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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Overview.........................................................................................................4
Overview of the Product.............................................................................4
Features.....................................................................................................4
Installing Drivers and/or Utility :..................................................................6
Chapter 4 Ralink Utility Configuration............................................................................17
4.1. Station Mode............................................................................................17
4.1.1. Site Survey...............................................................................................17
4.1.3. Profile.......................................................................................................20
4.1.3.1 Add / Edit Profile ...............................................................................21
4.1.3.2 Add WPS Profile ...............................................................................22
4.1.4. Link Information........................................................................................23
4.1.5. Advanced .................................................................................................25
4.2.1 Window 7 .................................................................................................27
4.2.2 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista .......................................................................29
4.2.2.1 Config AP..........................................................................................30
4.2.2.2 Advanced..........................................................................................31
4.2.2.3 Access Control List ...........................................................................32
4.2.2.4 Associate List....................................................................................33
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Chapter 1 Overview
Thank you for choosing Rosewill’s 802.11n Wireless USB adapter – RWND-N1501UB /
RWND-N1502UBE. This chapter is to introduce you more about this Wireless Adapter.
1.1 Package Content
Before getting started, please verify that your package includes the following items:
1. Rosewill RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter x 1
2. Resource CD x 1, including:
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Wireless Utility and Driver
User Manual
Quick Installation Guide
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact with
your distributor.
1.2 Overview of the Product
With the 802.11n MIMO technology, the RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE allows high
packet throughput rate up to 150Mbps maximum download and upload. It can also interoperate
with other wireless (802.11b and 802.11g) standards. The adapter supports 64/128 bit WEP,
WPA and WPA2 encryptions to prevent outside intrusion and protect your personal information
from being exposed.
The adapter is easy to install and manage. The Manual guides you step-by-step through the
installation process.
1.3 Features
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Minimized form factor design
Comply with b/g/n standards.
Support the most popular OS: Win 2K/XP/Vista/7; Linux Kernel 2.6.x; Mac OS
10.5/10.6/10.7
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Supports USB 2.0 interface.
QoS: WMM & WMM-PS support.
Low Power usage with Advanced Power Management
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1.4 Product Specification
Chipset
Ralink RT5370
Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bus Type
USB 2.0/1.1 Interface
Frequency Band
Data Rate
2.4GHz ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps;
11g: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54Mbps
11n: up to 150Mbps
Output Power
11n:14dBm+/-1.5dBm
11g:14dBm+/-1.5dBm
11b:16dBm+/-1.5dBm
Security
WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK,
TKIP/AES
OS support
Temperature
Humidity
Windows 2K/XP/Vista/7 (32/64bit); Linux Kernel 2.4 and
2.6 series; Mac OS 10.5/10.6/10.7
Operating: 32 ~ 104°F (0~40°C); Storage: -4 ~ 167°F
(-20~75°C)
Operating: 10% ~ 90% (Non-Condensing); Storage: 5% ~
95% (Non-Condensing)
1.5 System Requirement
You must have at least the following
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A laptop computer/desktop PC with an available USB port
At least a 300MHz processor and 32MB of memory
Windows OS for Win2000, XP, Vista, 7; Mac OS X 10.5~10.6; or Linux OS under Kernel 2.4
and 2.6 series
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A CD-ROM Drive
USB controller properly installed and working in the computer
A 802.11n、802.11g or 802.11b Wireless (and ) Access Point/Router (for infrastructure
Mode) or another 802.11n、802.11g or 802.11b wireless (and ) adapter (for Ad-Hoc;
Peer-to-Peer networking mode).
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
2.1 Hardware Installation
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Please first connect the RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE with the USB cable, then
insert into the USB slot of your PC or NB.
