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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Removing Existing Wireless Adapter Installation ..........................7  Disabling Other Wireless Adapters ..............................8  Installing the Wireless Adapter ................................11  Adapter Configuration ..................................16  KEEBOX 150N Wireless Utility ............................... 16  Available Network ................................... 17  Profile Management ..................................18  Creating a Wireless Profile ................................19 ...
  • Page 3 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Table of Contents Editing a Wireless Profile ................................39  WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) ............................40  WPS PIN Code ................................... 42  About ......................................43  Technical Specifications ..................................44 ...

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents W150NU CD-ROM with Utility & Driver Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide System Requirements Computer CD-ROM Drive Available USB 2.0 port Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4), Windows XP (Service Pack 2), Windows Vista, or Windows 7...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Product Overview Introduction • A convenient method for connecting a PC or notebook to a wireless network. • High speed wireless n adapter in an ultra compact housing • Plug into any USB port on a laptop or desktop computer to upgrade to wireless n connectivity •...

  • Page 6: Wireless Tips

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Product Overview Wireless Tips The following are some general wireless tips to help minimize the impact of interference within an environment. Assign your network a unique SSID. Do not use anything that would be identifying like “Smith Family Network”. Choose something that you would easily identify when searching for available wireless networks.
  • Page 7 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Product Overview 3. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal.

  • Page 8: Features

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Product Overview Features Features • Based on IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) technology • Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g standards • Supports Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer b/g only) or Infrastructure (AP-Client) mode • Maximum reliability, throughput, and connectivity with Automatic Data Rate Switching •...

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Wireless N 150 USB Ada Product Overview Hardware Overview WPS Button Press the WPS button to automatically establish a connection to an access point or wireless router that has WPS-enabled. Refer to WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) 40 for USB Connection Take of the adapter’s lid Activity LED and connect the USB...

  • Page 10: Installation Procedure

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Installation Procedure Installation Procedure System Preparation Ensure that you carry out the following on your computer before installing the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter: Remove existing wireless adapter installations Disable any wireless adapters that are built-in to your computer Ensure that you have the correct wireless settings, such as the SSID and security settings, for the wireless network that you want to connect to.

  • Page 11: Disabling Other Wireless Adapters

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Installation Procedure Disabling Other Wireless Adapters A built-in wireless adapter is included in most new laptops. In order to prevent any potential conflicts, it is recommended to disable the built-in wireless adapter before installing the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter. Carry out the following to disable a network adapter: 1.
  • Page 12 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Installation Procedure 3. In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list and click the + icon next to Network Adapters. 4. Right-click the adapter that you would like to disable and select the Disable option. 5.
  • Page 13 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Installation Procedure 6. The adapter’s icon will now be crossed out with a red X, which indicates that the adapter is disabled. If you would like to re-enable the adapter in the future, right-click it and select the Enable option.

  • Page 14: Installing The Wireless Adapter

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Installation Procedure Installing the Wireless Adapter Carry out the following to install the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter: Caution: Ensure that you install the driver software on the included CD before connecting the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter to your computer.
  • Page 15 By default, the wizard creates a program folder called KEEBOX\150N Wireless Utility. If you would like to create a different folder name, enter the name of the new folder in the Program Folder field. To use an existing folder, select the folder in the Existing Folders section.
  • Page 16 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Installation Procedure 5. The following window appears while the installation is being carried out: 6. Click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 17 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Installation Procedure 7. Insert the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter into an available USB port on your computer. 8. The Found New Hardware icon will display in the Windows Taskbar. The Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically install the driver for the Wireless N 150 USB adapter.
  • Page 18 W el ir ess N 150 USB Adapter Installation Procedure 10. Right-click the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter icon and select the Available Networks option. 11. This will open the KEEBOX 150 N Wireless Utility, as shown below.

  • Page 19: Adapter Configuration

    KEEBOX 150N Wireless Utility The user can use the KEEBOX 150N Wireless Utility to manage the KEEBOX Wireless 150N USB Adapter. The utility provides a The user can use the KEEBOX 150N Wireless Utility to manage the KEEBOX Wireless 150N USB Adapter. The utility provides a user friendly method for configuring the wireless adapter’s settings.

