StarTechcom Network Card USB300WN2X2D User Manual

USB 802.11n Dual Band WiFi Adapter  
USB300WN2X2D  
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Manual Revision: 07/03/2012  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction............................................................................................1  
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1  
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1  
USB300WN2X2D.....................................................................................2  
Installation ..............................................................................................3  
Windows XP/Server 2003....................................................................................................................... 3  
Windows Vista/7/8.................................................................................................................................... 4  
Windows Server 2008 R2 Note:............................................................................................................ 5  
How to Use ..............................................................................................6  
Windows XP ................................................................................................................................................ 6  
Windows Vista/7/8.................................................................................................................................... 7  
Ralink WLAN Utility................................................................................8  
Connecting to an available network:................................................................................................. 9  
Manually Creating a Profile.................................................................................................................... 10  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)................................................................................................................. 11  
Wireless Mode.........................................................................................12  
Specifications..........................................................................................13  
Technical Support ..................................................................................14  
Warranty Information............................................................................14  
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Introduction  
The USB300WN2X2D dual-band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter allows a USB-  
enabled computer to connect to a WiFi network on the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency. The  
adapter can be used for connecting to Wireless-A, B, G or N networks, and features dual  
5dBi high gain antennas, as well as powered amplifiers to ensure optimized reception  
capable of supporting up to 300Mbps of data bandwidth over distances up to 3 times  
greater than a standard WiFi adapter.  
This versatile dual band network adapter features a 2T2R (2 transmitter, 2 receiver),  
Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO) design, and can connect to older wireless  
access points (that may only operate on a 2.4GHz frequeny), as well as newer WAPs that  
support the less congested 5 GHz range.  
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty, with free lifetime technical support, the  
USB300WN2X2D is designed to provide a dependable, long-lasting wireless access solution  
Packaging Contents  
1x USB WiFi Adapter  
1x Mini USB Y Cable  
2x Dual Band Antenna  
1x Monitor Clip  
1x Driver CD  
1x Instruction Manual  
System Requirements  
USB 2.0 enabled computer system with available USB port  
Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008 R2/7/ 8 (32/64-bit), or Linux®  
kernel 2.6.32 or later  
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USB300WN2X2D  
5dBi Dual Band  
antennas  
Link/Activity  
LED  
USB Mini-B  
Port (Host)  
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Installation  
Windows XP/Server 2003  
1. Upon starting Windows, before connecting the USB adapter, insert the included  
Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.  
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch the Driver/Software installation splash screen.  
If not, open “My Computerthen open the CD/DVD drive the Driver CD is inserted  
into and double-click the file Setup.exe.  
3. Select the option to install the Drivers. This will launch the Driver Installation wizard.  
4. During the installation, you will be prompted to install only the drivers or also the  
Ralink WLAN Utility. If you wish to use the built-in Windows utility for setting up  
your wireless connection, then install the drivers only. If you do not wish to use  
the built-in Windows Utility (Zero Configuration Utility), then also install the Ralink  
Utility. NOTE: You can switch to using the Windows Utility at any time.  
5. Complete the wizard and this will automatically install all of the drivers/software.  
6. Connect the USB adapter to an available USB port. Windows will automatically  
install the drivers.  
NOTE: The USB cable has two connectors (Primary, Secondary). Only the Primary  
connector must be connected. If the USB port is unable to provide enough power for the  
adapter, then the Secondary connector can also be plugged in for supplementary power.  
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Windows Vista/7/8  
1. Upon starting Windows, before connecting the USB adapter, insert the included  
Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.  
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch the Driver/ Software installation splash screen  
or prompt you to run Setup.exe. If not, open “Computerthen open the CD/ DVD  
drive the Driver CD is inserted into and double-click the file Setup.exe.  
3. Select the option to install the Drivers. This will launch the Driver Installation wizard.  
4. During the installation, you will be prompted to install only the drivers or also the  
Ralink WLAN Utility. If you wish to use the built-in Windows utility for setting up  
your wireless connection, then install the drivers only. If you do not wish to use  
the built-in Windows Utility (Zero Configuration Utility), then also install the Ralink  
Utility. NOTE: You can switch to using the Windows Utility at any time.  
5. Complete the wizard and this will automatically install all of the drivers/software.  
6. Connect the USB adapter to an available USB port. Windows will automatically  
install the drivers.  
NOTE: The USB cable has two connectors (Primary, Secondary). Only the Primary  
connector must be connected. If the USB port is unable to provide enough power for the  
adapter, then the Secondary connector can also be plugged in for supplementary power.  
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Note:  
By default, the Microsoft “Wireless LAN ServiceFeature is not installed. Before any  
wireless networking can be enabled, this feature must be installed through the  
Windows Server Manager window. Refer to Windowsdocumentation for details.  
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How to Use  
Connecting to a wireless network can be done through the Windows wireless  
configuration utilities or the Ralink WLAN Utility (if installed). You must know the name  
of the wireless network (SSID), the type of security it is using (if any) and its associated  
password to connect to a wireless network. Consult the documentation for your  
wireless router/access point (AP) or contact your network administrator or the wireless  
router/AP manufacturer for details.  
Windows XP  
The wireless network adapter may appear in  
the System Tray (next to the clock), or you may  
have to access it through the Control Panel. If  
visible in the System Tray, right-click on the icon  
and select “View available wireless networks.  
This will bring up a new window that will show  
you all available wireless networks that Windows  
has found.  
