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Wireless-N High Power

USB Wi-Fi Adapter

Quick Installation Guide

04-0868A

Introduction

The Wireless-N High Power USB Wi-Fi Adapter

adds high speed wireless network connectivity to

any USB port equipped computer.

Key Features and Benefits

• MIMO technology improves data

throughput and range

• Supports 2.4GHz WLAN networks and

complies with IEEE 802.11n/g/b

• Operating distance: up to 1000m line of

sight (Max) depending on surrounding

environment

• Supports WLAN security with WPA,

WPA2, WEP (128/64) and WPS

• Advanced wireless encryption and wireless

Multi Media (WMM) QoS technology

• Provides up to 300Mbps (download and

upload) data transmission rate

Summary of content (20 pages)

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Wireless-N High Power USB Wi-Fi Adapter Quick Installation Guide Introduction The Wireless-N High Power USB Wi-Fi Adapter adds high speed wireless network connectivity to any USB port equipped computer. Key Features and Benefits • • • • • • 04-0868A MIMO technology improves data throughput and range Supports 2.4GHz WLAN networks and complies with IEEE 802.
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System Requirements • • • Laptop or desktop computer with an available USB port Windows® 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 Mac OS X 10.
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Windows Installation WLAN AutoConfig Service For Server 2008 & 2008 R2, WLAN AutoConfig Service needs to be enabled before driver installation. Follow the instructions below to enable the feature. For other Windows OSes, go directly to Driver Installation on next page. 1. Right click Computer, then click Manage. 2. Right click Features, then click Add Features. 3. Check the Wireless LAN Service box, then click Next.
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. Click Install then click Close. Driver Installation Connect the USB Wi-Fi Adapter to your computer using the included USB cable, then follow the instructions below to install the driver. Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4 Insert the driver CD. Close CD autoplay window if prompted. Click Windows key and R, type D:\Windows\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter) At the User Account Control, click Yes.
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Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 (32/64-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Insert the driver CD. Close CD autoplay window if prompted. Click Cancel at the Found New Hardware. Skip this step if not prompted. Click Start, Run, type D:\Windows\ setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter) At the User Account Control, click Allow. Skip this step if not prompted.
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To Verify Windows Installation 1. 2. Go to Device Manager to verify installation. For Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows XP / Server 2003: Right click Computer or My Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue, then click Device Manager. For Server 2008 / Server 2008 R2: Right click Computer, click Manage, double click Diagnostics, then click Device Manager. Double click Network adapters. A 802.
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Right click the RaUI icon in the taskbar, then select Use Zero Configuration as Configuration Utility to configure by WZC, or select Use RaConfig as Configuration Utility to configure by RaUI. See Figure 3. For Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, WZC and RaUI can be used together and no need to do the selection before the connection. For Server 2003, 2008 & 2008 R2, Windows Zero Configuration tool is better recommended. Use RaConfig... Use Zero Configuration...
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Double click the preferred wireless network from the accessible network list. Type in the network key if required, click Connect, click Connect Anyway. For advanced settings, click Change advanced settings, select tab Wireless Networks, then click Properties. See Figure 5& 6.
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Select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption type, click OK to save the settings. Authentication Encryption OK Figure 7 Ralink UI Double click the Ralink icon in the taskbar.
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Search and connect to an available network 1. Click the Available Networks icon on the Ralink UI main menu. 2. At the prompted Available Networks list, click your preferred network, then click the Connect button. 3. At the prompted Profile Settings window, choose the Authentication and Encryption type, then click the arrow button. arrow Authentication Connect Encryption Figure 9 4. 10 Type in your WPA Preshared key, then click the arrow to the next step.
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5. Once the network is connected, there will be a check next to the selected network. View Link Information 1. Once the wireless network is successfully connected, the RaUI icon turns to green , and the Windows network shows connected. 2. Click the Link Information icon on the Ralink UI main menu to view the connection details. Figure 10 Add Profile 1. Click the Profile settings icon on the Ralink UI main menu. 2. Click the plus button to add the profile, then click the arrow to the next step.
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3. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a profile. Once the profile is added, it will be listed on the Profile list page. Plus Figure 11 Mac OS X Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12 Insert the driver CD, double click the Drivers icon on the desktop. Double click Mac folder. Double click RTUSB D2870.dmg. At Introduction, click Continue. At Installation Type, click Install or OK. Type Name and Password, then click OK or Install Software.
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Mac Wireless Network Configuration Click the Ralink icon in the taskbar, click Turn on internet sharing for AP mode, click Turn Off Internet sharing for regular usage. Figure 12 Search and connect to an available network 1. Click the Site Survey tab on the Wireless Utility main menu. 2. Click your preferred network from the networks list, then click the Connect button.
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3. At the prompted window, select the Authentication and Encryption type, type in your WPA Preshared key, then click OK. Authentication Encryption WPA Preshared key OK Figure 14 4. 14 Once the connection is successfully established, check System PreferencesNetwork, the bullet in front of 802.11 n WLAN will turn to green. See Figure 15 on the next page.
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Green bullet before 802.11 n WLAN means successful connection. Figure 15 View Link Information 1. Click the Link Status tab on the Wireless Utility main menu to view the connection details. See Figure 16.
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Link status Figure 16 Add Profile 1. Click the Site Survey tab on the Wireless Utility main menu. 2. Click your preferred network from the networks list, then click the ADD PROFILE button. See Figure 13 on page 13. 3. At the prompted window, complete the System Configuration and Authentication & Security Configuration, then click OK. See Figure 17 and 18 on next page.
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Figure 17 Figure 18 4. Once the profile is successfully added, it will show on the Profile page.
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Application Router USB type A to mini B cable Desktop or notebook computer Figure 19 18
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly respond. SIIG offers a 2-year manufacturer warranty with this product.
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.