  • Page 20: Available Network

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Available Network The Available Network window is used to display all the available wireless networks that are located in your area. You can also use this window to connect to one of the available wireless networks. This field displays the Service Set Identifier Network Name (SSID):...

  • Page 21: Profile Management

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Profile Management The Profile Management window is used to display and manage wireless network profiles. To enable a Profile, click the button next to the Profile Management tab and select the appropriate profile from the list. New: Click this button to create a new wireless profile.

  • Page 22: Creating A Wireless Profile

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating a Wireless Profile The following window appears after clicking the New button in the Profile Management window. Profile Name: Enter a name to identify the location that the new profile will be used in, (e.g. Lounge, Coffee Shop, Work).

  • Page 23: Creating A Basic Security Wireless Profile

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile Click the Basic Security for Personal radio button to create a basic wireless profile. The Basic Security Wireless Profile supports the Open\Disable, Open\WEP, Shared\WEP, WPA-PSK\TKIP, WPA-PSK\AES, WPA2-PSK\TKIP, and WPA2-PSK\AES security types.

  • Page 24: Creating A Basic Security Wireless Profile- Open \ Wep

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- Open \ WEP Select the Open \ WEP option from the Security drop-down menu to use the Open \ WEP security option. Enable 802.1x: Check this box to enable 802.1x settings on the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter.

  • Page 25: Creating A Basic Security Wireless Profile- Shared \ Wep

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- Shared \ WEP Select the Shared \ WEP option from the Security drop-down menu to use the Shared \ WEP security option. Network Key: Enter the WEP key that is used on your access point or wireless router.

  • Page 26: Creating A Basic Security Wireless Profile- Wpa-Psk \ Tkip

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA-PSK \ TKIP Select the WPA-PSK \ TKIP option from the Security drop-down menu to use the WPA-PSK \ TKIP security option. Network Key: Enter the WPA key that is used on your access point or wireless router.

  • Page 27: Creating A Basic Security Wireless Profile- Wpa-Psk \ Aes

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA-PSK \ AES Select the WPA-PSK \ AES option from the Security drop-down menu to use the WPA-PSK \ AES security option. Network Key: Enter the WPA key that is used on your access point or wireless router.

  • Page 28: Creating A Basic Security Wireless Profile- Wpa2-Psk \ Tkip

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA2-PSK \ TKIP Select the WPA2-PSK \ TKIP option from the Security drop-down menu to use the WPA2-PSK \ TKIP security option. Network Key: Enter the WPA2 key that is used on your access point or wireless router.

  • Page 29: Creating A Basic Security Wireless Profile- Wpa2-Psk \ Aes

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating a Basic Security Wireless Profile- WPA2-PSK \ AES Select the WPA2-PSK \ AES option from the Security drop-down menu to use the WPA2-PSK \ AES security option. Network Key: Enter the WPA2 key that is used on your access point or wireless router.

  • Page 30: Creating An Advanced Security Wireless Profile

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile Click the Advanced Security for Enterprise radio button to create an advanced wireless profile. Use the drop-down menus to select the Authentication and Encryption Type that is being used on your wireless network. Authentication Use the drop-down menu to select Type:...
  • Page 31 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Display Key: Check this box if you would like to view the key that has been entered in the Network Key field. If this box is left unchecked, the Network Key will appear as a series of *. Wepkey Index : Use the drop-down menu to select the WEP Key Index Number that is being used on your access point or wireless router.

  • Page 32: Creating An Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Open Authentication

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Open Authentication Authentication Select the Open authentication type from the Type: drop-down menu. Encryption If your network is using encryption with the Type: open authentication method, select WEP from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 33: Creating An Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Shared Authentication

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Shared Authentication Authentication Select the Shared authentication type from the drop-down menu. Type: Encryption Shared authentication option only Type: supports the WEP encryption method. Network Key: Enter the WEP key that is used on your access point or wireless router.

