User Manual

2.4GHz Wireless PCI-E Adapter RNX-N150PCe User Manual
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The following items can be found on the screen.
 Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Coffee_Shop, Home, or
Office). 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.
 Security Type: Select the security type from the list. In Infrastructure
mode, four options are available: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2,
WEP and None. In ad hoc mode, two options are available: WEP and
None. The security type should be the same as on your router or access
point, otherwise, you will not be able to build a successful connection.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your
wireless connection. The key must be the exact same key entered on your
wireless router or access point. None stands for no security. In
Infrastructure mode, it is recommended to enable
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK on your wireless router or access point before
configuring your wireless adapter. While in ad hoc mode, it is
recommended that you select WEP to secure your wireless network.
 Encryption Type: From the drop-down menu, select the encryption type
that is the same as on your router or access point.
 Key Index: You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format on the right.
ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the