Windows Installation Guide
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1. WAC Address 5C 63 BF F2 48 24 Encr yption AES e The Ralink Utility automatically detects and displays the security settings of the network to which you are connecting in the Profile Setting screens If the Utility shows that WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK security is detected as shown Below click the right arrow to save your settings User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Prorike Settings x ee Encryption AES bi f In the screen that displays in the WPA Preshared Key field type a security key the same as that used by the AP or wireless router to which you are connecting Click the right arrow to save your settings and connect to the network Profile Settings x thea de WPA Preshared Key AE g Once you are connected the Avaliable Networks shows the status of your connection User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter w iz ey a Ee ee A a QA10 gt D 6 100 QAS 3 DOH sax QAS b 12 DIH s For Windows 7 Notes Windows Zero Configuration WZC is not necessary in Windows Vista Windowns 7 or higher version OS you can use WZC and the Ralink Utility to manage the adapter simultaneously 1 Click on the wireless networks icon in the task bar in the bottom right hard corner of your screen to diaplay the avaliable wireless networks Connections are available weless Netw ork Connection A ogemray_2012 atl QA10 e QAS Sa Fleetlink test an QAS K QA7 K Open Network and Shanng C2. you can switch between the Windows XP s WZC service and the Ralink WLAN utility service later c Click the Install to confirm the installation there shows the installation progress User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard Heady to Install the Program The vazard is ready bo begin installation Chek Install to begin the instalation IF you want to review or change any of your mstallation settings cick Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Note Some vinus scanner program will block the install pack age If the instal package does not work properly peace ky to close the virus scanner before you mun the install pacakge Setup Status The Inetalshield Wizard i installing Aalink Wireless LAN Installing Please Wak User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter d Click Finish to finish the driver installation Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Ralink Wireless LAN Click Finish to ext the waza For Windows 7 Once the wireless USB adapter be plugged into an USB port the flowing message will appear on screen S Device driver software was not successtully installed Click here for details The following installation procedures are similar to those of Windows XP Please refer to the installation steps for Windows XP For Windows 8 Th
3. 51 7 05 96 Enoyption AES n this utility there are two applications can be selected the Station mode and AP mode Station mode Client mode it is the default access way the USB wreless adapter services as a client to acess Internet through other router or AP AP mode it sets the USB wireless adapter as an AP which allows the other users can connect to nternet through your computer Before using the mode it must be available that an existed Internet connection via wire Ethemet connection or by 3G wmreless connection Tips Point the cursor to the Ralink icon location on bottom nght corner of your computer screen right click the mouse trom the pop up list you can select the station mode or AP mode 4 Below are the steps to connect to a wreless network using the Ralink Utility a Open the Ralink Utility by double clicking on the Ralink Utility icon in the taskbar b The Ralink Utility appears by default connected to an available open wireless network Check the name ofthe network to which you are connected If this 1s the correct network no father steps are required User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter d the Available Networks wndow that appears select the name of the network to which you are 9 connecting hen click the connect icon and wait several seconds while the Utility sets up a connection ogemray 2012 100 52 995 AP Information 510 ogemray 2012 Authentication WPA PSE
4. Chent AP Mode Switch to AP Mode Exit This mode lets you use the adapter both as a Soft AP and client at the same time Switch to this mode you can let a wireless adapter be connect to a wireless Soft AP with Internet connected and let other adapter be indirectly connect to Internet via the Soft AP wireless network For Windows 8 1 Click on the networks icon in the task bar in the bottom right hard corner of your screen to diaplay the avaliable wireless networks User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Networks Wi Fi agemray_ 2012 RIS350_ AP uA 10 GA H dassid 2 Click the Connect button to connect to the select network Networks WI FI ogemray_2U12 Connect automatically OA 8 RT5350_AP QAF QAS dgssid 3 lf your network has wireless security Configured enter the required setting The following is an example only your network setting may differ User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter e Networks ogemray_2012 Enter the network security key You can also connect by pushing the button on the router 4 Youcan select turn on sharing or connect to device or not Networks ogemray_2012 Do you want to turn on sharing between PCs and connect to devices on this network No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices For networks in public places Yes turn on sharing and connect to devices For home or work networks 5 The success
