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  • Page 1 300M Wireless-N USB Adapter U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 2 NOTICE This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this User Guide and all the accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced by mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form. The manufacturer does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, with...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ................ 4 Package Contents ..............4 Getting Started ..............4 Installing the Wireless-N USB Adapter in Windows ....6 Windows 8 users only ............6 Windows 7, Vista and XP users only ........6 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows ..... 8 Connecting your Windows 8 Computer to a Wireless Network 8 Connecting your Windows 7 Computer to a Wireless Network10 Connecting your Windows Vista Computer to a Wireless...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Package Contents The package contains the Zoom 300M Wireless-N USB adapter (“USB Adapter”), a Quick Start flyer, and a CD that contains additional documentation and warranty information. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever provided your USB adapter.
  • Page 5 If you are using Macintosh OS X and have already  connected to a wireless network, go to Chapter 6: Using the Macintosh Configuration Utility. If you would like to learn how to use Wi-Fi Protected Service  (WPS) to connect to your wireless network, go to Chapter 7: Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network.

  • Page 6: Installing The Wireless-N Usb Adapter In Windows

    Run Setup.exe. If the User Account Control dialog appears, select Allow or Yes. On the next screen, select Install. A Zoom 300M Wireless-N USB Setup screen is displayed for a few seconds while the installation proceeds. Follow the prompts to install the drivers.
  • Page 7 Windows 7 / Vista: If a message appears saying that Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software, click Install this driver software anyway. Windows XP: If you message appears saying that the software has not passed the Windows logo test, click Continue Anyway.

  • Page 8: Connecting To A Wireless Network In Windows

    Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows This chapter provides instruction for connecting your Windows computer to an existing wireless network in Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP. Your USB adapter uses the built-in Windows configuration utility to manage your wireless connections. To connect your computer to an existing wireless network, please follow the instructions for the operating system of your computer.
  • Page 9 Depending on your Router’s setup, you may be prompted to do something… If you are prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter your wireless security password and hit Connect. If you are prompted to setup your network, click OK to setup your network.
  • Page 10 Connecting your Windows 7 Computer to a Wireless Network Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon your computer’s system tray. Select the network where you want to connect and then click Connect. If you want to connect to this network automatically in the future, check the Connect Automatically checkbox.

  • Page 11: Network

    Connecting your Windows Vista Computer to a Wireless Network From the Start menu click Connect to. In the Connect to a network dialog box, highlight the Wireless Network where you want to connect and click Connect. If your wireless network does not use security (not recommended) click Connect Anyway to connect to your wireless network.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Windows Xp Computer To A Wireless Network

    To disconnect from the current network: From the Start menu, select Connect to. In the Disconnect or Connect to another network dialog box, select the current network and click Disconnect. In the Are You Sure? message box, click Disconnect again. In the next dialog box, you can connect to another network or click Close to complete the disconnect procedure.

  • Page 13: Enabling The Wireless Zero Configuration Service In Windows Xp

    To disconnect from the current network: On your Windows desktop, click the Wireless Network Icon in the System Tray. Select your Network ID. And click on Disconnect. Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration service in Windows XP If you are using Windows XP and the Choose a Wireless Network window displays the message Windows can not configure the wireless connection.
  • Page 14 Change Startup Type to Automatic. Click Apply and then The Windows Zero Configuration service is now enabled. You may now connect to your wireless network. See Connecting your Windows XP Computer to a Wireless Network for more information. Wireless-N USB Adapter...

  • Page 15: Installing The Wireless-N Usb Adapter In Mac Os X

    Installing the Wireless-N USB Adapter in Mac OS X This chapter provides instructions for installing the Zoom 300M Wireless-N USB adapter on a Windows Macintosh computer. If you have already installed the adapter on your computer, you can skip ahead to...
  • Page 16 Click Install. When prompted for your Name and Password, enter the name and password you use to login to your computer. Click Install Software (OS X 10.5 users click OK). Click Continue Installation to install the software now. When the installation is complete click Restart to restart your computer.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Wireless Network In Mac Os X

    In the folder, select the OS X 10.4 folder and double-click to open. Double click on the Installer.mpkg and then click Continue. Click Continue on the important Information screen. Click Continue on the Software License Agreement Screen. Then click Agree. If the Software License does not appear on your screen you can review it Appendix C: Software License.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Wireless Network In Mac Os X

    Connecting to a Wireless Network in Mac OS X This chapter provides instruction for connecting your Macintosh OS X computer to an existing wireless network. Your USB adapter uses the installed Macintosh configuration utility to connect and manage your wireless connections. Double-click on the Wireless-N USB Configuration utility icon on the Dock.
  • Page 19 connect to the network. If you clicked Add to Profile, the Wireless Network Security Properties box appears. You can enter a name for the stored profile in the Profile Name field. By default it will use the SSID as the profile name. Click OK to store your profile and connect to the wireless network.

