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802.11n  Wireless  USB  Adapter 

 

Chapter 1 Introduction 

 

1.1 Welcome 

 
Thank  you  for  purchasing  Zonet  ZEW2540P-802.11n  wireless  USB  adapter. 
ZEW2540P connects you with IEEE802.11n networks at receiving rate up to an 
incredible  150Mbps!  By  using  the  reflection  signal,  802.11n's  “Multiple  In, 
Multiple Out” (MIMO) technology increases the range and reduces “dead spots” in 
the wireless coverage area. 

 

Soft AP supported by ZEW2540P can help you establish wireless LAN networking 
with  lowest  cost.  Besides,  WPS  (Wi-Fi  Protected  Setup)  simplify  the  security 
setup  and  management  of  Wi-Fi  networks.  Supports  WMM  for  Multimedia 
Applications with Quality of  Service in  Wi-Fi® Networks.  Especially supporting 
PS3, PSP, Nintendo DS and Wii connections with XLink Kai software will be your 
best choice to enjoy on-line gaming.   
 
 

1.2 Product Feature 

     

 

Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards 

 

Provides USB2.0 port 

 

Provides 150Mbps receiving rate and 150Mbps sending rate 

 

Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width 

 

Auto-detects and changes the network transmission rate                                                                                                                     

 

Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc 

 

Supports Soft AP to establish your wireless LAN networking     

 

supports PS3, PSP, Wii and Nintendo DS connecting with Internet and 
Xlink Kai to enjoy on-line gaming                                                                             

 

Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption methods and 802.1x 
security authentication standard 

 

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management 
of Wi-Fi networks.   

 

Supports WMM for Multimedia Applications with Quality of Service in 
Wi-Fi® Networks

 

 

 

Supports Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7       

 
 

1.3 Contents of Package   

 

 

One ZEW2540P 

 

One Installation CD w/User Manual 

 

One Quick Installation Guide 

 

One USB cable 

 
Contact your local authorized reseller or the store purchased from for any items 
damaged and/or missing. 

Summary of Contents for ZEW2540P

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Page 2: ...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright of the whole product as integration including its accessories and software belongs to Zonet Technology Inc Without the permis...

Page 3: ...7 3 1 2 Network 9 3 1 3 Link Status 9 3 1 4 Advanced 10 3 1 5 Statistics 10 3 1 6 WMM 11 3 1 7 WPS 12 3 1 8 SSO 13 3 1 9 CCX 13 3 2 AP Mode 14 3 2 1 Configuration 15 3 2 2 Access Control 16 3 2 3 MAC...

Page 4: ...ing 1 2 Product Feature Complies with IEEE 802 11n IEEE 802 11g and IEEE 802 11b standards Provides USB2 0 port Provides 150Mbps receiving rate and 150Mbps sending rate Supports 20MHz 40MHz frequency...

Page 5: ...n procedures will be similar for other windows operating systems 1 Insert ZEW2540P into a USB slot of your computer 2 Select Cancel when Found New Hardware window appears 3 Insert Installation CD to y...

Page 6: ...Tool or Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool then click Next a It s recommended to select Ralink Configuration Tool which provides fully access to all function of ZEW2540P b If you prefer to use the wir...

Page 7: ...USB Adapter 5 8 Click Finish to complete the software installation You will see a tray icon appear in your system tray at the bottom of the screen after the software and hardware installation complet...

Page 8: ...tation Mode is the default access mode for ZEW2540P In this mode ZEW2540P serves as a client to receive the wireless signals to access the Internet Double click the tray icon to launch the configurati...

Page 9: ...ew profile Edit to edit modify change parameter of an existing profile Delete to delete an existing profile Activate to make an existing profile become active and to connect 3 1 1 1 Add Edit Profile a...

Page 10: ...hoose different value in the drop down menu Preamble Only available under Ad hoc mode Value can be chose from Auto Long or Short Threshold Frame size when RTS CTS handshake performs before attempt to...

Page 11: ...2 Network Under Network tab you will know information of all surrounding wireless networks from the last scan Click Rescan to update and refresh 3 1 3 Link Status Link status page shows detail inform...

Page 12: ...same technology Enable TCP Window Size Check this box and the configuration utility will adjust TCP window size automatically to get better performance Fast Roaming at Fast to roaming setup by transmi...

Page 13: ...rate between WMM enabled wireless devices a MAC Address Input the MAC address of another WMM enabled wireless device you wish to establish a direct link b Timeout Value must be between 0 65535 in inte...

Page 14: ...cted network Pin Code 8 digit numbers Renew Click to update the Pin code Config Mode Enrollee or external Registrar Detail Information about Security and Key in the credential Connect click to connect...

Page 15: ...13 3 1 8 SSO SSO Backup Exec for Windows servers SAN Shared Storage Option is a strong LAN free backup solution 3 1 9 CCX Enable CCX Cisco Compatible eXtensions Enable Radio Measurement channel measur...

Page 16: ...er 14 3 2 AP Mode ZEW2540P also can serve as an access point to transmit wireless signals and create wireless network allowing other wireless clients to access the network Right click the tray icon an...

Page 17: ...wireless network name mode channel and authentication Click Security Setting button to make different security configurations of wireless communication and you can choose the authentication type or en...

Page 18: ...ter 16 3 2 2 Access Control Choose Access Control tab to start MAC control Access control includes Allow All and Reject All After editing the MAC address access list only the MAC in the Allow All list...

Page 19: ...ormation of the wireless devices accessed to this soft AP 3 2 4 Switch to Working Station mode In the Soft AP mode right click the icon in the system tray and choose Switch to Station Mode then ZEW254...

Page 20: ...ZC right click the tray icon and select Use Zero Configuration as Configuration utility 2 The windows wireless network connection will appear Double click the wireless network icon on the system tray...

Page 21: ...s Network Connection Status 5 Click Properties button in General page and choose the tab Wireless Networks to add the SSID of available network by clicking Add if there are several available networks...

Page 22: ...802 11n Wireless USB Adapter 20 6 Advanced page configures firewall and connection sharing...

Page 23: ...802 11n Wireless USB Adapter 21 Chapter 4 How to connect with PSP 4 1 Configure PSP with Ad Hoc mode 1 Select Network Settings on PSP 2 Select Ad Hoc mode on PSP 3 Select Channel on PSP...

Page 24: ...elect Hardware tab click Device Manager button select ZEW2540P 802 11 USB Wireless LAN Card list in Network adapters 5 Double click 802 11 USB Wireless LAN Card to configure properties select Advanced...

Page 25: ...our PC or Macintosh that allows you to play system link enabled games online for free Select Start All programs XLink Kai Evolution VII Start Kai Config to configure the user name password and other p...

Page 26: ...ce Indoor up to 100 meters Outdoor up to 300 meters limited to environment Antenna type printed antenna Channels 11 Channels USA Canada 13 Channels Europe 14 Channels Japan Operating Temperature 0 C 4...

Page 27: ...2540P is configured on the same channel and with the same security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration Q3 What should I do when the computer with ZEW2540P installed...

Page 28: ...USB port Remove the driver and re install Q6 I can not establish connection with a certain wireless access point Click Connect for few more times If the SSID of access point you wish to connect is hi...

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