  • Page 34: Creating An Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Wpa-Eap (Enterprise) Authentication

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA-EAP (Enterprise) Authentication Authentication Select WPA-EAP (Enterprise) Type: authentication type from the drop-down menu. Encryption Use the drop-down menu to select whether Type: the TKIP or AES encryption method is being used on your network.
  • Page 35 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration User Name: Enter the user name that is being used for 802.1x in this field. Password: Enter the password for the 802.1x user name in this field. OK Button: Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile. Cancel Button: Click this button to cancel any changes made.

  • Page 36: Creating An Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Wpa-Psk (Personal) Authentication

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA-PSK (Personal) Authentication Authentication Use the drop-down menu to select the WPA-PSK (Personal) Type: authentication option. Encryption Use the drop-down menu to select whether TKIP Type: encryption type is being used on your wireless network.

  • Page 37: Creating An Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Wpa2-Eap (Enterprise) Authentication

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA2-EAP (Enterprise) Authentication Authentication Select WPA2-EAP (Enterprise) Type: authentication type from the drop-down menu. Encryption Use the drop-down menu to select whether Type: the TKIP or AES encryption method is being used on your network.
  • Page 38 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration OK Button: Click this button when you have finished configuring the advanced wireless profile. Cancel Button: Click this button to cancel any changes made.

  • Page 39: Creating An Advanced Security Wireless Profile-Wpa2-Psk (Personal) Authentication

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Creating an Advanced Security Wireless Profile-WPA2-PSK (Personal) Authentication Authentication Use the drop-down menu to select Type: the WPA2-PSK (Personal) authentication option. Encryption Use the drop-down menu to select Type: whether TKIP encryption type is being used on your wireless network.

  • Page 40: Enabling And Configuring 802.1X Parameter For A Wireless Profile

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Enabling and Configuring 802.1x Parameter for a Wireless Profile The Open \ WEP Basic and Advanced Security options can be configured to use 802.1x. To use 802.1x with these security options, check the Enable 802.1x box and configure the parameters that appear in the 802.1x Settings section as described below: Enable 802.1x: Check this box to enable 802.1x.

  • Page 41: Configuring 802.1X Validate Server Certificate Settings

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Configuring 802.1x Validate Server Certificate Settings Carry out the following to configure the 802.1x Validate Server Certificate Settings. Validate Server Check this box to enable the 802.1x Validate Certificate: Server Certificate option. Trust Root Carry out the following to add a new Trust Certification Server:...

  • Page 42: Editing A Wireless Profile

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration Editing a Wireless Profile To modify an existing wireless profile, select the profile that you want to modify in the Profile Management list and click the Properties button to reveal the following window. Profile Name: Enter a name to identify the location that the new profile will be used in (e.g.

  • Page 43: Wps Push Button Configuration (Pbc)

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) Carry out the following steps to connect to your network using the WPS Push Button Configuration method. 1. Press the WPS button on the adapter and hold for four seconds until the wizard screen appears.
  • Page 44 Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration 3. The following window appears while the Wireless N 150 USB Adapter attempts to connect to the access point or wireless router. 4. After the adapter has successfully established a network connection, the following screen will appear on your computer.

  • Page 45: Wps Pin Code

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration WPS PIN Code Carry out the following steps to connect to your network using the WPS PIN Code method 1. Select PIN (Personal Identification Number) and click Next. 2. Make sure your access point or wireless router is close by. Write down the number on the screen. Enter this number in your access point or wireless router.

  • Page 46: About

    Wireless N 150 USB Adapter Adapter Configuration About Use the About window to view information about the Firmware and Utility versions of the wireless adapter.

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Hardware Interface USB 2.0, 1.1 standard Standards based on IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) technology IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and WPS Button Enables WPS connection Power Consumption Receive mode: 220mA (max) ; Continuous mode: 550mA (max) Supported OS Windows 7 (32/64-bit) / Vista (32/64-bit) / Windows XP(32/64-bit) Dimensions (LxWxH) Weight Temperature...

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty. If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period, KEEBOX shall reserve the right, at its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part to the customer. The repair/replacement unit’s warranty continues from the original date of purchase.
  • Page 49 Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California. Some KEEBOX products include software code written by third party developers. These codes are subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL").

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