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RNX-N150NUB
N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter
1910020746
REV 1.0.0

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  • Page 1 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter 1910020746 REV 1.0.0...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Package Contents ....................1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................. 2 1.1 Introduction ........................ 2 1.2 Features ........................2 1.3 Hardware Overview ....................3 Chapter 2 Installation ..................... 4 2.1 Hardware Installation ....................4 2.2 Software Installation ....................4 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ............9 3.1 To connect using RWCU ...................

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Quick Installation Guide  One resource CD for RNX-N150NUB, 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.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano 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.

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter 1.3 Hardware Overview LED status: Status Working Status The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled. The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or Flashing Slowly received.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer.  Note: The prompted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly.
  • Page 9 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 Select Install Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver, and then click Next. Figure 2-3...
  • Page 10 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter 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 Click Install to continue the setup. Figure 2-5...
  • Page 11 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1-2 minutes. Figure 2-6 After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup. Figure 2-7...
  • Page 12 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano 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.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    Method One:  To connect using RWCU RNX-N150NUB uses the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility (RWCU) 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 14 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-1 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 and click Connect. SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. The adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically.
  • Page 15 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3. Or you can push the WPS button on your Router (if it features the WPS function) to quickly build a connection without entering the security key (password).
  • Page 16 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano 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. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 You have now successfully connected to your network.

  • Page 17: To Connect Using Wps

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode. 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.
  • Page 18 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Open RWCU 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 19: Pin Method

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-10 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.
  • Page 20 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-12 The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 When F igure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device Open RWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router.

  • Page 21: To Connect Using Windows Built-In Wireless Utility

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-14 Enter the PIN code of the adapter (here takes 51995799 in the screen for example) into the configuration utility of the Access Point. For the detailed instructions of the Access Point configuration, please refer to the User Guide of the Access Point. When Figure 3-15 appears, the configuration is completed.
  • Page 22 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-16 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. Click OK when F igure 3-18 appears to continue.

  • Page 23: In Windows Vista

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-19 The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. 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 24 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-22 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 25: In Windows 7

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-24 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. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect.

  • Page 26: In Windows 8

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-26 When Connected appears behind the SSID, you have successfully connected to the target network. 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 27 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-28  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”. Then click Next to continue. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network.
  • Page 28 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-30...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Management

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your RNX-N150NUB adapter using the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility (RWCU). The RNX-N150NUB 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 30 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 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 name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list.
  • Page 31 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless Router or  access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad-hoc. Security Type: Select the security type from the list.
  • Page 32 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 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 4-7 The following items can be found on the screen.
  • Page 33 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop. 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. ...

  • Page 34: Modify A Profile

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-8 Figure 4-9 4.1.2 Modify a profile 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 35: Delete 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 Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility or the Windows wireless configuration tool. (This option is available only in Windows XP).

  • Page 36: About

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-12 4.3 About The About screen gives you some 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. Figure 4-13 Figure 4-14...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5 Softap Mode

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode In Soft AP 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.
  • Page 38 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter 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 ...

  • Page 39: Chapter 6 Uninstall Software

    The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP and Windows 7, here we take Windows 7 as an example. 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 Follow the InstallShield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.
  • Page 40 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 6-3...

  • Page 41: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter 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 - RNX-N150NUB Driver. Figure 6-4 Follow the InstallShield Wizard to uninstall the driver software from your PC.
  • Page 42 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 6-5 Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-6 It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-7...

  • Page 43: Uninstall The Driver Software From Your Pc

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC Enter the Apps interface, and find the Wireless application, then click Uninstall – RNX-N150NUB Driver. Figure 6-9 Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
  • Page 44 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-12...

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Specifications

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Throughput 150Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps 11g: 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps Radio Data Rate...

  • Page 46: Appendix B: Glossary

    RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano 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.
  • Page 47 RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano 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. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed 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.

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