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Contents Dynex DX-NUSB Wireless N USB Network Adapter Contents Introduction ......................................................................................2 Product features................................................................................2 Setting up your wireless network adapter.........................................4 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................24 Specifications ...................................................
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 • Windows® 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista® Components Activity LED USB adapter Component Description USB adapter Connects to your computer’s USB port or the desktop adapter base.
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.
Setting up your wireless network adapter 5 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.” This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this operating system.
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. The Network and Sharing Center opens.
Setting up your wireless network adapter 7 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.
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. The links on the left of the window let you configure your network connections.
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. Double-click the Files folder, then double-click setup.exe.
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® logo testing, click the Continue anyway button to proceed. This software is designed to run on Windows.
Setting up your wireless network adapter 11 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. The Found New Hardware Wizard Install screen opens.
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.
Setting up your wireless network adapter 13 8 Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. Your computer will restart and the Dynex Wireless Networking Utility opens. 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.
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. Note: In order to see your available networks, you must be near a working wireless router (or access point).
Setting up your wireless network adapter 15 Accessing the wireless networking utility To access the WNU from the Windows system tray: • 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.
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. It also displays signal strength, security, and network type.
Setting up your wireless network adapter 17 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. Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will first see the simple security screen.
Setting up your wireless network adapter Currently, there are four encryption methods available: 64-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy Acronym Security 128-Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Protected Access-TKIP Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 64-bit WEP 128-bit WEP WPA-TKIP/AES (or just WPA2-AES (or just WPA) WPA2) Good Better Best Best Static keys Static keys Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication Dynamic key encryption and mutual authentication TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) add
Setting up your wireless network adapter 19 WPA WPA is a new Wi-Fi standard that improves upon the security features of WEP. To use WPA security, the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support it. These updates will be found on your wireless vendor’s Web site. There are three types of WPA security: WPA-PSK (no server), WPA (with radius server), and WPA2. WPA-PSK (no server) uses what is known as a pre-shared key as the network key.
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. To use the PBC method: 1 Push and hold the WPS button (located on the back of your router) for three seconds.
Setting up your wireless network adapter 21 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. For instance: AF 0F 4B C3 D4 = 64-bit WEP key 4 Click Save to finish. Encryption in the wireless router is now set.
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. For instance: C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = 128-bit WEP key 4 Click Save to finish.
Setting up your wireless network adapter 23 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. You must now set all clients (network cards) to match these settings. Wireless networking utility options The Options tab on the Wireless Networking Utility (WNU) lets you customize your WNU settings.
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.
Troubleshooting 25 If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist, refer to the user guide for your wireless router. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning.
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. Close the WNU and reopen it. If the correct network name now appears under Available Networks, you may have a range or interference problem.
Troubleshooting 27 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. Click Add if you do not see the network you are trying to connect to and type in the SSID.
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.
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; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54 Mbps; and Pre-N works at 108 Mbps. The 802.11n release promises speeds that exceed 802.
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