HD Wireless 802.11 b/g/n USB Adapter Model No. A150bgn User Guide Version 1.
Safety Precautions Warning Refer all repairs to the company from which you purchased the product or from the manufacturer. Any repairs made by the user may void the warranty. Safety Precautions · Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the system and in this guide. · Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Instead, use a moderately damp cloth. (A cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol or window cleaner works well.). · Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the ReadyNet HD Wireless 802.11 b/g/n USB Adapter. If you are tired of messy wires connecting your laptop or desktop PC to an office or home network, this Wireless adapter is an ideal solution for providing access to wireless network and Internet connections. The ReadyNet Wireless Adapter is easy to install, setup and use. Unpacking Carefully remove contents from the packaging.
Package Contents 1- 802.11 b/g/n Wireless USB Adapter 1- Printed User Guide 1- Adapter Installation CD Features Muti-Mode: IEEE 802.11 b, Up to 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11 g, Up to 72 Mbps IEEE 802.11 n, Up to 150 Mbps Security: 64/128 bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WAPI Interface: USB 2.0 Driver Support: Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 (Included) Mac OS X (Available at: www.phonex.
System Setup Windows Driver Installation To install the network adapter USB driver on a computer, please login to a user account having administrative rights before completing the following steps: 1. Place the installation CD in your PC CD/DVD drive. 2. Wait for the driver folder to open. 3. Find the appropriate driver for your operating system. 4. Double click on the ReadyNet Driver (ReadyNet WLAN.
er folder on the installation CD. example: “E:\Windows Driver\ ReadyNet WLAN.exe”. ReadyNet WLAN.exe 5. Follow the instructions and prompts provided by the “Installation Wizard” to complete the driver installation.
a. Select “I accept the terms of the license agreements”, then click the “Next” button. b. The next window allows you to select “Install driver only” or “Install driver and ReadyNet WALN utility”, then click the “Next” button. Tip: 1).Windows XP provides a "Wireless Zero Configuration” (WZC) service built into the operating system. Many wireless network adapter cards can utilize this service. 2). ReadyNet has provided a utility for setting up a wireless connection.
c. If you chose to install the ReadyNet WLAN utility, the next window will allow you to choose whether you want to use the “ReadyNet Configuration Tool” or the “Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool”, then click the “Next” button. d. This window allows you to go back and make changes to your choices, or click the “Install” button to confirm the installation. The installation progress will then be displayed. e. Click the “finish” to complete the driver installation.
Wireless Adapter Installation 1. After completing the driver installation you should see the following ReadyNet wireless utility icon in your Windows system Tray: Black RN with a Black Bar underneath (shown circled in Red). Note: The Windows System Tray is usually found in the lower-right corner of your computer screen. 2. Plug the USB wireless adapter into the computer port that supports a USB 2.0/1.1 interface.
now display: White RN with a Red Bar underneath (shown circled in Red). A second wireless utility icon will also be displayed: A computer monitor with three waves emitting from the right and a Red X on the right side.
Wireless Connection Setup If the " Wireless Zero Configuration ( WZC)" service is used. 1. If you chose to use the ReadyNet WLAN utility when you installed the software, you must right click on the ReadyNet utility icon, then select “Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility”. 2. The computer will disable the ReadyNet WLAN utility and enable Windows “Wireless Zero Configuration Utility”.
3. Double click, or right-click on the “WZC” wireless utility icon and select “View Available Wireless Networks” to launch the utility. The Wireless Network Connection window will appear and display a list of all wireless networks within range of your wireless adapter. Note: Before configuring your Wi-Fi access, you need to have your network’s SSID (service set identifier), security key and authentication type handy.
and Confirm network key boxes, and then click “Connect”.
Connection Tips If you are connecting to a free “Wi-Fi hotspot”, simply select the network you want from the displayed list, then click Connect. Once a connection is made, you should be able to launch your Internet browser and connect to the Internet. If you are connecting to a fee based “Wi-Fi hotspot”, you must login to an account. This will require you to either enter your login information, if you‘re an existing customer, or create a new account and provide payment.
If the " ReadyNet Wireless Connection Utility" is used. 1. After installation of the ReadyNet utility, the system displays a ReadyNet wireless utility icon in the Windows system tray, which is located in the bottom-right corner of your computer screen: 17 No Network Connection Good WEP Weak Signal Moderate Signal Strong Signal 2. Right-click on the ReadyNet wireless utility icon and select “Use RaConfig as configuration utility”. 3.
5. Double-click, or right-click the ReadyNet utility icon, then select “Launch Config Utility” to launch the utility, the ReadyNet utility window appears like: 6. The ReadyNet utility shown above, provides profile management, available networks listing, statistical counter display, Wi-Fi multimedia (WMM), protected Wi-Fi setup, Cisco compatible extensions (CCX), call admission control (CAC), radio controls, ReadyNet driver/utility information, and help functions. 7.
Tips and Uses for Wi-Fi users With a Wi-Fi connection, you can roam up to 150 meters around the access point (depending on the environment). You can easily transmit and receive and transmit files quickly within your local network. Big files can also be handled easily. Access your email and surf the web with similar speeds as a wired network. Synchronize data between devices.
thorized users out. Hotspots, on the other hand, are often free of standard security practices in an effort to make it easy for anyone to connect. It may be found that some fee based hotspots administered by service providers offer some level of security; however, when using a hotspot, it’s always a good idea to be proactive and to employ your own security measures. Terminology Wi-Fi: Short for “Wireless Fidelity,” a generic label that refers to wireless networks or networking.
Protocol and Standards IEEE 802.11b/g or 802.11n Interface USB1.1, USB2.0 Frequency Band 2.412~2.4835Ghz (Depends on different countries’ regulation) Data Rate For 802.11n 1T1R. Peak rate: 150Mbps, Peak throughput: 90Mbps 1T2R. Peak rate: 300Mbps, Peak throughput: Rx 160Mbps 2T2R. Peak rate: 300Mbps, Peak throughput: Rx 260Mbps Transmit Power (Typical) 802.11b: 19dBm; 802.11g:15dBm ; 802.11n: 14dBm. Data Security WEP 64/128 , WPA, WPA2, 802.
Regulatory Information FCC Notice: 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
One-Year Limited Warranty The manufacturer warrants that for one year from the date of purchase this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship. If the item is defective within that period, return it, at your expense, to the dealer from whom it was purchased with proof of purchase. This warranty excludes defects of damage due to misuse, abuse or neglect.
