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RNX-N150PCe
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  • Page 1 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual REV1.0.0 1910020617...
  • Page 2 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 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 pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Table of Content Package Contents ..................4 Chapter 1 Overview ..................5 1.1 Overview of the product ..............5 1.2 Features ...................5 1.3 LED Status ..................6 Chapter 2 Installation Guide .................7 2.1 Hardware Installation................7 2.2 Software Installation .................7 2.2.1 Overview ..................7...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    User Manual Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: One RNX-N150PCe2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter  Quick Installation Guide  One resource CD for RNX-N150PCe, including:   Wireless N Client Utility and Drivers  User Guide ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview

    Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless connection immediately. With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the RNX-N150PCe is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your notebook computer. 1.2 Features ...

  • Page 6: Led Status

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual  The external antenna which are listed in a format of 1x1 for one receiver and one transmitter. 1.3 LED Status LED Indications Status Working Status The adapter is inserted in the slot and the power is...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Installation Guide

    Windows XP and for Windows Vista. 2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named RNX-N150PCe. Double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder to start the installation, then the following screen for preparing setup will appear.
  • Page 8 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-1 Soon, Figure 2-2 will display after a moment. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 After that, you should choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select Install 2.4GHz Wireless N Client Utility and Driver. Select Install...
  • Page 9 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-3 Click Change to change the destination location for the software, then click Next in the screen below (shown in Figure 2-4). Figure 2-4 Click Install to install the driver and utility for your adapter.
  • Page 10 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-5 Wait a while for the setup as shown in Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6  Note: For Windows XP, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation duringthese steps (shown inFigure 2-7).
  • Page 11 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-7 In Windows 2000, the warning screen is shown below (Figure 2-8), and please select Yes to continue installation. Figure 2-8 After all the steps above, you will see the screen below, click Finish to...

  • Page 12: Software Installation For Windows Vista

    Figure 2-9 2.2.3 Software Installation for Windows Vista Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive, and open the folder named RNX-N150PCe. Double-click Setup.exe in the proper folder to start the installation, then the following screen for preparing setup will appear.
  • Page 13 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-11 Click Install to continue. Figure 2-12 The following page will display and please wait a moment.
  • Page 14 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-13  Note: For Windows Vista, the Setup Wizard will notify you of how to proceed with the installation duringthese steps (shown inFigure 2-14). Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Install this driver software anyway to continue the Installation.

  • Page 15: Software Installation For Windows 7

    2.2.4 Software Installation for Windows 7 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, find the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Open RNX-N150PCe folder, and double-click Setup.exe. Then you will see Figure 2-16. Figure 2-16...
  • Page 16 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-17 3. Select Install 2.4GHz Wireless N Client Utility and Driver and then click Next. Figure 2-18 4. Click Change to specify the destination location or you can leave it default. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 17 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-19 5. Click Install to install the driver and utility for your adapter. Figure 2-20 6. The installation process may take 1~2 minutes.
  • Page 18 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-21 Note: For Windows 7, the Setup Wizard will notify you about the Windows Security with the installation during these steps. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Installation this driver software anyway to continue the installation.
  • Page 19 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Figure 2-23 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. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 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. ...
  • Page 21 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 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.
  • Page 22 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 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. With Certificate as your authentication, you need to select one specific certificate from the drop-down list.
  • Page 23 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you can get directlyconnected to this network without any further configuration. 4. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process.

  • Page 24: To Connect Using Wps

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 6. To view more information about the network currently connected, click Status in the tools section and the page will display information such as the network type, channel, rate, etc. 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.

  • Page 25: Pbc (Push Button Configuration) Method

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 3.2.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method 1. Press the WPS or QSS button on the Router. 2. Open AWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless Router and then click Connect.

  • Page 26: Pin Method

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your Router or AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your Router or AP device.
  • Page 27 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 2. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. 3. When above picture appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device Note: This method is only available in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
  • Page 28 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 2. 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 29: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 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).
  • Page 30 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 2. If the network you would like to connect is encrypted, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your Router. Or push the WPS/QSS button on the Router or access point (You will be prompted to push the button on the window if WPS function is supported as shown in the figure below).

  • Page 31: In Windows Vista

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 3.3.2 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.
  • Page 32 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 3. 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 33: In Windows Xp

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 3.3.3 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 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page.
  • Page 34 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 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.
  • Page 35 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key.

  • Page 36: Chapter 4 Management

    RNX-N150PCe User Manual Chapter 4 Management This Chapter will show you how to configure your RNX-N150PCe adapter using the Wireless Utility. The RNX-N150PCe adapter uses the Wireless Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings related to the adapter.

  • Page 37: Add A Profile

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Add a profile 4.1.1 To add a profile, click the Add button on the bottom of the screen. Then the configuration window will appear. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure as the Network Type, and if you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad hoc as the Network Type.
  • Page 38 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual...
  • Page 39 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual The following items can be found on the screen.  Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Coffee_Shop, Home, or Office). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words.
  • Page 40 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 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, a-f, A-F, zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.

  • Page 41: Modify A Profile

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Modify a profile 4.1.2 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.

  • Page 42: Delete A Profile

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Delete a profile 4.1.3 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.

  • Page 43: About

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 3) To switch to SoftAP mode. (This option is only available in Windows 7.) Once enabled, the adapter will be able to work as an AP. 4) To change the power save mode.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 Ap Mode (For Windows 7 Only)

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Chapter 5 AP Mode (For Windows 7 only) In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. This function is available only in Windows7. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the...
  • Page 45 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual The Soft AP icon then will appear beside Advancedicon in the utility.  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.
  • Page 46 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual  Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard instead of TKIP. It was designed to improve the security features of WEP.

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Specifications

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface PCI-E Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n; IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11b; Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Operating System Windows 7 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps Radio Data Rate 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n: Up to 150Mbps 11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK;...

  • Page 48: Appendix B: Glossary

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual 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.
  • Page 49 2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise.

  • Page 50: Appendix C: Faq

    2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual Appendix C: FAQ This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. I cannot communicate with the other computers linked via Ethernet in the Infrastructure configuration.
  • Page 51 There could be too much people using the same radio channel. Ask the owner of the access point to change the channel number. Thank you for purchasing a quality Rosewill Product. Please register your product at: www.rosewill.com for complete warranty information and future support for your product.

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