASE

If the encryption method is WEP, check either ‘ASCII’

or ‘PASSPHRASE’ box and input into the box as WEP

passphrase.

Key Index

Select WEP key index (1-4). If you don’t know which one you

should use, select 1.

Network Key / Conrm

Network Key

IF network authentication mode is WPA, please input WPA

passphrase in both boxes.

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If you want to set up advanced settings of software access point, select

“Advanced” menu.

Select “Statistics” menu and the data statistics about software access point will

be displayed. You can click “Reset” to reset the value of every item back to “0”.

5.2 Advanced Settings 5.3 Wireless Statistics

Figure 5-8 Figure 5-9

Description of Setup Items:

Beacon Interval Input wireless beacon time interval here.

DTIM Period Input DTIM (Delivery Trafc Indication Message) here.

Preamble Mode

Select wireless frame preamble mode (long or short) from

dropdown menu.

Set Defaults Reset all settings back to factory default value.

Apply Save changes.

If you changed any setting here that caused communication problems with

wireless clients, click "Set Defaults" to reset all settings back to default.

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Appendix: Troubleshooting

If you encounter any problems while using this wireless network adapter, do

not panic. Before you call Rosewill Tech Support for help, you can check this

troubleshooting table for easy solutions to potential issues.

Scenario Solution

I can’t find any

wireless access

points / wireless

devices in “Site

Survey” function.

1. Click “Rescan” a few times to see if you can find any wireless

access point or wireless device.

2. Please move closer to any known wireless access point.

3. Ad hoc function must be enabled for the wireless device you

wish to establish a direct wireless link.

4. Please adjust the position of network card (you may have to move

your computer if you’re using a notebook computer) and click

‘Rescan’ button a few times. If you cannot 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.

Nothing happens

when I click “Open

Config

Utility”.

1. Please make sure the wireless network card is inserted into your

computer’s USB port.

2. Reboot the computer and try again.

3. Remove the card and insert it into another USB port.

4. Remove the driver and re-install.

5. Contact the dealer of purchase for help.

I cannot establish

connection with

a certain wireless

access point.

1. Click “Add to Profile”.

2. If the SSID of access point you wish to connect is hidden

(nothing displayed in “SSID” field in “Site Survey” function),

you have to input correct SSID of the access point you wish

to connect. Please contact the owner of access point to ask for

correct SSID.

3. You have to input correct passphrase / security key to connect

an access point with encryption. Please contact the owner of

access point to ask for correct passphrase / security key.

4. The access point you wish to connect might only allow network

adapters with specific MAC address to establish connection.

Please go to “Status” menu and write the value of “MAC

Address” down, then present this value to the owner of access

point so they can add the MAC address of your network

adapter to their access point’s list.

The network is slow

/ having problems

when transferring

large files.

1. Move closer to the place where access point is located.

2. There could be too many people using the same radio channel.

Ask the owner of the access point to change the channel number.

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[email protected] 1-800-575-9885

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