5. For Windows XP The system will detect a new hardware has been added and start the Found New Hardware Wizard Click on Cancle 1 Please insert the disc into your CD ROM drive The disc should auto start displaying the flowing window if it does not start open the browser window find the autorun exe file in your CD ROM folder click to run it 2 Ralink has integrated all the15OMbps 802 11n drive into one file Installation User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Notes Because Ralink often updates software the drivers contained in the disc might be changed without prior notice 1 Follow the instructions and prompts of the InstallShield Wizaed to finish the driver installation a Select the l accept the terms of the license agreements then click the Next Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully ireira b There shows a setup type window you can select Install driver only or Install driver and Ralink End User License Agreement RALINK Software for Windows aP Vista Win Wng Copynght C RALINE TECHNOLOGY CORF All Rights Reserved Thank pou fot purchasing and or using RAUNK product Please read the End User License Agaement Agreement carefully and agree to comply vath the terms of this Agreement before downloading installing copying or uang the software of Ralink Software By downloading in
6. Profile Settings a gt PIN Entry Method Type PIN below oa WPS Profile Pin Code S931a910 IE b You can press WPS Profile to view WPS Profile No change is reconmend User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Profile Settings x E e SD ExReghw4 13408 BSSID O0 34 35 43 15 60 Encryption AES Profile Settings x i s e z WEA Preshared Key ao Rack oR oe ao Bok EE oh BR oe EE ok c Press to next then press Start PIN Profile Settings E t gt O io wps skatus is not used Skart PIM d Aftera successful connection it creates a Profile Profile List 2 amp amp 4 PROF1 ExReghiw413405 rofile Information Profile Mame PROF1 Authentication wWPA2 PSK SSID ExReghiw413408 Encryption AES Note User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 1 If there are multiple routers simultaneously open WPS function it may cause the connection to fail 2 When the router using WPS to connect you can only connect a client one time When the router using WPS connection multiple clients you need to repeat the WPS operation For more details about the RaU utility please read the help information of the utility by clicking the tab BE Fallin ThA Drijing Falp Introduction Cn a anen dn our fake dl tie Mabank eega Aianei i 1 Lisag Bp hrii rin smen by i Pe saris Ia te R ama td ty fel comes wih the Agate fo une in fares pee
7. e Wireless Networks to launch the utility the Wireless Network Connection window appears and displays your wireless network listed with the SSID you choose Change Windows Firewall settings Open Network Connections Repair View Available Wireless Networks Notes Before configuring your WiFi access you need to have your network s SSID service set ldentitier security key and authentication type handy Check the documentation coming wth your router ask your network administrator to get the information User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 6 If you don t check your network click Refresh network list in the upper left corner If you are locating within the valid range of hotspots or wireless routers all available networks will be recognized and listed automatically Click your preferred network and then click Connect in the lower right corner I Wireless Network Lonnecton a Choose a wireless network Network Tasks GE Refresh network ist Click an item in the ist below to connect to a wireless network mn range or to get more E O nfwmatyn ii 2 Setup a wireless network 232balhhoo for a home or smal office Security eraieed nreess ne teork This network requires a network key f wou want to conmect to tha network dkk Commect Related Tasks Jj Lean about wireless dp Change the order of y setongs 7 If the network security key hasn t been inp
8. e installation procedures are similar to those of Windows XP Please refer to the installation steps for Windows XP 4 Wireless Connection For Windows XP 7 After finishing driver installation insert the USB adapter to Notebook or PC that supports USB User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter 2 0 1 1 interface Remarks Make sure to connect the adapter to an USB port on your computer directly rather than an USB hub Although it might work when connecting with an USB hub the likelihood of configuration problems will be higher 2 The system shows a wireless utility icon in the Windows system tray which locates in the bottom right corner of your computer screen and pops up a message that indicates a new hardware is found and installed something like this ol Wireless networks detected One or more wireless networks are in range of this computer Should the service Wireless Zero Configuration WZC be applied 3 Before you begin ensure WZC is enabled by right clicking on the Ralink icon E the task bar in the bottom right corner of your screen In the menu that appears select Use Zero Configure as Configuration Utility to use Windowns wireless management feature Windows Zero Configure WZC helps to manage your Wireless Network Connection Launch Config Utility Use Zero Configuration as Configuration Utility Switch to AP Mode Exit 5 Right click the icon and then select View Availabl
9. enter 2 Click the Connect button to connect to the select network User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Not connected Wireless Network Connection ogemray_2012 Connect automatically Qao Fleetlink_test QA8 QAS SS eS ee Se ee en See 3 If your network has wireless security Configured enter the required setting The following is an example only your network setting may differ Type the network security key Security key Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the button on the router 4 The success of your connection is indicated by the wireless network icon User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Currently connected to Iy ogemray_2012 MEE Internet access Wireless Network Connection ies ogemray_2012 Connected an Fleetlink_test Name ogemray_2012 Signal Strength Excellent QOALO Security Type WPA2 PSEK Radio Type 602 11n OAS SSID ogemray_2012 OAS Open Network and Shanng Center Se Notes The steps of using the Ralink Utility to connect a wireless network is the same as those described in Windowns Xp In addition to station and AP mode there is the Client AP Mode to be selected in windows 7 as well Which means other wireless devices connect to gt Soft AP of the adapter gt the adapter Client mode with Internal ICS sharing gt connect to other AP or Router gt Internet Launch Config Utilit Switch to
