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User’s Manual          Wireless USB Adapter   

 

 

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For Windows 7: 

Notes 

Windows Zero Configuration (WZC) is not necessary in Windows Vista, Windowns 7 or 

higher version OS, you can use WZC and the Ralink Utility to manage the adapter 

simultaneously . 

1)  Click on the wireless networks icon in the task bar in the bottom right hard corner of your screen to 

diaplay the avaliable wireless networks. 

 

2)

 

Click the “Connect”button    to connect    to the select network . 

Summary of Contents for WF76017ST

Page 1: ...User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 150Mbps USB WIRELESS ADAPTER User s Manual Version 2 5 ...

Page 2: ...wo conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set...

Page 3: ...ontents 150Mbps 802 11n USB Wireless Adapter Adapter Installation disc User s Manual Antenna rotatable Warranty The warrants for the end user Customer that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for twelve 12 months from the date of purchase from its authorized reseller Information in this document is subjected to change without pr...

Page 4: ...folder click to run it 2 Ralink has integrated all the150Mbps 802 11n drive into one file Click to run the Drive Installation Notes Because Ralink often updates software the drivers contained in the disc might be changed without prior notice 1 Follow the instructions and prompts of the InstallShield Wizaed to finish the driver installation a Select the I accept the terms of the license agreements ...

Page 5: ...wireless network adapter cards utilize this service 2 Ralink the chipset manufacturer has developed an utility for setting up wireless connection If you select this item you can switch between the Windows XP s WZC service and the Ralink WLAN utility service later c Click the Install to confirm the installation there shows the installation progress ...

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Page 7: ...reen The following installation procedures are similar to those of Windows XP Please refer to the installation steps for Windows XP For Windows 8 The installation procedures are similar to those of Windows XP Please refer to the installation steps for Windows XP 4 Wireless Connection For Windows XP 1 After finishing driver installation insert the USB adapter to Notebook or PC that supports USB ...

Page 8: ... right clicking on the Ralink icon in the task bar in the bottom right corner of your screen 4 In the menu that appears select Use Zero Configure as Configuration Utility to use Windowns wireless management feature Windows Zero Configure WZC helps to manage your Wireless Network Connection 5 Right click the icon and then select View Available Wireless Networks to launch the utility the Wireless Ne...

Page 9: ...tically Click your preferred network and then click Connect in the lower right corner 7 If the network security key hasn t been inputted before Windows XP prompts you to enter the network s security key to access the wanted SSID Type the encryption key that you wrote down earlier in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes and then click Connect Tips If there are free hotspots simply sel...

Page 10: ...taken directly to the login page 1 After the installation of Ralink utility the system shows a special wireless utility icon in the Windows system tray which locates in the bottom right corner of your computer screen 1 2 when an USB wireless adapter is inserted into an USB 2 0 1 1 port of Notebook or PC the icon changes colors according to the wireless signal quality 3 Double click the icon or rig...

Page 11: ...ire Ethernet connection or by 3G wireless connection Tips Point the cursor to the Ralink icon location on bottom right corner of your computer screen right click the mouse from the pop up list you can select the station mode or AP mode 4 Below are the steps to connect to a wireless network using the Ralink Utility a Open the Ralink Utility by double clicking on the Ralink Utility icon in the taskb...

Page 12: ...the connect icon and wait several seconds while the Utility sets up a connection e The Ralink Utility automatically detects and displays the security settings of the network to which you are connecting in the Profile Setting screens If the Utility shows that WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK security is detected as shown Below click the right arrow to save your settings ...

Page 13: ...WPA Preshared Key field type a security key the same as that used by the AP or wireless router to which you are connecting Click the right arrow to save your settings and connect to the network g Once you are connected the Avaliable Networks shows the status of your connection ...

Page 14: ... Vista Windowns 7 or higher version OS you can use WZC and the Ralink Utility to manage the adapter simultaneously 1 Click on the wireless networks icon in the task bar in the bottom right hard corner of your screen to diaplay the avaliable wireless networks 2 Click the Connect button to connect to the select network ...

Page 15: ...Adapter 14 3 If your network has wireless security Configured enter the required setting The following is an example only your network setting may differ 4 The success of your connection is indicated by the wireless network icon ...

Page 16: ...apter the adapter Client mode with Internal ICS sharing connect to other AP or Router Internet This mode lets you use the adapter both as a Soft AP and client at the same time Switch to this mode you can let a wireless adapter be connect to a wireless Soft AP with Internet connected and let other adapter be indirectly connect to Internet via the Soft AP wireless network For Windows 8 1 Click on th...

Page 17: ...ess USB Adapter 16 2 Click the Connect button to connect to the select network 3 If your network has wireless security Configured enter the required setting The following is an example only your network setting may differ ...

Page 18: ...User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 17 4 You can select turn on sharing or connect to device or not 5 The success of your connection is indicated by the wireless network icon ...

Page 19: ...ternal ICS sharing connect to other AP or router Internet This mode lets you use the adapter both as a Soft AP and client at the same time Switch to this mode you can let a wireless adapter be connect to a wireless Soft AP with Internet connected and let others adapter be indirectly connect to Internet via the Soft AP wireless network WPS SETTING The WPS is equipped with PBC and PIN two kinds of c...

Page 20: ... the router s Web settings page to enable the PBC mode Use Ralink Utility to connect a Start up Ralink Utility click the Profile setting icon and then select add WPS Profile button b Select Push Button WPS Method and then press to next c When the router s WPS status indicator led starts to flash and then click Start PBC button in two minutes ...

Page 21: ... the WPS button on the wireless network adapter for about 3 seconds until the LED indicator of the adapter blinks b After about 30 seconds the connection will be successful then please view the connection information on the Ralink Utility After a successful connection it will be randomly assigned to a AP name and password for AP 2 PIN Mode a Start up Ralink Utility click the Profile setting icon a...

Page 22: ...elect PIN WPS Method and then press to next And select the router s SSID in the WPS AP List Type PIN in AP mode a Select Type PIN in AP mode in the PIN Entry Method And then write the Pin Code to the router s WPS Web settings page and save it ...

Page 23: ...PIN c After a successful connection it creates a Profile Type PIN below mode a Select Type below mode in the PIN Entry Method And write router s PIN Code in the Pin Code You can view router s PIN Code in the instructions of the router or the label on the back of the router ...

Page 24: ...User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 23 b You can press WPS Profile to view WPS Profile No change is reconmend c Press to next then press Start PIN ...

Page 25: ...nnect a client one time When the router using WPS connection multiple clients you need to repeat the WPS operation For more details about the RaUI utility please read the help information of the utility by clicking the tab 5 Tips for Wi Fi users With a Wi Fi connection you can roam about 150 m around the access point depends on different environment so find a spot where you can work without any in...

Page 26: ...data and keep unauthorized users out Hotspots on the other hand are often free of standard security practices in an effort to make it easy for anyone to connect It may be found that some pay hotspots administered by service providers offer have some level of security however when using a hotspot it s always a good idea to be proactive and to employ security measures of your own 8 Key terms Wi Fi S...

Page 27: ...ent adapter models there are two typical values 330mA and 110mA in full Transmit TX 290mA and 95mA in full Receive RX Transmission Distance Indoor up to 100m outdoor up to 300m Standard transmission distance it is affected depending on different environment Environment Operating Temperature 0 C 50 C Storage Temperature 20 70 C Operating Humidity 10 90 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 95 non conde...

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