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If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg
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
Only for indoor applications
Russian
Federation
Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.
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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Overview.......................................................................................................5
Features......................................................................................................5
Product Specification.................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Installation Guide..........................................................................................7
Chapter 3 Wireless Connection Guide.........................................................................11
Chapter 4 Rosewill Utility Configuration – Station Mode ..........................................16
General.....................................................................................................16
Duplicate..............................................................................................20
Available Network...................................................................................21
Statistics...................................................................................................22
General.....................................................................................................30
Statistics...................................................................................................33
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Chapter 1 Overview
Thank you for choosing Rosewill’s 802.11n Wireless USB adapter – RNX-MININ1. 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 802.11n Wireless USB Adapter x 1
2. Quick Installation Guide x 1
3. Resource CD x 1, including:
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Rosewill Wireless N Client Utility and Driver
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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
The adapter is an 802.11n client device; it is designed to provide a high-speed and unrivaled
wireless performance for your computer or notebook. With a faster wireless connection, you
can get a better Internet experience, such as downloading, gaming, video streaming and so on.
With the 802.11n 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
the installation process; the Rosewill Wireless N Client Utility helps you create a wireless
connection immediately.
With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, the RNX-MININ1
is also designed to be one of the smallest size wireless adapter so you can use without any
interference. It is the best choice for easily adding or upgrading wireless connectivity to your
notebook and computer.
1.3 Features
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Comply with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards with up to 150Mbps data transfer speed.
Ultra-Nano size design with USB 2.0/1.1 interface.
Supports QoS Enhancement (WMM) for multimedia applications’ smoothness
High level of security with Wireless encryption of 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, and
IEEE802.1x functions.
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Runs under most popular operating systems: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64 bits), Mac OS
X and more.
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Supports Software WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) connection.
Green Energy Saving: supports auto transmit power adjustment and idle energy auto
control.
1.4 Product Specification
Chipset
Realtek RTL8188CUS
Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n; IEEE 802.11e QoS Enhancement (WMM);
IEEE 802.11h TPC, Spectrum Measurement
USB 2.0 Type A
Bus Type
Frequency Band
Data Rate
2.4000~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
11b: 1/2/5.5/11Mbps; 11g: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54Mbps
11n (20MHz): MCS0-7, up to 72Mbps
11n (40MHz): MCS0-7, up to 150Mbps
Output Power
11b: 17±1.5dBm , 11g: 15±1.5dBm, 11n: 14±1.5dBm
Receive Sensitivity 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
Internal Antenna (1T1R)
Antenna
OS support
Windows XP/Vista/7; Linux Kernel 2.6.x; Mac OS X
10.4~10.6
Dimension
Temperature
Humidity
0.7” x 0.2” x 0.5” (18 x 6 x 14 mm)
Operating: 32~104°F (0~40°C); Storage: -4~140°F (-20~60°C)
Operating: 10~90% (Non-Condensing); Storage: Max. 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 Win98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or Mac OS X 10.4~10.6
A CD-ROM Drive
USB controller properly installed and working in the computer
A 802.11n、802.11g or 802.11b Wireless Access Point/Router (for infrastructure Mode)
or another 802.11n、802.11g or 802.11b wireless 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 insert the RNX-MiniN1 into your PC or NB USB slot.
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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
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2.2 Installation 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.
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Click Yes if the following window
popup
For WinXP, you may need to select
your desired Language of
installtion. For Win7, the program
will uses your current language as
default setting.
Select Next.
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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
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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
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Connect 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.
3.3 Connecting with Rosewill Wireless Utility
We also provide this Utility for users to connect to a wireless network easily. It provides more
information 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 list. Select your
desired SSID (the one you
want to link with).
3. Click Add to Profile.
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After click “Add to Profile”,
you will see the next window
“Wireless Network
Properties” popup with your
current wireless signal
setting. (RNX-MiniN1 will
detect automatically the
current encryption setting of
your SSID).
