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Wireless N Adapter 

RNX-MiniN1                                                                                                                            User Manual 

 

 

Remark 

If there is more than one AP on the PBC mode, there will be session overlap. Please using 

method 1 PIN Input Config(PIN) or wait for a while push the button again. 

 

4.7

 

Virtual Wifi Allowed – (Windows 7 only) 

RNX-MiniN1 uses the Virtual Wifi technology and turns into a Wireless sharing 

points. Selecting this function, RNX-MiniN1 will release wireless signal for wireless 

clients around it to connect. 

4.7.1

 

Enabling the Virtual WiFi 

1.

 

First click on the option at the bottom of the utility “

Virtual WiFi allowed

” to 

enable this function.   

 

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Summary of Contents for RNX-MININ1

Page 1: ...Wireless N Adapter RNX MiniN1 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ot cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for...

Page 3: ...mbourg General authorization required for network and service supply not for spectrum Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny Ålesund Russian Federation Only for indoor applications Note Please don t use the product outdoors in France 3 ...

Page 4: ...1 3 2 Connecting with Window 7 12 3 3 Connecting with Rosewill Wireless Utility 14 Chapter 4 Rosewill Utility Configuration Station Mode 16 4 1 General 16 4 2 Profile 17 4 2 1 Add 18 4 2 2 Remove 19 4 2 3 Edit 19 4 2 4 Duplicate 20 4 2 5 Set default 20 4 3 Available Network 21 4 4 Status 22 4 5 Statistics 22 4 6 Wi Fi Protect Setup 23 4 6 1 Method 1 PIN Input Config PIN 23 4 6 2 Method 2 Push Butt...

Page 5: ... 11n technology the RNX MININ1 allows high packet transfer rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum download throughput It can also interoperate with other wireless 802 11b 802 11g The adapter supports WEP WPA and WPA2 encryption to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed The adapter is easy to install and manage The Quick Setup guides you step by step through t...

Page 6: ...ensitivity 11b 11Mbps 81 2dBm 11g 54Mbps 71 2dBm 11n 20MHz MCS7 68 2dBm 11n 40MHz MCS7 64 2dBm Security WEP 64 128 WPA WPA2 and IEEE 802 1x Antenna Internal Antenna 1T1R OS support Windows XP Vista 7 Linux Kernel 2 6 x Mac OS X 10 4 10 6 Dimension 0 7 x 0 2 x 0 5 18 x 6 x 14 mm Temperature Operating 32 104 F 0 40 C Storage 4 140 F 20 60 C Humidity Operating 10 90 Non Condensing Storage Max 95 Non ...

Page 7: ...User Manual Chapter 2 Installation Guide 2 1 Hardware Installation z Please first insert the RNX MiniN1 into your PC or NB USB slot z If the following window popup please click Cancel or Close Under Win XP Under Windows Vista Win7 7 ...

Page 8: ...allation using Driver CD Please insert the CD into your CD rom drive Click on the Driver Installation option when the Smart Wizard page popup If the program didn t run automatically please double click on the Setup exe in the CD to start the process 8 ...

Page 9: ...RNX MiniN1 User Manual Click Yes if the following window popup or WinXP you may need to select rogram elect Next F your desired Language of installtion For Win7 the p will uses your current language as default setting S 9 ...

Page 10: ...X MiniN1 User Manual 10 Select Yes I want to restart my computer now Then click Finish Upon restart your installation is now ready if you see below window popup please select install this driver software anyway Win7 Win XP ...

Page 11: ... instruction for making a network connection we use the provided Utility to configure your wireless network settings Note You could use either the software we provide or Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure this adapter 3 1 Connecting with Microsoft Zero Configuration tool Win XP z After specifying the Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure your wireless network right click on th...

Page 12: ...u can easily access to wireless with Win7 First move your mouse to lower right hand corner as below and click on the icon where arrow pointing to Click Refresh to get an update of your Wireless Network Connection This should help you search the SSID of the network you want to connect to 12 ...

Page 13: ...Wireless N Adapter RNX MiniN1 User Manual Select your desired SSID then Click Connect You will be prompt to ask you entering the network security key Once entered please click OK to complete 13 ...

Page 14: ... and configuration for this adapter As default the Utility is started automatically upon starting your computer and connects to a connectable wireless network with best signal strength and with no security setting 1 First Select the Available Network option 2 You will see a list of the SSID that your wireless adapter has scanned in your surrounding area You can also Refresh to see the most updated...

Page 15: ... the Wireless Network Properties popup all you need to do is to enter the password of your SSID and click OK to continue When done your wireless adapter will automatically connect to this SSID However Please do make sure returning to Profile and set your SSID Profile as your default So your utility will remember for the future to link to this SSID when computer is Power On Now you have completed t...

Page 16: ...r Window XP and Windows 7 You can select connect wirelessly to your Wireless router AP to connect to Internet in station mode But in the Access Point mode the wireless adapter act as a wireless access point which can share Internet connection with others Access Point Mode requires Wired Connection 4 1 General The General tab displays current basic wireless connection information General Informatio...

Page 17: ...e link quality of the current wireless connection Network Address z MAC Address The MAC Address of the Adapter z IPAddress The IP Address of the Adapter This is assigned by the wireless router z Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the Adapter z Default Gateway The Default Gateway address of the Adapter This is normally the IP address of your wireless router Others z Show Tray Icon Show USB Wireless LAN...

Page 18: ...k Info dialog box appears enter a name for the new profile Enter the Network SSID The Network Authentication and Data Encryption can be auto deteced So you only need to key in the Network Key Then click OK button z Create a new ad hoc mode profile If you want your wireless computers communicate with each other directly click the Add button to create a new ad hoc profile Then check on below option ...

