RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter 1910020746 REV 1.0.
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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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................................................. 2 1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Features..................................................................................................................... 2 1.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Package Contents Please verify that all the package contents below are available. One RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide One resource CD for RNX-N150NUB, including: • • • Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility (RWCU) and Drivers User Guide Other helpful information Make sure that the above items are contained in the package. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction The adapter is a 802.11n client device designed to deliver a high-speed and unrivaled wireless performance for your desktop. With a faster wireless connection, you can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming. With the 802.11n technology, the RNX-N150NUB’s auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput.
RNX-N150NUB 1.3 N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Hardware Overview LED status: Status Off Working Status The driver has not been installed; The adapter's radio has been disabled. Flashing Slowly The driver has been installed but no data is being transmitted or received. Flashing Quickly Data is being transmitted or received.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Plug the Adapter directly to the USB port on your computer. Note: The prompted Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up when the adapter is installed correctly. Click Cancel. 2.2 Software Installation The adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
RNX-N150NUB 2. N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter The InstallShield Wizard window will appear. Click Next to continue. Figure 2-2 3. Select Install Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility and Driver, and then click Next.
RNX-N150NUB 4. Click Change… to specify the destination location for the software or you can leave it default. Click Next in the screen below to continue. Figure 2-4 5. N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Click Install to continue the setup.
RNX-N150NUB 6. N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter The utility and drivers will install. This may take 1-2 minutes. Figure 2-6 7. After all the steps above, you will see the screen below. Click Finish to complete the setup.
RNX-N150NUB 8. N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter After installation, the utility configuration page will automatically pop up as shown in the following figure and the icon will appear in your system tray. To connect to a network, please refer to Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network With both the hardware and software successfully installed into your computer, you can quickly connect to a wireless network using one of the following methods. Method One: To connect using RWCU RNX-N150NUB uses the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility (RWCU) as the management software. The utility provides you an easy interface to connect to a network and to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-1 2. The Network page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network name and click Connect. SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. The adapter will automatically connect to your target network next time if you tick Connect automatically. Figure 3-2 3.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter prompted to enter the password in the security key field, as shown in Figure 3-3. Or you can push the WPS button on your Router (if it features the WPS function) to quickly build a connection without entering the security key (password). Figure 3-3 Note: The security key (password) can be found on the configuration page of your Router or Access Point.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-5 3) Wireless network of None If you selected a wireless network of None (that is, no security is set.), you can get directly connected to this network without any further configuration. 4. Please wait a few minutes for the connection process. Figure 3-6 5. You have now successfully connected to your network. Click Close to enjoy the Internet. Figure 3-7 6.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter section and the page will display information such as the network type, link quality and wireless mode. Figure 3-8 3.2 To connect using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function allows you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. If the wireless router supports WPS, you can establish a wireless connection between wireless card and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.
RNX-N150NUB 2. Open RWCU and click WPS tab. Select Push the button on my access point or wireless router and then click Connect. Figure 3-9 3. N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter The adapter will be connecting to the target network.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-10 4. When the following window appears, you have successfully connected to the network. Figure 3-11 3.2.2 PIN method There are two ways to configure the WPS by PIN method: 1) Enter the PIN from your AP device. 2) Enter a PIN into your AP device. Following are detailed configuration procedures of each way. 3.2.2.1. Enter the PIN from your AP device 1. Open RWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of my access point or wireless router.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-12 2. The adapter will be connecting to the target network. Figure 3-13 3. When Figure 3-11 appears, you have successfully connected to the network. X 3.2.2.2. Enter a PIN into your AP device 1. Open RWCU and click WPS tab. Select Enter the PIN of this device into my access point or wireless router. In the field beside PIN, you will see the PIN value of the adapter which is randomly generated. Click Connect to continue.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-14 2. Enter the PIN code of the adapter (here takes 51995799 in the screen for example) into the configuration utility of the Access Point. For the detailed instructions of the Access Point configuration, please refer to the User Guide of the Access Point. 3. When Figure 3-15 appears, the configuration is completed. Figure 3-15 3.3 To connect using Windows built-in wireless utility 3.3.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-16 Or double-click the utility icon to load the utility configuration page. Click Advanced in the tools section and then select Use Windows wireless configuration tool in the figure shown below. Click OK when Figure 3-18 appears to continue. X X Figure 3-17 Figure 3-18 2. Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Select View Available Wireless Networks.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-19 3. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. 4. If the network is security-enabled, you will be prompted to enter the key as shown below. If not, you will connect to the network directly without entering a key. Figure 3-20 3.3.2 In Windows Vista Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-22 3. If the network you would like to connect is security-enabled, enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router. If the network to be connected is not secure, the connection will be built without entering a key. Figure 3-23 4. You have now successfully connected to the network.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-24 3.3.3 In Windows 7 Windows 7 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Left-click the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Highlight the wireless network (displayed using the SSID) to be connected and then click Connect. Figure 3-25 2.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-26 3. When Connected appears behind the SSID, you have successfully connected to the target network. 3.3.4 In Windows 8 Windows 8 users may use the built-in wireless utility. Follow the steps below. 1. Click the icon at the bottom of your screen, and a network list will appear at the right side of your screen. Select your target network, and then click Connect. Figure 3-27 2. If the network is unencrypted, you will directly connect to it.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 3-28 Note: You can also push the WPS/QSS button on your router as hinted “You can also connect by pushing the button on the router”. Then click Next to continue. 3. When Connected appears behind the SSID (as shown below), you have successfully connected to the target network. Figure 3-29 Note: If the adapter is connected to the network for the first time, you will be asked whether to turn on sharing or connect to devices. Please select “Yes, ...
