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  • Page 1 Wireless N USB Network Adapter DX-NUSB USE R GUI DE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    One-Year Limited Warranty .............33 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Dynex Wireless N USB Network Adapter. Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom to network your home and office computers wirelessly. This network adapter lets you connect a desktop computer or notebook to your network.

  • Page 3: Contents

    Product features Package contents • Wireless N USB network adapter • Desktop adapter base • Quick Installation Guide • Installation software CD • This User Guide System requirements • PC-compatible desktop computer with one available USB port and CD/DVD drive •...

  • Page 4: Setting Up Your Wireless Network Adapter

    Setting up your wireless network adapter Setting up your wireless network adapter Windows Vista™ Important note: Install the software before inserting the card. To install the software and the adapter with Windows Vista: 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD/DVD drive. The AutoPlay box opens.

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Wireless Network Adapter

    Setting up your wireless network adapter 2 Double-click Run Installer.exe. If you see a window titled, “An unidentified program wants access to your computer,” click Allow. The InstallShield Wizard screen opens. 3 Click Next to begin the installation process. You may see a window titled, “Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software.”...
  • Page 6 Setting up your wireless network adapter 4 Click Install this driver software anyway, then, when prompted, plug in your card. When the installation completes, the InstallShield Wizard Complete screen opens. 5 Click Finish. Your installation is now complete. 6 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by clicking Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet - View network status and tasks.
  • Page 7 Setting up your wireless network adapter 7 Click Connect to a network. The Connect to a network screen opens. 8 Select an available wireless network, then click Connect. Your card attempts to connect to the selected network. 9 Depending on the security settings of your wireless network, you may be prompted to enter in a network security key or a passphrase.
  • Page 8 Setting up your wireless network adapter 10 Enter the network security key or passphrase, then click Connect. The successful connection screen opens. After connecting to the network, you may choose to save this network and connect automatically after your card is in range. The Network and Sharing Center should now show the network connection that you have just made.
  • Page 9 Setting up your wireless network adapter All other Windows versions Important note: Install the software before inserting the card. To install the software: 1 Insert the Installation Software CD into your computer’ s CD/DVD drive. The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens. Note: If the InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen does not open, double-click My Computer, then double-click the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed.
  • Page 10 Setting up your wireless network adapter 2 Click Next. The Choose Destination Location screen opens. 3 Click Next. The Please plug in your USB Adapter now screen opens. Note: If at any time during the install a warning appears that the software has not passed Windows®...
  • Page 11 Setting up your wireless network adapter 4 Firmly insert the USB adapter into an available USB slot. The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome screen opens. Note: If your system did not prompt you to insert your Card, do so now. 5 Click No, not this time, then click Next.
  • Page 12 Setting up your wireless network adapter 6 Click Install the software automatically (Recommended), then click Next. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. 7 Click Finish. The Setup has finished installing screen opens.
  • Page 13 Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router. 9 Select a network to connect to from the Available Networks list, then click Connect. Note: If the Dynex Wireless Networking Utility did not open automatically, double-click the Wireless Utility icon in the system tray near the clock.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Your Network

    Setting up your wireless network adapter Connecting to your network To use the wireless networking utility: 1 After restarting your computer, double-click the Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) icon located on the desktop screen. 2 The WNU screen will appear. Select a network to connect to by selecting a network from the Available Networks list, then click Connect.

  • Page 15: Network Status

    • Right-click the WNU icon on the Windows system tray in the lower right corner of the desktop. If the icon is not present, click on Start, Programs, Dynex, Wireless Networking Utility. The WNU’s default screen is the Current Status tab, which displays the current network status and available networks.

  • Page 16: Network Status And Solution Tips

    Setting up your wireless network adapter Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click Open Wireless Utility. The default screen is the Current Status tab and the Network Status section determines which connections are good or faulty. Setting Wireless Network Profiles The My Connections tab on the WNU lets you add, edit, and delete connection profiles.
  • Page 17 Setting up your wireless network adapter Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If your router has security (WEP or WPA) set, you will see this box when you try to connect. When this box opens, type the encryption key you set on your router, then click Connect. The next few pages are advanced options of setting the security through the adapter instead of the router.
  • Page 18 Setting up your wireless network adapter Currently, there are four encryption methods available: 64-Bit Wired 128-Bit Wired Wi-Fi Protected Wi-Fi Protected Equivalent Equivalent Access-TKIP Access 2 Privacy Privacy 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-TKIP/AES (or just WPA2-AES (or just Acronym WPA) WPA2) Good Better...
  • Page 19 The Wireless N USB network adapter supports the latest WPA security feature as well as the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled. Your Dynex wireless adapter is equipped with the latest security standard called Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™) and the legacy security standard called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
  • Page 20 Setting up your wireless network adapter WPS uses WPA2 for encryption. It does not provide additional security, but standardized the method for securing your wireless network. On your client utility, WPS-enabled networks are indicated by a key icon. You can use either the PBC method or the PIN method to let a device access your wireless network.
  • Page 21 Setting up your wireless network adapter 3 After selecting your WEP encryption mode, enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field, then click Generate to create a key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 hex characters.
  • Page 22 Setting up your wireless network adapter 3 After selecting your WEP encryption mode, enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field, then click Generate to create a key. A hex (hexadecimal) key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 hex characters.
  • Page 23 Setting up your wireless network adapter 3 Enter your network key. This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbols. This same key must be used on all of the clients (network cards) that you want to include in your network. 4 Click Save to finish.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WNU Help The WNU Help tab lets you access online and telephone support, as well as advanced diagnostic tools. Advanced diagnostic tools The Advanced Diagnostic Tools section is the central control panel for all the settings of the hardware and software components of the wireless network. It provides an array of tests and connectivity services to ensure optimal network performance.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer, check the following items: • Look at the lights on your wireless router. If you’re using a Dynex Wireless Router, the lights should be as follows: • The power light should be on.

  • Page 26: Available Networks

    Troubleshooting The name of your wireless network DOES NOT appear in the list of Available Networks. If the correct network name is not listed under “Available Networks” in the WNU, try the following troubleshooting steps: 1 Temporarily move the computer, if possible, to 5 to 10 feet away from the wireless router.
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting Check the SSID settings to see if they match. The SSID is case-sensitive and the spelling on each computer must be exactly the same in order for the network adapter to connect to the wireless router (or access point). Note: To check the SSID settings or look for an available network, double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Networks screen.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting Limiting the wireless transmit rate - Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range, and connection stability. Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate. To change this property, click Start, Control Panel, Network Connections, then double-click your card's connection.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications What's the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11n? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation for certifying network standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11 Mbps;...

  • Page 30: Legal Notices

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, the Dynex Corporation, 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A., declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D7001, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 31 Legal notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply within 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 32 Legal notices...

  • Page 33: One-Year Limited Warranty

    If service of products and parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Dynex Product during the Warranty Period.
  • Page 34 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645 © 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 35 Legal notices...
  • Page 36 (800) 305-2204 © 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. All rights reserved. DYNEX is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC...

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