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N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
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  • Page 1 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter 1910020741 REV1.0.0...
  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice is a registered trademark of Rosewill Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from Rosewill Inc.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 CE Mark Warning 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. National Restrictions 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: Country ...
  • Page 5 Canadian Compliance Statement 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, and (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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2  Installation ..................3   Hardware Installation ....................3     2.2    Software Installation ....................4   Chapter 3  Connect to a Wireless Network............8   To connect using Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility .......... 8     3.2    To connect using WPS ....................12   3.2.1   PBC (Push Button Configuration) method............12   3.2.2   PIN method ......................14   To connect using Windows built‐in wireless utility ........... 16  ...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    One RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter ¾ Quick Installation Guide ¾ One Resource CD for RNX-N600PCE_v2.0, including: ¾ Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility and Drivers • • User Guide • Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    The adapter is easy to install and manage. The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you step-by-step through the installation process and the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility will instruct you to quickly set up a wireless connection. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the RNX- N600PCE_v2.0 is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Chapter 2 Installation Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility software from the Resource CD. Hardware Installation Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. Open the case and locate an available PCI Express slot.

  • Page 10: Software Installation

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Figure 2-2 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows Vista 2.2 Software Installation The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. The procedures in different systems are quite similar, therefore here we use the procedures in Windows 7 as an example.
  • Page 11 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Choose a setup type. It is recommended to select Install Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver. Selecting Install Driver Only can only install driver. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-4 Click Change to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default.
  • Page 12 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-6 The utility and drivers will install. It may take 1-2 minutes. Figure 2-7 6 ...
  • Page 13 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-8 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.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    Method One: To connect using Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility ¾ RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 uses the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.
  • Page 15 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Figure 3-2 You will be prompted different windows when you choose wireless network of different security types. Wireless network of WPA/WPA2-Personal If you selected a wireless network of the security type WPA/WPA2-Personal, you will be prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3.
  • Page 16 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   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. With Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list, as shown in Figure 3-4.
  • Page 17 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   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. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process.

  • Page 18: To Connect Using Wps

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   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 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 Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
  • Page 19 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Open Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-9 The adapter will be connecting to the target network.

  • Page 20: Pin Method

    3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device Open Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router. In the empty field beside PIN, enter the PIN labeled on the bottom of the Router (here takes 13492564 for example).
  • Page 21 Note: This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista. Open Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility 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.

  • Page 22: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Open your Router’s Web-based Utility and click WPS link on the left of the main menu. Then click Add device and the following figure will appear. Enter the PIN value of the adapter in the empty field beside PIN and then click Connect.
  • Page 23 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Right-click on the utility icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select Switch to Windows wireless configuration tool. Figure 3-18 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.
  • Page 24 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. Figure 3-21 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button.

  • Page 25: In Windows Vista

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Open the wireless utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 26 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   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.

  • Page 27: In Windows 7

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   3.3.3 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.

  • Page 28: In Windows 8

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   You have now successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-30 3.3.4 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen.
  • Page 29 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   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 3-32 Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by pushing the button on the router”.
  • Page 30 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Figure 3-34 24 ...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Management

    This section will show you how to configure your RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 adapter using the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility The RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 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.
  • Page 32 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). The same ¾ name is not allowed.
  • Page 33 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Note: You will see Figure 4-2 if you selected the security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK; while, if you selected the security type WPA/WPA2, Figure 4-3 will be displayed. Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type that is the same ¾...
  • Page 34 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad hoc as the Network Type in the screen that appears and follow the instructions below to finish the setting. Figure 4-6 The following items can be found on the screen.
  • Page 35 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Key Index: You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format on the right. ASCII format stands ¾ for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, •...

  • Page 36: Modify A Profile

    The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: To select wireless configuration tool. Here you can decide which tool to use, either the Rosewill Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. (This option is available only in Windows XP.)

  • Page 37: About

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   supported by this utility. To switch to SoftAP mode. (This option is available in Windows 7 and Windows 8.) Once enabled, the adapter will be able to work as an AP. To change the power save mode.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Softap Mode (For Windows 7 And Windows 8)

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode (For Windows 7 and Windows 8) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available in Windows 7 and Windows 8.
  • Page 39 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advanced icon in the utility. Figure 5-3 Figure 5-4 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. ¾ Internet Connecting Share (ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected ¾...

  • Page 40: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs Rosewill, and then click Uninstall-Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Uninstall Utility Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC.

  • Page 41: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-3 Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-4 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs Rosewill, and then click Uninstall-Rosewill RNX-N600PCE Driver. 35 ...
  • Page 42 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Figure 6-5 Uninstall Driver Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-6 36 ...

  • Page 43: In Windows 8

    6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC Enter the Metro interface，right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps. Find the Rosewill application, and click Uninstall- Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility.
  • Page 44 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Figure 6-9 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-10 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 38 ...

  • Page 45: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC Enter the Metro interface，right-click any blank place in the Metro interface, then App Bar will appear below the Metro interface, click All apps. Find the Rosewill application, and click Uninstall-Rosewill RNX-N600PCE Driver.
  • Page 46 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC. Figure 6-14 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-15 Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-16 40 ...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Specifications

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI Express x1 Standards IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE802.11g; IEEE802.11n; IEEE802.1x Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Throughput 300Mbps (Maximal) 11a: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps Radio Data Rate 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps...

  • Page 48: Appendix B: Glossary

    RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   Appendix B: Glossary ¾ 802.11a - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using OFDM modulation and operating in radio band at 5GHz. ¾ 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.
  • Page 49 RNX-N600PCE_v2.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter User Guide   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. ¾ Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems.

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