Page 19: ...ication and Data Encryption can be auto deteced So you only need to key in the Network Key Then click OK button 4 2 2 Remove Select a profile and click Remove button to delete this profile 4 2 3 Edit Select a profile and click Edit button to edit this profile 19 ...

Page 20: ...opy and then click Duplicate Import the new profile name in the popup window blank 4 2 5 Set default When you want to make one profile as a default wireless connection you should select the profile and click Set default button The wireless adapter will use this profile to connect to wireless network automatically when the utility running next time 20 ...

Page 21: ...apter RNX MiniN1 User Manual 4 3 Available Network The Available Network tab displays a list of networks for available wireless connection Select the network to which you wish to connect Then click Add to Profile 21 ...

Page 22: ...e detailed information of current device and wireless connection Authentication and Data Encryption can be auto deteced So you only key in the Network Key Then click OK button 4 The S 4 5 Statistics tatistics tab display the stat value of current wireless connection Tx and Rx you can The S 22 ...

Page 23: ...iniN1 User Manual click Reset button to reset value and restart to count 4 6 Wi Fi Protect Setup 4 6 1 Method 1 PIN Input Config PIN to your wireless router and click Start PIN in 1 Input the Wireless Adapter s PIN Code in 23 ...

Page 24: ... in your comput 2 er 3 Select one WPS AP which you want connect to and click Select button 4 Please wait when the PIN Method Window pop up appear the secure connection between AP and wireless adapter will be founded automatically 4 6 2 Method 2 Push Button on your Wireless Router 1 First press the WPS buttom 24 ...

Page 25: ...N1 User Manual 2 Click Push Button Config PBC on Wi Fi Protect Setup page 3 Please wait when the PBC method window pop up appear the secure connection between wireless router and Wireless Adapter will be founded automatically 25 ...

Page 26: ...push the button again 4 7 Virtual Wifi Allowed Windows 7 only RNX MiniN1 uses the Virtual Wifi technology and turns into a Wireless sharing points Selecting this function RNX MiniN1 will release wireless signal for wireless clients around it to connect 4 7 1 Enabling the Virtual WiFi 1 First click on the option at the bottom of the utility Virtual WiFi allowed to enable this function 26 ...

Page 27: ...tual WiFi Soft AP to enable the broadcast of the signal 3 After checking this option you will see an process window popup indicating the enabling process is starting 4 When complete click on Config to set your desired SSID and password Click OK when complete 27 ...

Page 28: ... 5 Click the Setting Internet Connection Sharing ICS to enable the WiFi sharing 6 When complete you will see below status appear in the General shows that your wireless adapter is currently also broadcasting signal for others to connect to 28 ...

Page 29: ...r RNX MiniN1 User Manual Remark Wireless adapter are broadcasting and receiving the signal at the same time therefore the signal and the speed of the other Wireless Clients will be less that what RNX MiniN1 connects 29 ...

Page 30: ...onnect to RNX MiniN1 if the wireless USB adapter is set to Access Point mode Click Mode in the menu bar and select Access Point then it will change to Access Point mode automatically Remark This works when your computer is currently connecting to the internet either via cable connection RJ45 or via another wireless adapter 5 1 General General displays the basic information of this AP 30 ...

Page 31: ...SID of this AP the SSID that your RNX MiniN1 broadcasting z BSSID The MAC address of this AP z Association Table It displays the PC s MAC address and life time that connect to this AP z Config Configure this AP Click config display the following picture 31 ...

Page 32: ... name of this AP and can be modified z Channel You can select channel 1 to 14 which provides a choice of avoiding interference z Network authentication It contains open system shared key WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK You can configure safe encryption mode for this AP If you select encryption mode then you will need to enter key 5 2 Advanced 32 ...

Page 33: ...uffered frames at the access point z DTIM period The DTIM period is set on the TIM information element on the DTIM period field This field is one byte and represents the number of beacon intervals that must go by before a new DTIM is sent z Preamble Mode Short is suitable for heavy traffic wireless network Long provides much communication reliability the default setting is Short z Set defaults Set...

Page 34: ...r RNX MiniN1 User Manual It display receive and transmit information 5 4 ICS You can set internet connecting sharing ICS select the network you want to share in the list then click apply the following picture appears 34 ...

Page 35: ...Wireless N Adapter RNX MiniN1 User Manual When you connect successfully you can share network with others 35 ...

Page 36: ... the right adapter and installed the proper driver If the Adapter does not function after attempting the above steps remove the adapter and do the following Uninstall the driver software from your PC through Control Panel s Add or Remove Programs Restart your PC and repeat the hardware and software installation as specified in this User Guide 2 I cannot communicate with the other computers linked ...

Page 37: ... can result in multiple singular BSSs being established rather than a single BSS with multiple clients associated to it Check that the Network Connection for the wireless client is configured properly If Security is enabled make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the Adapter and the access point 4 I can t find any wireless access point wireless device in Site Survey function...

Page 38: ... point you wish to connect Please contact the owner of access point to ask for correct SSID 4 You have to input correct passphrase security key to connect an access point with encryption Please contact the owner of access point to ask for correct passphrase security key 5 The access point you wish to connect only allows network cards with specific MAC address to establish connection Please go to S...

Page 39: ...s N Adapter RNX MiniN1 User Manual Thank you for purchasing a quality Rosewill Product Please register your product at www rosewill com for complete warranty information and future support for your product 39 ...

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