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PCI 802.11n 300Mbps WiFi Adapter - 2T2R
PCI300WN2X2
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DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com
ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com
NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com
PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com
Manual Revision: 07/25/2012
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- Page 1 DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com Manual Revision: 07/25/2012...
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Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement
StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com hereby... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 Packaging Contents ..........................1 System Requirements ..........................1 Installation ....................2 Hardware Installation ..........................2 Driver Installation ............................3 Verifying Installation ..........................4 How to Use ....................5 Windows XP ..............................5 Windows Vista/7/8 ............................ 6 Ralink WLAN Utility ........................... 7 Connecting to an Available Network .................... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The PCI300WN2X2 PCI 300Mbps Wireless N Card adds high speed wireless network connectivity to almost any PCI-enabled desktop/workstation PC. Using a 2T2R (2 Transmitter/2 Receiver) design over the 2.4GHz frequency, this PCI wireless card provides up to 300Mbps of data bandwidth over an 802.11n network, while improving signal reception and range. -
Page 6: Installation
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. -
Page 7: Driver Installation
Driver Installation Windows XP/ Server 2003 1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen, cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/ DVD drive. 2. AutoPlay should automatically launch the Driver/Software installation splash screen. If not, open “My Computer”... -
Page 8: Verifying Installation
Windows Server 2008 R2 Note: By default, the Microsoft “Wireless LAN Service” Feature is not installed. Before any wireless networking can be enabled, this feature must be installed through the Windows Server Manager window. Refer to Windows’ documentation for details. Verifying Installation Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer”... -
Page 9: How To Use
How to Use Connecting to a wireless network is done through the Windows wireless configuration utilities. You must know the name of the wireless network (SSID), the type of security it is using (if any) and it’s associated password to connect to a wireless network. Consult the documentation for your wireless access point (AP) or contact your network administrator or the wireless AP manufacturer for details. -
Page 10: Windows Vista/7/8
Windows Vista/7/8 The wireless network adapter will appear as a small icon in the System Tray (next to the clock). Left-clicking on this icon will bring up a list of detected wireless networks. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the “Connect” button. If the network has security enabled, you will be prompted for a password. -
Page 11: Ralink Wlan Utility
Ralink WLAN Utility Instead of using the built-in Windows wireless utility, a 3rd party utility, Ralink WLAN Utility, can be used. This utility provides access to additional advanced features of the wireless card, such as Wi-Fi Multimedia options (WMM) and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). -
Page 12: Connecting To An Available Network
Connecting to an Available Network 1. To connect to a wireless network, bring up “Network” from the main window. This will list all of the detected wireless networks in the area. 2. Once you locate the network you wish to connect to, select it from the list by click on the entry, then click the ‘Connect’... - Page 13 4. Once successfully connected to the network, information about the wireless router/ access point will be listed in the detailed information section of the main utility window. Open/Close Detailed Info Instruction Manual...
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Page 14: Manually Creating A Profile
Manually Creating a Profile If the network you want the computer to connect to is currently not available (off site), or otherwise not listed as an available network (no SSID broadcast), a profile for the network can be manually created. You must know the name of the network (SSID), the type of encryption and any passwords/passphrases required to connect to the network prior to creating a profile. -
Page 15: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS can be used to quickly and easily setup a secure wireless connection to a WPS- enabled wireless router/access point (AP). The WPS configuration section can be accessed via the Profile List window. Select the WPS-enabled AP from the list of detected networks and select the method of configuring the WPS connection (push button or PIN code) using the buttons on the bottom left side. -
Page 16: Specifications
Specifications Host Interface PCI (32-bit, 3.3/5V) Form Factor Full/Low Profile Chipset ID Ralink RT3062F External Connectors 2x RP-SMA female LEDs Supported Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n Antenna Configuration 2x2:2 (TxR:S) Wireless Frequencies 2.4 GHz~2.484 GHz Supported Security Schemes WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP/AES Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F) -
Page 17: Technical Support
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- Page 19 StarTech.com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology parts. StarTech.com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan servicing a worldwide market.
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