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RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Chapter 4 Management This section will show you how to configure your RNX-N150NUB adapter using the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility (RWCU). The RNX-N150NUB adapter uses the Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides users with an easy interface to change any settings icon on your desktop will start the utility. related to the adapter. Double-clicking on the 4.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 The following items can be found on the screen. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless Router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad-hoc. Security Type: Select the security type from the list. Four options are available: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2, WEP and None.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 4.1.1.2. Add a profile in ad hoc mode If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad hoc as the Network Type in the screen that appears and follow the instructions below to finish the setting. Figure 4-7 The following items can be found on the screen.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop. The same name is not allowed. Please also note that no space is allowed between words. SSID: Select the target network from the drop-down list. Network Type: Select the network type. If you are connecting to a wireless router or access point, select Infrastructure. If you are connecting to another wireless client such as an adapter, select ad hoc.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-8 Figure 4-9 4.1.2 Modify a profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the Profile page. For instance, you may like to change the profile name from Home to Home1 or you may want to specify another SSID for profile Home. After all the changes, click Save to make the changes take effect.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-10 4.1.3 Delete a profile To delete an existing profile, highlight the profile name and click Remove on the bottom of the screen or press the Delete button on your keyboard. When the following figure appears, click OK to continue. Figure 4-11 4.2 Advanced The following configurations can be made on the Advanced page: 1) To select wireless configuration tool.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 4-12 4.3 About The About screen gives you some information about the Driver and Utility versions of the adapter. Right-click on the icon in your system tray and select About from the list.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Chapter 5 SoftAP Mode In Soft AP mode, the adapter will work as an AP. Suppose that only one computer in your house can access the Internet for various reasons like only one LAN port is available on your wired broadband router, however, other wireless-capable devices also want to share the Internet. Then the adapter can be configured as an AP under the Soft AP mode, saving you the trouble of having to get a separate access point or a router.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 5-3 SoftAP mode: Select to enable or disable the function. Internet Connecting Share(ICS): Specify a connection through which devices connected to your AP can access the Internet. SSID: Enter the name for your soft AP (for example, Jone) so that others can know which AP is yours when trying to connect to it. The default name (SSID) is “SoftAP”. Security Type: The security type here is set to be WPA2-PSK which is based on 802.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Chapter 6 Uninstall Software 6.1 In Windows XP/Vista/7 The software uninstall steps are similar in Windows XP and Windows 7, here we take Windows 7 as an example. 6.1.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs Rosewill, and then click Uninstall - Rosewill Wireless Configuration Utility. Figure 6-1 Follow the InstallShield Wizard to uninstall the utility software from your PC.
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RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter 6.1.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. 2. 6.2 On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, click All programs Rosewill, and then click Uninstall - RNX-N150NUB Driver. Figure 6-4 Follow the InstallShield Wizard to uninstall the driver software from your PC. In Windows 8 6.2.1 Uninstall the utility software from your PC 1.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Figure 6-5 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the utility software from your PC. Figure 6-6 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process.
RNX-N150NUB 4. N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Click Finish when the figure below appears. Figure 6-8 6.2.2 Uninstall the driver software from your PC 1. Enter the Apps interface, and find the Wireless application, then click Uninstall – RNX-N150NUB Driver. Figure 6-9 2. Click Yes to start uninstalling the driver software from your PC.
RNX-N150NUB 3. It may take a few minutes to undergo the whole un-installation process. Figure 6-11 4. N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Click Finish when the figure below appears.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Appendix A: Specifications Normal Interface USB 2.0 Interface Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11i Operating System Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 Throughput 150Mbps (Maximal) 11b: 1/2/5.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Appendix B: Glossary 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless product networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. 802.
RNX-N150NUB N150 Wireless Nano USB Adapter Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security.