  • Page 20: Using The Macintosh Configuration Utility

    Using the Macintosh Configuration Utility The Wireless-N USB utility provides options so you can create profiles, scan available networks, monitor the signal strength of your network connection, and specify advanced settings. This chapter tells you when and how to use each of these options. Creating Profiles A profile is a collection of settings needed for a particular wireless connection.
  • Page 21 Double-click on the Wireless-N USB Configuration utility icon on the Dock. This opens the wireless configuration utility. Click on the Profiles tab. To add a new profile, click Add. To edit an existing profile, click on Edit. You can also create a new profile by specifying an existing profile to copy and clicking Duplicate.
  • Page 22  SSID – Enter the wireless network name (SSID) that you will connect to.  Ad Hoc Network – If you are connecting to a router (most users) leave this box unchecked. An Ad Hoc network is a computer to computer network. For example, if you are playing a head to head computer game against someone on your local network you could set up an Ad Hoc network between the two computers.

  • Page 23: Viewing Available Networks

    Viewing Available Networks To view the available wireless networks Double-click on the Wireless-N USB Configuration utility icon on the Dock. This opens the wireless configuration utility. Click on the Available Network tab. The available wireless networks page will appear: To refresh the list of available networks, click on the Refresh button.

  • Page 24: Monitoring Link Status

    whenever it is available, select the SSID of the wireless network and click on Add to Profile. If security is enabled on the network: The Wireless Network Security Properties box appears. Enter your wireless security key in the Network Key and Confirm Network Key. If you selected Add to Profile you can give your profile a name in the Profile Name field.
  • Page 25 MAC Address – The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface. Most users do not need to know this information. SSID – The name of the wireless network you are connected to. BSSID – Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) usually this is the MAC address of the access point you are connected to.
  • Page 26 Link Speed – The speed of your wireless link. The speed shown is the speed derived from the 802.11 specification. Your actual throughput speed will be lower. Signal Strength – Shows the strength of your wireless connection. You may try rotating the antenna or moving your computer to a different location to improve signal strength.

  • Page 27: Using Wps To Connect To A Wireless Network

    Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network The Zoom 300M Wireless-N USB supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to help simplify setting up your wireless connections. Your adapter supports both Push Button Configuration (PBC) and PIN configuration options. Push Button Configuration uses either an actual button or a software “button”.

  • Page 28: Using Wps In Windows

    Your adapter has a button on the side of the unit to initiate a WPS session. If you are using Mac OS X you can set up a connection using the WPS button. If you have not already installed the modem follow the directions in Chapter 4:.Installing the Wireless-N USB Adapter in Mac OS...

  • Page 29: Using Wps With The Macintosh Configuration Utility

    If Windows asks you to Enter the PIN from the router label (usually 8 digits). You can go ahead and enter the PIN code if your Router is labeled with one. If your Router does not have a label with a PIN code on it or you are unsure if it does, go ahead and click Connect using a Security Key instead.
  • Page 30 Configure using PIN codes Enter the PIN shown on the WPS page into your Router web page Trigger the WPS connection on your Router. Please refer to Router’s documentation on how to enter the PIN code and how to start the connection. Press the PIN button on the WPS page to connect to your Router.
  • Page 31 Click on the PBC button on the WPS page. Your USB adapter will now go ahead and connect with your Router. Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network...

  • Page 32: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting  If your Zoom Wireless-N USB adapter is not working properly, try these steps:  Make sure the adapter is not damaged and that it is securely connected to a USB PORT on the computer.  Perform a power cycle – take the following steps in the order given: 1.
  • Page 33 Windows Charm bar. Select Settings then Control Panel. If not already selected change to Category View and select Uninstall a Program. Select the Zoom 300M Wireless-N USB and click Uninstall. Follow the prompts to uninstall the drivers.

  • Page 34: Appendix B Registering Your Product And Getting Help

    Support. From here you can register your new Router, contact our technical support experts, use our SmartFacts intelligent database, and get warranty information. If you need to contact Zoom Customer Support, you can call us by dialing: U.S.: (617) 753-0965 U.K.

  • Page 35: Appendix C Software License

    This is a local agreement between you (either an individual or an entity), the end user, and Zoom Telephonics, Inc (Zoom). If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, promptly return the product and accompanying items (including written materials and binders or other containers) to the place you obtained them for a full refund.
  • Page 36 (c)(1)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of the Commercial Computer Software -Restricted Rights at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Manufacturer is Zoom Telephonics, Inc. 207 South Street Boston, MA USA Wireless-N USB Adapter...

  • Page 37: Appendix D Regulatory Information

    Appendix D Regulatory Information U.S. FCC Part 15 Emissions 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.
  • Page 38 Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: Note: The user must ensure that the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.

  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity

    Le constructeur déclare sous son entière responsabilité que ce matériel est conforme à la Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE) via les documents ci-dessous. Ce produit a reçu le marquage CE. Hiermit erklärt Zoom die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes modem mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). Dieses Produkt ist das gekennzeichnete CE.

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