Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE 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.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual Table of Content Chapter 1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Package Content ................................................................................................4 1.2 Overview of the Product .....................................................................................4 1.3 Features ......................................................................
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for purchasing Rosewill‟s N600PCE wireless dual band PCI-Express card! This network card can operate in 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless network. Excepting common wireless standards 802.11a/b/g, this wireless network card is also able to access 802.11n wireless networks - data transfer rate is 300Mbps, and that‟s six times faster than 802.11g wireless network! 1.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 1.4 Product Specification Ralink RT5592 Chipset Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Bus Type PCI Express interface Frequency Band 2.4000~2.4835GHz 5.150~5.825GHz 11a: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54Mbps 11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps Data Rate 11g: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54Mbps 11n (20MHz): MCS0-15 (up to 144Mbps) 11n (40MHz): MCS0-15 (up to 300Mbps) Output Power 2.4GHz: 11b: 17+/-1.5dBm, 11g: 14+/-1.5dBm, 11n: 13+/-1.5dBm 5GHz: 11a:13±1.5 dBm, 11n(20/40MHz): 13±1.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE On User Manual Wireless WPS function is activated. The network card will wait for 2 minutes to establish WPS connection. Tx/Rx Blinking Wireless network card is normally installed /Linked to a wireless access point / Transferring or receiving data.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Diagram 1. Link and Tx/Rx LED 2. WPS Button 3. Antenna 2.2 PCI-Express Card Installation 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer. 2. Open the case and locate an available PCI-E slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if needed. 3. Insert the PCI-E adapter into the PCI-E slot.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual touched the slot‟s contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its fastening tab. Then, close your PC case. 4. Insert the power cable back into the computer and turn on your computer. 5.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual Under Windows Vista/Win7 2.3 Installing Drivers and/or Utility The Installation procedures in different OS are quite similar; please see below for procedures: 1. Insert the Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive. To continue, double-click My Computer, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive where the installation CD was placed. Double-click Setup.exe. Then you will see below windows show up. 2. The following next window will display.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 3. You will see next window for you to choose a Setup type. It is recommended that you select: Install Driver and Ralink WLAN Utility for Windows XP. Select Install Driver Only to install driver only for Windows Vista and Win7. Click Next to continue. 4. For Windows XP, you may see this window pop up; you can choose based Ralink Configuration Tool or Microsoft Zero Configuration tool as you desire. Click Next to Continue.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 5. Upon Selecting Next, you should see this next window pop up to start installation phrase. You can click Install on start the installation phrase. 6. You will see that the installation process under this window.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 7. Once the installation process completes, you will see the following window Note: For Windows XP, Setup Wizard may notify you of how to proceed with the installation during these steps. Our drivers have been tested thoroughly, and are able to work with the operating system. Click Continue Anyway to continue the Installation.
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Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE 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 Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual If prompted, enter the password/network key for your wireless network and click the Connect button. 3.2 Connecting with Window Vista and Windows 7 You can easily access to wireless with Win Vista and Win7 . First, move your mouse to lower right hand corner as below and click on the icon where arrow pointing to. Click Refresh to get an update of your Wireless Network Connection.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE 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 Dual Band Adapter N600PCE 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. Please select the location based on your internet usage. 3.3 Connecting with Ralink Wireless Utility We also provide a Ralink Wireless Utility for users to connect to a wireless network easily.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE 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 Advanced About Please first start by selecting to search nearby wireless signal for connection. When click on , a window will popup and presents to you the nearby Wi-Fi Signals. If you did not see the signal you want to connect, please click to rescan.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual Chapter 4 Ralink Utility Configuration Ralink Utility enables N600PCE to serve as 3 modes: Wireless Client mode, Client + AP mode, and AP mode. Wireless Client mode: This is the basic and default mode for N600PCE when you install the Utility. N600PCE will serve as a wireless dual band adapter at this mode.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 4.1 Wireless Client Mode Wireless client Mode is the default access mode for N600PCE. N600PCE serves as a client to receive the wireless signal from the wireless router 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. Or you can right click the tray icon and select Launch Config Utility. Once launched, you should see this window popup.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual detail introduction on Ralink Utility. 4.1.1 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct is an IEEE standard for device to connect with each other to share files. Both devices need to be able to support Wi-Fi Direct in order to activate this function. Clicking will enable the Window that manages Wi-Fi Direct function. 4.1.1.1 Enabling and Managing Wi-Fi Direct 1. Double click on the icon to enable the Wi-Fi Direct.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 2. Click to start broadcast Wi-Fi Direct signal. 3. You can now use your Wi-Fi Direct supported device to connect to your PC. 4. When your Wi-Fi Direct supported device connects to your PC, you should see this window pop up on your screen. You can select the connection method, and then click for next step. 5. A connection status window will show up and tells you the connection process percentage. 6.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 4.1.2 Site Survey Site Survey shows you all surrounding wireless networks from the last scan. Click on Site Survey button from menu bar, the information window will pop out.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 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 4.1.2.1 Connect Once you highlighted the desired SSID, then click . You should see a “Profile Settings” window show up and Utility will automatically detect your SSID‟s “Authentication” and “Encryption “setting.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual You will be asking to enter the WPA Preshared Key (or any type of the Key based on your Authentication and Encryption type. The WPA Preshared Key is your SSID‟s connection password which is pre-set in the wireless router. Please enter the Key then click complete the connection process. for 4.1.3 Profile Profile can records your favorite wireless setting among your home, office, and other public hotspot.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter Click N600PCE User Manual Profile button from menu bar, below window will pop out. Add: to create a new profile Delete: to delete an existing profile 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 .