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If the following window popup, please click Cancel or Close:
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Under Win XP
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Under Windows Vista/Win7
2.2 Installing Drivers and/or Utility :
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Please insert the CD into your
CD-rom drive
Click on the Driver for Windows
OS in the CD to install driver
and utility for Windows
Click Run if the following
window popup
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Upon Clicking Yes, you should
see a “License Agreement”
window popup. Please select “I
accept the terms of the
license agreement” then click
“Next>”
On the next window, you will
have the option of “Install
driver and Ralink WLAN
Utility” or “Install Driver only”
1. Win7 users are
recommended to select
“Install Driver only”
2. For other Windows OS
customer, please feel free to
select “Install driver and
Ralink WLAN Utility”
Please select “Next >” after
your selection to continue the
installation process.
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When Install under Window
XP, you may see this selection
window, you can select among
“Ralink Configuration Tool” or
“Microsoft Zero Configuration
Tool”
Once select, please click “Next
>” to continue.
Please select “Install” to
continue.
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Setup wizard will process.
During the Installation process,
you may see this popup on your
lower right hand corner showing
you the installation status.
Click “Finish” to complete the
installation process
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When complete, this window at
the lower right hand corner will
pop up, thus complete the
driver installation.
if you see below window popup, please select install this driver software anyway.
Win7 Win XP
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Chapter 3 Wireless Connection Guide
This chapter describes how to configure your Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
After Installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s tray icon will appear in your system tray. It appears at
the bottom of the screen, and shows the signal strength using color and the received signal
strength indication (RSSI).
In the following 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)
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After specifying the Microsoft Zero Configuration tool to configure your wireless network,
right click on the icon on system tray. Select “View Available Wireless Networks” to
specify your wireless network.
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The tool shows the available wireless networks. Select your demanding network to connect
with.
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If prompted, enter the password/network key for your wireless network and click the Connect
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button.
3.2 Connecting with Window 7
You 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.
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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.
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You should see below in a very short period and find out whether you are connected or now.
If this is your first time connect, you will see a window show up and ask you for setting up
Network Location. Please select the location based on your internet environment and useage.
3.3 Connecting with Ralink Wireless Utility
We also provide a Ralink Wireless Utility for users to connect to a wireless network easily. It
provides more information and configuration for this adapter. As default, the Utility will start
automatically if you select “Install driver and Ralink WLAN Utility” when installing drivers. You
can find this icon
and double click to start it on the lower right hand corner of your computer
desktop. Or you can right click the tray icon and select Launch Config Utility.
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This is the startup window of the Ralink
Wireless Utility
Here is each button’s function:
Wi-Fi Direct
(will appear only if your computer can
support this function)
Please first start by selecting
to
search nearby wireless signal for
connection.
When first click on
, a window will
popup and presents to you the nearby
Wi-Fi Signals.
One time connect:
Please first highlight your desired
SSID, then click
. Then follow
the popup window’s direction to
connect. (Please refers hereh for
Setup the Profile for all future connect:
Please click
to add
the SSID to profile for all future use.
For detail, please follow Add/Edit
Now you have completed the setup of your wireless network. You should be ready to surf!
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Chapter 4 Ralink Utility Configuration
4.1. Station Mode
Station Mode is the default access mode for RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE.
Wireless Adapter will serves as a client to receive the wireless signal for connecting to the
internet.
You can find this icon
at the system tray and double click to start it on the lower right
hand corner of your computer desktop. Or you can right click the tray icon and select
Launch Config Utility.
Once launched, you should see this window popup. Please refer to the later sessions for
more detail introduction on Ralink Utility.
4.1.1. Site Survey
Site Survey shows you all surrounding wireless networks from the last scan.
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Click on Site Survey button
from menu bar, the information window will pop out.
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Rescan: to update and refresh surrounding wireless networks
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Profile: to jump to profile list window
Connect: select one wireless network and click this button to connect it
4.1.2. Connect
Once you highlighted the desired SSID, then click
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You should see a “Profile Settings” window show up and Utility will automatically detect your
SSID’s “Authentication” and “Encryption “setting. So unless you want to adjust the setting
manually, otherwise, you can just click
for next step.
