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Encore ENLWI-NX2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 © 2010 Encore Electronics, Inc. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein. All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OFTWARE NSTALLATION ® ® 2.2.1 Windows 7 and Windows Vista ......... 6 ® 2.2.2 Windows XP ................9 ENLWI-NX2 ENLWI-1XN4 EMOVING THE X SOFTWARE ENLWI-NX2 ENLWI-1XN4 PGRADING THE X SOFTWARE CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO WIRELESS NETWORKS IN ® WINDOWS 7 ................
  • Page 3 Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein. All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders. © 2010 Encore Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Overview

    Wireless G technology. Place the desktop computer at any place you want to avoid the hassle and unsightly view of wires. Moreover, ENLWI-NX2 and ENLWI-1XN42 supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) data encryption to help protect your data and privacy.

  • Page 5: Led Indicator

    LED Indicator The Activity LED will be blinking when: • The adapter is scanning for available wireless networks. • The adapter is transferring and/or receiving data. Package Contents N300 Series (ENLWI-NX2) • Wireless N300 PCI Adapter x 1 • Detachable, External Antennas* •...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Installation

    Put the cover back to your computer case. Attach the two external antennas to the connectors on the back of the wireless adapter. Note: N150 Series only has antenna. Reconnect the power cord. You can turn on your computer now. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 7: Software Installation

    3 scenarios will happen (B-1 to B-3). The ‘Encore Welcome Screen’ appears  automatically, and then the ‘Quick Setup’ window in Step C will appear. Instead of the ‘Encore Welcome Screen,’ the  ‘AutoPlay’ window appears. Select “Run autorun.exe.” ...
  • Page 8 If neither the ‘Encore Welcome  Screen’ nor the ‘AutoPlay’ window appears, type “D:\autorun.exe” in the “Run” command window in the Start menu (‘D’ is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). If the “Run” command window is not in ...
  • Page 9 1. Select the language you want to use during the installation process; 2. Click “Next,” when you see the ‘ENCORE Wireless Manager - InstallShield Wizard” Window. Click “Install this driver software  anyway,” if you see ‘Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software’...

  • Page 10: Windows Xp

    The ‘Encore Welcome Screen’  appears automatically, and then the ‘Quick Setup’ window in Step C will appear. If the ‘Encore Welcome Screen’ does  not appear, type “D:\autorun.exe” in the “Run” command window in the Start menu (‘D’ is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
  • Page 11 ‘A program needs your permission to continue’ in the ‘User Account Control’ window. 1. Select the language you want to use during the installation process; 2. Click “Next,” when you see the ‘ENCORE Wireless Manager - InstallShield Wizard” Window. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 12 Click ”Next” to continue,  when you see the ‘ENCORE Wireless Manager – PCI Adapter’ window. Click “Continue Anyway,”  if you see this warning message in the ‘Hardware Installation’ window. 1. Save any opened file in other program; 2. Check “Yes, I want to restart my computer now;”...

  • Page 13: Removing The Enlwi-Nx2

    → go to “Control Panel” →  Alternatively, open the Windows Start menu select “Add or Remove Programs” → select the “ENCORE Wireless Manager – PCI Adapter” → click “Uninstall” → follow the on-screen instructions Upgrading the ENLWI-NX2 or ENLWI-1XN4x software Upgrades may be available at the Encore Electronics’...
  • Page 14 Note: If no wireless security is turned on, the warning message ‘Information sent over this network might be visible to others.’ will appear. Click “Connect” if you want to proceed. Step D will be skipped. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 15 2. The ‘Windows Wireless Manager Tray Icon’ will become Note: For help with the Windows Wireless Manager, please refer to “Help and Support” in the Start menu at the lower left corner of your screen. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 16: Connecting To Wireless Networks In Windows Vista

    Click “Connect.” Note: If no wireless security is turned on, an alternative window with the warning message ‘Information sent over this network might be visible to others.’ will appear. Select “Connect Anyway” if you want to proceed. www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 17  Tray Icon’ will show a globe at its lower right corner ( Note: For help with the Windows Wireless Manager, please refer to “Help and Support” in the Start menu at the lower left corner of your screen. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Wireless Networks In Windows ® Xp

    Chapter 5: Connecting to Wireless Networks in Windows After the software installation, you can locate the Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon at the lower right corner of your screen as in Figure A below. Figure A. Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon location...
  • Page 19 2. Click “Next.” 1. Select the ‘SSID’ (wireless network name) you want to connect to. 2. Click “Next.” Note: If the selected SSID has wireless security turned on, the Encore Wireless Manager will automatically detect the security option for you.
  • Page 20 2. Click “Finish.” F. Two ways to know the connection is successful: F-1 Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon F-1 The ‘Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon’ at the lower right corner of the screen will become green Note: The ‘Windows Wireless Manager...

  • Page 21: Chapter 6: Technical Support

    Technical Support If you have other questions, please visit the SUPPORT section on our website at www.Encore-USA.com first. You can submit your support request directly on our website. You can also reach us through one of the support hotlines or emails listed on the back of this user manual.

