PEX300WN2X3 Instruction Manual PCI Express Wireless Adapter Card PCI Express 802.11n 300Mbps Wireless Network Adapter Card - 2T3R Manual Revision:07/28/2010 For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.startech.
FCC Compliance 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.
Table of Contents Introduction................................................................1 Packaging Contents..............................................................1 System Requirements...........................................................1 Installation..................................................................2 Hardware Installation.............................................................2 Driver Installation...................................................................
Introduction The StarTech.com PCI Express Wireless 802.11n 300Mbps network adapter adds high speed wireless network connectivity to almost any PCI Express enabled desktop/workstation PC. Using a 2T3R (2 Transmitter/3 Receiver) design, the PCIe adapter card is capable of reaching up to 300Mbps over an 802.11n network, while improving signal reception and range. Backwards compatible with 802.11b/g networks (11/54Mbps), this adapter card is a versatile wireless networking solution.
Installation WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch the Driver/Software installation splash screen. If not, open My Computer and right-click on the CD/DVD drive the disk is inserted into and select “AutoPlay”. 3. Select the option to install the Driver and Utility. This should launch the Ralink Installation wizard. 4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary drivers and the Ralink utility (optional to use).
Verifying Installation Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel. Double-click on the Network adapters option. A new Wireless adapter should be listed.
Specifications Bus Interface PCI Express 2.0 (x1 slot connector) Form Factor Full Profile Chipset ID Ralink RT2890 + RT2820 Connectors 3 x RP-SMA LEDs 1 x Activity Supported Standards IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Supported Security Protocols WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP/AES Maximum Data Transfer Rate 802.11n: 300Mbps Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) Storage Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F ~ 158°F) Humidity 5 ~ 95% RH Dimensions 102.0mm x 76.5mm x 21.0mm Weight 106.
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