Alternatively, you can access this window by  
opening the Control Panel from the Start Menu  
and double-clicking the Network Connections  
icon. Right-click on the Wireless Network  
Connection icon (there may be multiple; the  
highest number should be the latest) and select  
“View available wireless networks.  
Select the wireless network you wish to connect to  
from the list, and click on theConnectbutton in  
the bottom right corner. If the network has security  
enabled, you will be prompted for the password.  
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Windows Vista/7/8  
The wireless network adapter will appear as a small icon in the System Tray (next to  
the clock). Left-clicking on this icon will bring up a list of detected wireless networks.  
Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click the “Connectbutton. If  
the network has security enabled, you will be prompted for a password.  
Alternatively, you can access the wireless network adapter by opening the Control  
Panel from the Start Menu, and selecting the Network and Internet category, followed  
by Network and Sharing Center.  
Click on the “Connect to a networkoption on the far right side of the window to bring  
up the list of detected wireless networks.  
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Ralink WLAN Utility  
Instead of using the built-in Windows wireless utility, a 3rd party utility, Ralink WLAN  
Utility, can be used. This utility provides access to additional features of the wireless  
card, such as Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). If the Ralink WLAN utility is installed, then  
a small icon will appear in the system tray area near the clock. Double-click the icon  
to open the utility window, or right-click on it to bring up the menu and select the  
‘launchoption.  
From the main interface, different sub sections can be accessed via the buttons along  
the top of the window.  
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1. Available Networks: Lists all detected wireless networks within range.  
2. Link Information: Lists detailed information about the currently connected  
wireless network.  
3. Profile List: Manage all of the created network profiles and configure Wi-Fi Protected  
Setup (WPS).  
4. Advanced Settings: Advanced wireless settings such as wireless mode and  
certificate management.  
5. About: Information about the Ralink Utility.  
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Connecting to an available network:  
1. To connect to a wireless network, bring up “Available Networksfrom the main  
window. This will list all of the detected wireless networks in the area.  
2. Once you locate the network you wish to connect to, select it from the list by click  
on the entry, then click the ‘Connectbutton. If this is a network that you will be  
connecting to often, then you may wish to create a persistent profile by clicking the  
“Add to Profilebutton and following the prompts. The Ralink Utility will always first  
try to connecting to any network that has a profile.  
Refresh List  
Add to Profile  
Connect  
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3. If the network uses encryption, a window will popup where you will need to enter  
the proper authentication information (i.e. password/passphrase).  
4. Once successfully connected to the network, information about the wireless router/  
access point will be listed in the main window and the “AP Informationsection of  
the Available Networks window.  
Manually Creating a Profile  
If the network you want the computer to connect to is currently not available (off  
site), or otherwise not listed as an available network, a profile for the network can  
be manually created. You must know the name of the network (SSID), the type of  
encryption and any passwords/passphrases required to connect to the network prior  
to creating a profile. Multiple profiles can be created, if you regularly connect to  
different wireless networks in different locations.  
1. From the main utility window, click on the “Profile Listbutton.  
2. In the Profile List window, click on the “Add Profilebutton.  
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Add Profile  
Edit Profile  
Import Profile  
Export Profile  
WPS Setup  
Activate Profile  
3. Enter in a name for this profile, then enter the name of the network you wish to  
connect to in the “SSIDeld. Click the “Nextarrow button when ready.  
Cancel  
Back  
Next  
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4. Select the type of Authentication/Encryption used by the network (if any). Click the  
‘Nextarrow button when ready.  
5. If an Authentication type was specified, enter in the password/passphrase used to  
access the network. Click the ‘Nextarrow button when ready.  
6. Once the profile has been created, you must activate it for it to become the default  
profile. Select the profile and click theActivate Profilebutton. The wireless adapter will  
automatically try to connect to the default profile every time you log into the computer.  
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)  
WPS can be used to quickly and easily setup a secure wireless connection to a WPS-  
enabled wireless router/access point (AP). The WPS configuration section can be  
accessed via the Profile List window.  
WPS Configuration  
Select the method of configuring the WPS connection (push button or PIN code) and  
select the WPS-enabled AP from the list of detected networks. Click the ‘Nextarrow  
and proceed with the remainder of the setup.  
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Wireless Mode  
In the Advanced Settings window, accessible from the main interface window, you can  
select which wireless frequency range the dual band wireless adapter should use. You  
can select between 2.4GHz only, 5GHz only or 2.4 + 5 GHz.  
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Specifications  
Host Interface  
USB 2.0  
Chipset ID  
Ralink RT3572L  
1 x USB mini-B female  
2 x RP-SMA female  
Connectors  
LEDs  
Antenna Configuration  
Wireless Frequency  
Supported Standards  
Supported Security Schemes  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
1 x Link/Activity  
2x2:2 (TxR:S)  
2.4/5 GHz  
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n  
WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP/AES  
0°C ~ 60°C (32°F ~ 140°F)  
-20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F ~ 158°F)  
10% ~ 90% RH  
Dimensions  
88.0mm x 56.0mm x 18.0mm  
35g  
Weight  
Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Server 2008 R2/  
Vista/ 7/ 8 (32/64-bit), Linux kernel 2.6.32  
or later  
Compatible Operating Systems  
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Technical Support  
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to  
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit  
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,  
documentation, and downloads.  
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads  
Warranty Information  
This product is backed by a two year warranty.  
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials  
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.  
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with  
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.  
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from  
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.  
Limitation of Liability  
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their  
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,  
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,  
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the  
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions  
contained in this statement may not apply to you.  
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