So after 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 the setup of your wireless network. You should be ready to surf!
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Chapter 4 Rosewill Utility Configuration – Station
Mode
The Wireless Adapter provides two modes: Station mode and Access Point mode, the
default is Station mode under 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 Information
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Status: Wireless network Associated, Ad-hoc Mode or Not Associated.
Speed: The data Tx rate and Rx rate of the current connection.
Type: The type of the current wireless connection , Infrastructures or ad hoc
Encryption: Current encryption.
SSID: The unique name of the wireless network to which the wireless adapter is
connecting.
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Signal Strength: The signal quality of the current connection.
Link Quality: The link quality of the current wireless connection.
Network Address
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MAC Address: The MAC Address of the Adapter.
IPAddress: The IP Address of the Adapter. (This is assigned by the wireless router)
Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask of the Adapter.
Default Gateway: The Default Gateway address of the Adapter. (This is normally the IP
address of your wireless router)
Others
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Show Tray Icon: Show USB Wireless LAN Utility icon in the windows taskbar
notification area.
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Disable Adapter: Disable the wireless adapter.
Radio off: Turn off the radio of the wireless adapter.
4.2 Profile
Using the Profile tab, you can Add, Remove, Edit, Duplicate, and Set Default a profile.
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4.2.1 Add
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If you want your wireless computers to communicate with other computers on your wired
network via a wireless access point. Click the Add button to create a new infrastructure
profile.
When the Network 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.
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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:
then select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down menu.
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The Network Authentication 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.
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Modify the profile information according to your demand.
4.2.4 Duplicate
Select a profile which you want to copy 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.
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The Network Authentication and Data Encryption can be auto-deteced. So you only need to
key-in the Network Key. Then click OK button.
4.4 Status
The Status tab displays the detailed information of current device and wireless connection.
4.5 Statistics
The Statistics tab display the stat. value of current wireless connection Tx and Rx, you can
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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)
1. Input the Wireless Adapter’s PIN Code into your wireless router and click Start PIN in
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the Wireless-Router WPS configuration page
2. Click Pin Input Config(PIN) in your computer.
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
1. First, press the WPS buttom on your Wireless Router.
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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.
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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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2. Check “Start Virtual 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.
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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.
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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.
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Chapter 5 Configuration – Access Point Mode
We can also use the wireless USB adapter as a Wireless signal provider. The other wireless
clients can connect 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
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SSID:
The SSID of this AP (the SSID that your RNX-MiniN1 broadcasting)
BSSID:
The MAC address of this AP
Association Table:
It displays the PC’s MAC address and life time that connect to this AP
Config
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Configure this AP. Click config, display the following picture
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Profile name:
The default is Access Point Mode and can’t be modified
Network name (SSID):
The name of this AP and can be modified
Channel:
You can select channel 1 to 14, which provides a choice of avoiding interference
Network authentication:
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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
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Beacon Interval:
This represents the amount of time between beacon transmissions. Before a station enters
power save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive
the beacon (and learn whether there are buffered frames at the access point)
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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.
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Preamble Mode:
"Short" is suitable for heavy traffic wireless network. "Long" provides much communication
reliability; the default setting is "Short”
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Set defaults:
Set the options in advanced to default
Apply:
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Save the options
5.3 Statistics
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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.
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When you connect successfully, you can share network with others
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FAQ
This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and
operation of the Wireless USB Adapter. Read the descriptions below to solve your problems.
1. The Wireless USB Adapter does not work properly.
Reinsert the Wireless 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.
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If not, there may be a problem with the broadband connection.
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.
1. Click ‘Rescan’ for few more times and see if you can find any wireless access point
or wireless device.
2. Please move closer to any known wireless access point.
3. ‘Ad hoc’ function must be enabled for the wireless device you wish to establish a
direct wireless link.
4. 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
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device is located.
5. Nothing happens when I click ‘Open Config Utility’
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.
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Thank you for purchasing a quality Rosewill Product.
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