RNX-N300UB N300 Wireless USB Adapter 1910020749 REV 1.0.
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FCC STATEMENT 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.
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Features .................................................................................................................. 2 1.
Appendix A: Specifications ................................................................................... 41 Appendix B: Glossary ............................................................................................
RNX-N300UB N300 Wireless USB Adapter Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One RNX-N300UB N300 Wireless USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD, including: • • • Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility (RWCU) and Drivers User Guide Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming. With the 802.
RNX-N300UB 1.3 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Hardware Overview LED status: Status Off Working Status The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received. Note: When the card failed to connect to a wireless network, the LED may be off. Please choose your network and try to connect again.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Plug the adapter into an available USB interface on your computer directly. Note: The prompted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
RNX-N300UB 2. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 Note: In Windows 8.1, the InstallShield Wizard will skip step 3 and step 4 to step 5. 3. Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only will only install driver. Click Next to continue.
RNX-N300UB 4. Click Change… to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-4 5. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Click Install to continue the setup.
RNX-N300UB 6. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter The installation will begin. This may take 1-2 minutes. Figure 2-6 7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
RNX-N300UB 8. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 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 one of the following methods. Note: For Windows 8.1, Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility is not supported, please connect to a wireless network using Windows built-in wireless utility.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-1 2. The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name (SSID) and click Connect. If you tick Connect automatically, the adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time. Figure 3-2 3. You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter quickly build a connection without entering the security key (password). Figure 3-3 Note: The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point. 2) Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Enterprise If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you will be prompted to choose a type of authentication, either certificate or password.
RNX-N300UB 3) 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-5 Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you can get directly connected to this network without any further configuration. 4. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. 5. Figure 3-6 You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. 6.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or QSS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method. 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Press the WPS or QSS button on the Router for 2-3 seconds.
RNX-N300UB 2. Open RWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-9 3. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
RNX-N300UB 4. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. Open RWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router.
RNX-N300UB 2. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 3. When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device 1. Open RWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated. Click Connect to continue. Figure 3-14 2.
RNX-N300UB 3. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter When the following window appears, the configuration is completed. Figure 3-15 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.1 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 3.3.2 In Windows 8 Windows 8 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, and then click Connect. Figure 3-17 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.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-19 Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices. Please select “Yes, ...”or “No, ...” according to your Internet environment. Figure 3-20 3.3.3 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.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-21 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 3-22 Note: 1) You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by pushing the button on the router”. Then click Next to continue. 2) You can also enter the PIN from your router as hinted “Connect using a security key instead”.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-23 3. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-24 Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to connect to devices. Please select “Yes” or “No” according to your Internet environment.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-25 3.3.4 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 3-26 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-27 Figure 3-28 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-29 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.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 3-30 3.3.5 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below. Select Connect to a network. Figure 3-31 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network you would like to connect and then click Connect.
RNX-N300UB 3. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router. If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key. Figure 3-33 4. You have now successfully connected to the network.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your RNX-N300UB adapter using the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility (RWCU). The RNX-N300UB adapter uses the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the icon on your desktop will start the utility. Note: For Windows 8.1, RWCU is not supported. 4.
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RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. CoffeeShop, Home, Office). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list. Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter wireless adapter. While in ad hoc mode, it is recommended that you select WEP to secure your wireless network. Note: In Infrastructure mode, you will see Figure 4-3 if you selected the security type WEP; you will see Figure 4-4 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. While, if you selected the security type WPA/WPA2 (-Enterprise), Figure 4-5 or Figure 4-6 will be displayed.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 4-7 4.1.2 Modify a profile Figure 4-8 You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home. After all the changes, click Save to make the changes take effect.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 4.1.3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile, highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue. 4.2 Advanced Figure 4-10 The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool.
RNX-N300UB 4.3 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter About The About screen gives you information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click on the icon in your system tray and select About from the list.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode In SoftAP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one LAN port is available on your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the SoftAP mode, saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a router.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter The Soft AP icon should then appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it. The default name (SSID) is “SoftAP”.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, here we take Windows 7 as an example. 6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsRosewill, and then click Uninstall - Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility.
RNX-N300UB 3. Click Finish when the figure below appears.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. 2. 6.2 On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programsRosewill, and then click Uninstall - Rosewill RNX-N300UB Driver. Figure 6-4 Follow the InstallShield Wizard to uninstall the driver software from your PC. In Windows 8/8.1 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, here we take Windows 8 as an example. 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Figure 6-5 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-6 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
RNX-N300UB 4. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Enter the Apps interface, and find the Rosewill application, then click Uninstall – Rosewill RNX-N300UB Driver. Figure 6-9 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
RNX-N300UB 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 4. 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Click Finish when the figure below appears.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Button Wi-fi Protected Setup (WPS) Button (QSS Compatible) Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Throughput 300Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Appendix B: Glossary 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. 802.
RNX-N300UB 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