  • Page 22: Appendix A. Wireless Security Overview

    Note: WEP is a deprecated wireless security algorithm. There are readily available programs to crack the WEP encryption within minutes. Nonetheless, WEP is widely used and is often the default wireless security option in older wireless devices. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 23: Enabling 802.1X In Windows

    In the “Encryption Type” list, click the encryption type used by the router or access point. In the “Choose a network authentication method” list, click the method that matches with the RADIUS server. To configure additional settings, click “Settings.” ® Windows Please refer to the “Help and Support” in the Start menu  www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 24: Appendix B. Using Encore Wireless Manager In Windows Xp

    ® Appendix B. Using Encore Wireless Manager in Windows XP The Encore Wireless Manager is the default wireless manager in Windows XP. While the Encore Wireless Wizard helps you connecting to wireless networks quickly, the Encore Wireless Manager offers you more control over your wireless networks.

  • Page 25: B2. Encore Wireless Manager Overview

    Encore Wireless Manager Overview Top Toolbar Set Wizard: starts the Encore Wireless Wizard About: shows the software version. Tabs General: shows the connection status information. Profile: shows the previously saved wireless networks. Available Network: shows the list of available wireless networks at your current location.
  • Page 26 Bottom Checkbox Show Tray Icon: is checked by default. It allows the Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon to appear at the lower right corner of your screen. Disable Adapter: It is recommended using one wireless adapter as the same time.

  • Page 27: B3. Manual Connection

     automatically switch to the “General” tab. The ‘Signal Strength’ and ‘Link Quality’ bars will become active and green. Note: The ‘Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon’ at the lower right corner of the screen will become green as well. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 28: B4. Easy Connection With Wps

    Please check the user manual of your router or access point to see if it supports WPS. Two connection methods are available for WPS: Push Button Configuration (PBC)  Personal Information Number (PIN).  The instructions are shown in the following two pages. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 29: B4.1. Wps - Pbc (Push Button Configuration)

     automatically switch to the “General” tab. The ‘Signal Strength’ and ‘Link Quality’ bars will become active and green. Note: The ‘Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon’ at the lower right corner of the screen will become green as well. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 30: Wps - Pin (Personal Information Number)

    A computer directly connects to the router or access point through wired  connection. This computer can be the one with ENLWI-NX2 or ENLWI-1XN4x installed on or a different one. A computer already connects to the router or access point through wireless ...

  • Page 31: B5. Using 802.1X

    You need to select the authentication protocol that the RADIUS server is using. User Credential Section: • You need to provide username, password, and/or other digital credentials requested by the RADIUS server. Note: For more details, please consult with an IT specialist. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 32: Appendix C. Connecting To Wireless Networks With

    To give control back to ‘Encore Wireless Manager,’ you need to uncheck ‘Windows Zero Config.’ Note: If the “Windows Zero Config” checkbox does not appear in Encore Wireless ” → “Control Panel” → ”Settings” → Manager, you need to go to “Start menu “Administrative Tools”...
  • Page 33 Also, you will see two updates in the system tray: The ‘Windows Wireless Manager Tray Icon’ will change to The ‘Encore Wireless Manager Tray Icon’ will become green Note: For help with the Windows Wireless Manager, please refer to “Help and Support” in the Start menu at the lower left corner of your screen.

  • Page 34: Appendix D. Specifications

    Appendix D. Specifications N300 Series (ENLWI-NX2) Standard Security • IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 • 64/128-bits WEP Encryption • IEEE 802.11g • WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-802.1X, • IEEE 802.11b WPA2-802.1X • WPS Radio Technology Quality of Service (QoS) • IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n: •...
  • Page 35 • 14dBm typically @ 802.11g • Europe: 13 • 15dBm typically @ 802.11b • Japan: 14 Wireless LAN Frequency Range Driver Support • 2412 ~ 2484 MHz ISM band (channels • Windows ® ® 7, Windows Vista 1 ~ 14) ® Windows www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 36: Appendix E. Regulatory Information

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. www.encore-usa.com...

  • Page 37: Europe - Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. 0560 www.encore-usa.com...
  • Page 38 Encore Electronics Inc declara que este ENLWI-NX2/ENLWI-1XN42 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Português [Portuguese] Encore Electronics Inc izjavlja, da je ta ENLWI-NX2/ENLWI-1XN42 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensko [Slovenian] Encore Electronics Inc týmto vyhlasuje, že ENLWI-NX2/ENLWI-1XN42 spĺňa základné...

  • Page 39: Appendix F. Software End User License Agreement

    A special license permit from Encore Electronics, Inc. is required if the program is going to be installed on a network server for the sole purpose of distribution to other computers.
  • Page 40 THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF ENCORE ELECTRONICS, INC. ARE SET FORTH ABOVE. 6. No Liability for Consequential Damages. YOU AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL ENCORE ELECTRONICS, INC. OR ITS AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,...

  • Page 41: Appendix G. User's Notice

    (collectively, "High Risk Activities"). Encore Electronics, Inc. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. 11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. and the United States as applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within California., without regard to conflicts of laws provisions...
  • Page 42 Please visit our website for more details. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein. www.encore-usa.com All trademarks and brand names are the properties of their respective holders.

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