You will be asking to enter the WPA Preshared Key (or any type of the Key based on your
Authentication and Encryption type. The WPA Preshared Key is your SSID’s connection
password which is pre-set in the wireless router. Please enter the Key then click
for
complete the connection process.
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4.1.3. Profile
Profile can records your favorite wireless setting among your home, office, and other public
hotspot. You can save multiple profiles and activate anyone from the record at your
preference.
Click
Profile button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
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Add: to create a new profile
Delete: to delete an existing profile
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Edit: to edit/modify/change parameter of an existing profile
Import: import the dedicated profile
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Export: save the selected profile as backup
Add WPS Profile: to configure WPS settings
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Activate: to make an existing profile become active and to connect
4.1.3.1 Add / Edit Profile
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‹ Profile Name: Enter a name for the profile edited.
‹ SSID: The name of your wireless network.
‹ Network Type:
a. Infrastructure – A wireless Router and/or Access Point is required.
b. Ad-hoc – Peer-to-Peer network, no base station required.
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Next: Click this button to continue.
Back: Click this button to go back to previous step.
Cancel: Click this button to close the window.
After entering your desired Profile Name and SSID, Click
settings.
Next to configure encryption
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‹ Authentication: Open, Shared, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK,
802.1x, CCKM, WAPI-PSK, WAPI-CA
‹ Encryption: None, WEP, TKIP, AES, SMS4
4.1.3.2 Add WPS Profile
Add WPS Profile supports the configuration setup using PIN/numeric code (PIN)
configuration method or Push-Button Configuration (PBC) configuration method. WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management of Wi-Fi networks.
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Push-Button Configuration(PBC): Default setting, push buttons to complete
auto-check and connections between RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE and
other wireless device
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PIN/numeric code: Enter 8 digit numbers Pin code to automatically connect the
RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE with wireless devices around.
1. Select WPS AP from drop-down menu or check Auto checkbox to find WPS
AP automatically.
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2. Select Config mode for connecting the WPS wireless network.
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Enrollee: As a client device. Click Renew button to update pin code.
Registrar: As a host AP. Enter 8 digit numbers Pin code and click WPS Profile
button for detail configuration.
3. Click WPS Profile button to configure below settings
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SSID: Enter a name of SSID for WPS wireless network
BSSID: It is a 48bit identity used to identify a particular BSS (Basic Service Set)
within an area. In Infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID is the MAC address of
the AP.
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Authentication: Select from drop-down menu.
Encryption: Select from drop-down menu.
4.1.4. Link Information
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Click
Link Information button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
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Link Status
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Throughput
(The data showing here will be varied due to your current environment and
wireless usage).
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Statistics
Statistics displays the detail counter information.
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4.1.5. Advanced
Click
Advanced button for bringing out the Advanced function window. You
will be able to adjust the wireless Mode by 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz and also
manage the certification for some Authorization required.
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Advanced
RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE supports different country code, please
select the Channels that your country design by law.
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Certification Management
4.1.6. About
The About window tells you the details of the Firmware information.
4.2. AP Mode
RNWD-N1501UB / RNWD-N1502UBE can also serve as an access point to transmit
wireless signals and create wireless network, allowing other wireless clients to access the
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network. (This function will depends on if your OS can support, also requires direct link to
your internet)
4.2.1 Window 7
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Right-click the tray icon
and select switch to AP Mode.
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Enter a name of SSID for Soft AP and 8~63 ASCII characters for WPA2
Pre-Shared Key.
Note: ASCII characters include any numbers/letters and characters.
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RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE will automatically create a virtual adapter
in your computer.
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AP button
will be added to menu bar of main window.
4.2.1.1 Configuration
You can make basic configuration and review the MAC table under AP window
Click AP button
from menu bar, below window will pop out.
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AP Configuration
In AP Configuration page, you can make some basic configurations, such as wireless
network name, and security setting.
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MAC Table
MAC Table page shows the information of the wireless devices accessed to this soft
AP.
4.2.2 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista
Right-click the tray icon
and select switch to AP Mode.