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual Profile Name: Enter a name for the profile edited. SSID: The name of your wireless network. Network Type: a. Infrastructure – A wireless Router and/or Access Point is required. b. Ad-hoc – Peer-to-Peer network, no base station required. Next: Click this button to continue. Back: Click this button to go back to previous step. Cancel: Click this button to close the window. After entering your desired Profile Name and SSID, Click settings.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual PIN/numeric code: Enter 8 digit numbers Pin code to automatically connect N600PCE with wireless devices around. 1. Select WPS AP from drop-down menu or check Auto checkbox to find WPS AP automatically. 2. 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.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual SSID: Enter a name of SSID for WPS wireless network BSSID: It is a 48bit identity used to identify a particular BSS (Basic Service Set) within an area. In Infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID is the MAC address of the AP. Authentication: Select from drop-down menu. Encryption: Select from drop-down menu. 4.1.4 Link Information Click Link Information button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE Throughput Statistics User Manual Statistics displays the detail counter information. 4.1.5 Advanced Click Advanced button for bringing out the Advanced function window. You will be able to adjust the wireless Mode by 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz and also manage the certification for some Authorization required.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual options on 2.4GHz, 2.4GHz + 5 GHz, or 5 GHz. 4.1.6 About The About window tells you the details of the Firmware information. 4.2 Client + AP Mode N600PCE can serve as a wireless adapter while as an access point to receive and transmit wireless signals at the same time which allows other wireless clients to access the network.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE Right-click the tray icon User Manual and select switch to Client + AP Mode. 4.2.1 Configuration You can make basic configuration under this window 1. We recommend that you connect to the wireless signal first, in order to avoid possible IP conflict. Please follow the steps in 4.1.2 Site Survey to first connections to your desired SSID and wireless signal. 2. After connects to the wireless signal, Click on the AP button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 3. Click Apply to start broadcast the SSID. 4. You should be seeing two active network as below. The SoftAP is the AP N600PCE broadcast. 5. You can use other Wi-Fi Devices to connect to the SoftAP. 4.3 AP Mode N600PCE can also serve as an access point to transmit wireless signals and create wireless network, allowing other wireless clients to access the network. This AP mode requires your PC to have an additional network card.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 4.3.1 Window 7 Right-click the tray icon and select switch to 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. AP button will be added to menu bar of main window.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 4.3.1.1 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. AP Configuration In AP Configuration page, you can make some basic configurations, such as wireless network name, and security setting.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual AP. 4.3.1.2 Switching to Client Mode In AP mode, right-click the icon in the system tray and choose Switch to Client Mode, then N600PCE will switch to client mode with an interface as wireless client. 4.3.2 Windows XP / Vista Right-click the tray icon and select switch to AP Mode. When main window pop out, select button from the menu bar for more settings.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 4.3.2.1 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. Available channel numbers are 1 to 11 for USA, 1 to 13 for European countries.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual Authentication: Open, Shared, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 4.3.2.2 Advanced Click Advanced button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual Beacon Interval: Set the beacon interval of wireless radio. Do not modify default value if you don‟t know what it is, default value is 100. TX Power: You can set the output power of wireless radio. Unless you‟re using N600PCE in a really big area, you may not have to set output power to 100%. This will enhance security (malicious / unknown users in distance will not be able to reach your N600PCE). 4.3.2.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual 4.3.2.4 Associate List Associate List page shows the information of the wireless devices accessed to this soft AP. Click Associate List button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
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Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual FAQ This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless Dual Band PCIE Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems. 1. The Wireless Dual Band PCIE Adapter does not work properly. Reinsert the Wireless Dual Band PCIE Adapter into your PC‟s PCIE slot. Right click My Computer and select Properties. Select the device manager and click on the Network Adapter.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual there may be a problem with the broadband connection. 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. In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points.
Wireless N Dual Band Adapter N600PCE User Manual located. 5. Nothing happens when I click ‘Open Config Utility’ 1. Please make sure the wireless network card is inserted into your computer‟s PCIE slot. 2. Reboot the computer and try again. 3. Remove the card and insert it into another PCIE slot if necessary. 4. Remove the driver and re-install. 5. Contact the dealer of purchase for help. 6. I cannot establish connection with a certain wireless access point 1.
