Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosing Rosewill’s 802.11n Wireless USB adapter – RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE. This chapter is to introduce you more about this Wireless Adapter. Package Content Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items: 1.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Product Specification Chipset Ralink RT5370 Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n Bus Type USB 2.0/1.1 Interface Frequency Band 2.4GHz ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Data Rate 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps; 11g: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n: up to 150Mbps Output Power 11n:14dBm+/-1.5dBm...
User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Guide Hardware Installation Please first connect the RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE with the USB cable, then insert into the USB slot of your PC or NB. If the following window popup, please click Cancel or Close:...
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Please insert the CD into your CD-rom drive Click on the Driver for Windows OS in the CD to install driver and utility for Windows Click Run if the following window popup...
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Upon Clicking Yes, you should see a “License Agreement” window popup. Please select “I accept the terms of the license agreement” then click “Next>” On the next window, you will have the option of “Install driver and Ralink WLAN Utility”...
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual When Install under Window XP, you may see this selection window, you can select among “Ralink Configuration Tool” or “Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool” Once select, please click “Next >” to continue. Please select “Install” to...
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Setup wizard will process. During the Installation process, you may see this popup on your lower right hand corner showing you the installation status. Click “Finish” to complete the installation process...
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual When complete, this window at the lower right hand corner will pop up, thus complete the driver installation. if you see below window popup, please select install this driver software anyway. Win7...
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Chapter 3 Wireless Connection Guide This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features. After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It appears at the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal strength indication (RSSI).
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual button. Connecting with Window 7 You can easily access to wireless with Win7. First, move your mouse to lower right hand corner as below and click on the icon where arrow pointing to.
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Select your desired SSID, then Click “Connect”. You will be prompt to ask you entering the network security key. Once entered, please click OK to complete.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual You should see below in a very short period and find out whether you are connected or now. If this is your first time connect, you will see a window show up and ask you for setting up Network Location.
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual This is the startup window of the Ralink Wireless Utility Here is each button’s function: Wi-Fi Direct (will appear only if your computer can support this function) Site Survey Link Information Profile...
User Manual Chapter 4 Ralink Utility Configuration 4.1. Station Mode Station Mode is the default access mode for RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE. Wireless Adapter will serves as a client to receive the wireless signal for connecting to the internet. You can find this icon at the system tray and double click to start it on the lower right hand corner of your computer desktop.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Click on Site Survey button from menu bar, the information window will pop out. Rescan: to update and refresh surrounding wireless networks Profile: to jump to profile list window Connect: select one wireless network and click this button to connect it 4.1.2.
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual You should see a “Profile Settings” window show up and Utility will automatically detect your SSID’s “Authentication” and “Encryption “setting. So unless you want to adjust the setting manually, otherwise, you can just click for next step.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual 4.1.3. Profile Profile can records your favorite wireless setting among your home, office, and other public hotspot. You can save multiple profiles and activate anyone from the record at your preference. Click Profile button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Edit: to edit/modify/change parameter of an existing profile Import: import the dedicated profile Export: save the selected profile as backup Add WPS Profile: to configure WPS settings Activate: to make an existing profile become active and to connect 4.1.3.1 Add / Edit Profile...
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks. Push-Button Configuration(PBC): Default setting, push buttons to complete auto-check and connections between RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE and other wireless device PIN/numeric code: Enter 8 digit numbers Pin code to automatically connect the RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE with wireless devices around.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Select Config mode for connecting the WPS wireless network. Enrollee: As a client device. Click Renew button to update pin code. Registrar: As a host AP. Enter 8 digit numbers Pin code and click WPS Profile button for detail configuration.
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Click Link Information button from menu bar, below window will pop out. Link Status Throughput (The data showing here will be varied due to your current environment and wireless usage). Statistics Statistics displays the detail counter information.
Mode by 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz and also manage the certification for some Authorization required. Advanced RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE supports different country code, please select the Channels that your country design by law.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Certification Management 4.1.6. About The About window tells you the details of the Firmware information. 4.2. AP Mode RNWD-N1501UB / RNWD-N1502UBE can also serve as an access point to transmit wireless signals and create wireless network, allowing other wireless clients to access the...
AP Mode. Enter a name of SSID for Soft AP and 8~63 ASCII characters for WPA2 Pre-Shared Key. Note: ASCII characters include any numbers/letters and characters. RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE will automatically create a virtual adapter in your computer.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual AP button will be added to menu bar of main window. 4.2.1.1 Configuration You can make basic configuration and review the MAC table under AP window Click AP button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual MAC Table MAC Table page shows the information of the wireless devices accessed to this soft 4.2.2 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista Right-click the tray icon and select switch to AP Mode.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual 4.2.2.1 Config AP Click Config AP button from the above window, a setup window will popup. SSID: Enter a name of SSID for Soft AP. Channel: Select the channel used for wireless communication from drop-down menu.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual Authentication: Open, Shared, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 4.2.2.2 Advanced Click Advanced button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE in a really big area, you may not have to set output power to 100%. This will enhance security (malicious / unknown will not be able to reach your RWND-N1501UB / users in distance RWND-N1502UBE). 4.2.2.3 Access Control List Access control includes Allow All and Reject All.
Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual 4.2.2.4 Associate List Associate List page shows the information of the wireless devices accessed to this soft Click Associate List button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless N USB Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. The Wireless N USB Adapter does not work properly.
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Wireless N Adapter RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE User Manual - Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected. - Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered for the network.
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2. 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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