When main window pop out, select button from the menu bar for more settings.
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4.2.2.1 Config AP
Click
Config AP button from the above window, a setup window will popup.
‹ SSID: Enter a name of SSID for Soft AP.
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Channel: Select the channel used for wireless communication from drop-down
menu. Available channel numbers are 1 to 11 for USA, 1 to 13 for European
countries.
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Beacon Interval: Set the beacon interval of wireless radio. Do not modify default
value if you don’t know what it is, default value is 100.
‹ TX Power: You can set the output power of wireless radio. Unless you’re using
RWND-N1501UB / RWND-N1502UBE in a really big area, you may not have
to set output power to 100%. This will enhance security (malicious / unknown
users in distance will not be able to reach your RWND-N1501UB /
RWND-N1502UBE).
4.2.2.3 Access Control List
Access control includes Allow All and Reject All. After editing the MAC address
access list, only the MAC in the Allow All list could access the Soft AP.
Click
Access Control List button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
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4.2.2.4 Associate List
Associate List page shows the information of the wireless devices accessed to this soft
AP.
Click
Associate List button from menu bar, below window will pop out.
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FAQ
This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and
operation of the Wireless N USB Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems.
1. The Wireless N USB Adapter does not work properly.
- Reinsert the Wireless N USB Adapter into your PC’s USB slot. Right click My Computer
and select Properties. Select the device manager and click on the Network Adapter. You will
find the Adapter if it is installed successfully. If you see the yellow exclamation mark, the
resources are conflicting. You will see the status of the Adapter. If there is a yellow question
mark, please check the following:
- Make sure that you have inserted 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 via Ethernet in the
Infrastructure configuration.
- Make sure that the PC to which the Adapter is associated is powered on.
- Make sure that your Adapter is configured on the same channel and with the same
security options as with the other computers in the Infrastructure configuration.
3. What should I do when the computer with the Adapter installed is unable to
connect to the wireless network and/or the Internet?
- Check that the LED indicators for the broadband modem are indicating normal activity. If
not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection.
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- Check that the LED indicators on the wireless router are functioning properly. If not, check
that the AC power and Ethernet cables are firmly connected.
- Check that the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS settings are correctly entered
for the network.
- In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on
the settings for the wireless clients and access points.
- In Ad-Hoc mode, both wireless clients will need to have the same SSID. Please note that it
might be necessary to set up one client to establish a BSS (Basic Service Set) and wait
briefly before setting up other clients. This prevents several clients from trying to establish a
BSS at the same time, which 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.
- Click ‘Rescan’ for few more times and see if you can find any wireless access point or
wireless device.
- Please move closer to any known wireless access point.
- ‘Ad hoc’ function must be enabled for the wireless device you wish to establish a direct
wireless link.
- Please adjust the position of network card (you may have to move your computer if you’re
using a notebook computer) and click ‘Rescan’ button for few more times. If you can find the
wireless access point or wireless device you want to connect by doing this, try to move
closer to the place where the wireless access point or wireless device is located.
5. Nothing happens when I click ‘Open Config Utility’
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1. Please make sure the wireless network card is inserted into your computer’s USB port.
2. Reboot the computer and try again.
3. Remove the card and insert it into another USB port.
4. Remove the driver and re-install.
5. Contact the dealer of purchase for help.
6. I can not establish connection with a certain wireless access point
1. Click ‘Add to Profile’ for few more times.
2. If the SSID of access point you wish to connect is hidden (nothing displayed in
3. ‘SSID’ field in ‘Site Survey’ function), you have to input correct SSID of the access 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 ‘Status’ menu and write the value of ‘MAC
Address’ down, then present this value to the owner of access point so he / she can add
the MAC address of your network card to his / her access point’s list.
7. The network is slow / having problem when transferring large files
1. Move closer to the place where access point is located.
2. There could be too much people using the same radio channel. Ask the owner of the
access point to change the channel number.
Thank you for purchasing a quality Rosewill Product.
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