10. n of Ralink utility the system shows a special wireless utility icon in the Windows system tray which locates in the bottom right corner of your computer screen 1 2 when an USB wireless adapter is inserted into an USB 2 0 1 1 port of Notebook or PC the icon changes colors according to the wireless signal quality 3 Double click the icon or right click the icon and then select Launch Config Utility to launch the utility the RaUl window appears like jiii 2 T X The Ralink wireless utility starts in compact mode as shown above provides profile management the avallable networks listing a Statistical counter display Wi Fi multimedia WMM protected Wi Fi setup Cisco compatible extensions CCX calladmission control CAC radio controls Ralink l driver utility information and help functions Clicking the expanding icon can change to the full mode as shown below User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter b 2 65 gt 2 10 SoPAP 33333 22 T dirk 111 Hh 4 E ptam O s MA wax p 6 yo EaieggWilise FY 6 7E a A r Unk inferno K Baron Test gt 6 Gah barter 6 5 SEE wer gt 6 0 Status API lt gt 0048 2 1 98 0 RT3050_AP b H Extra info Link is Up Tx Power 100 Stitch mo 6 ah Authenicaten Wado EST AP H SS Encryption AES 565 192 gt 6 crm Network Type Infastructure Cheetah b 6 5 Central Channel 5 a SSID 118 Authentication WRAPS i Mac Address 00 21
11. of your connection is indicated by the wireless network icon User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Networks Wi Fi agemray_2012 Connected QA 8 RT3350_AP TP LINK_2 4GHz_D F 70 Wireless DLNA 9csal dgssid Notes The steps of using the Ralink Utility to connect a wireless network is the same as those described in Windowns Xp In addition to station and AP mode there is the Client AP Mode to be selected in windows 8 as well Which means other wireless devices connect to gt Soft AP of the adapter gt the adapter Client mode with Internal ICS sharing gt connect to other AP or router gt Internet Launch Config Utility Switch to Client AP Mode Switch to AP Mode Exit alll A This mode lets you use the adapter both as a Soft AP and client at the same time Switch to this mode you can let a wireless adapter be connect to a wireless Soft AP with Internet connected and let others adapter be indirectly connect to Internet via the Soft AP wireless network WPS SETTING The WPS is equipped with PBC and PIN two kinds of connection mode Make sure your router support WPS function 1 PBC Mode Enables the router s PBC mode Press the WPS button on the router about 2 seconds When the User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter router s WPS status indicator led starts to flash that router WPS is already enabled You can also visit the router s Web settings page to enable the PBC mode G Use Ralink Utilit
12. rk of fois set Wo en aeee e AmE or een conned orecty to andthe vapper Bind ea oF bac a ol How to Get Started he Pisin biiy grees pou several opbons o get a wreless Connecoon up and running Click on the hieng opima for nruchons on hoe io get started s Lo ponec tg toe ee bess Pieter i Serpng lig a reese Mapak A A Connecting Directly to aotar Cogia Using Y F Cinect How to Use this Help 5 Tips for Wi Fi users With a Wi Fi connection you can roam about 150 m around the access point depends on different environment so find a spot where you can work without any interruption Then see how much work you can do such as e Easily and quickly receive and transmit files within your local network no problem for big files e Access your email and surf the web with the same speed as that connected with network cables e Synchronize data between devices e Take advantage of wireless printing send files directly from your laptop PC to a wireless printer over Wi Fi connection 6 Warning Wi Fi offers greater soeed and range than Bluetooth but it drains your portable device batteries a lot faster than Bluetooth does In fact if you use a Wi Fi connection regularly on your laptop PC you ll undoubtedly notice that you need to recharge more often If you need to conserve battery life ona long trip for example turn off your Wi Fi connection when you don t actually need it
13. stalling copying or using this Software in whole of in part you agree to be bound by the tenn of this Agreemerit SOFTWARE LICENSE All the nights and interests of the Software belong to Ralink The Software is protected by applicable cooynght laws and intematonal copynght treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The Soltware is licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This Agreement grants you the following rights 1 Installation and Use You may install and use an unbmited number of copies of the Software 2 Reproduction and Distribution You may reproduce and distribute an unlimited number of copies of the Software provided that each copy shall be a true and complete copy including s accept the terme of the license agreement do not accept the terme of the license agreement WALN utility and then click the Next Click to run the Drive User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Ralink Wireless LAN InstallShield Wizard Setu Type D elact the seh Ip type that hast suts ugur needs Choose to iste iF Install diver and Ralink WLAN Utilty Install diver ory arala rale Tips 1 The Windows XP utilizes a Wireless Zero Contiguration WZC Service built into the operating system Many wreless network adapter cards utilize this Service 2 Ralink the chipset manufacturer has developed an utility for setting up wreless connection Ifyou select this item
14. t up Ralink Utility click the Profile setting icon and then select add WPS button User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Profile List gt add WPS Frofile gt Profile Information Profile Mame Authentication SID Encryption Lae b Select PIN WPS Method and then press gt to next And select the router s SSID in the WPS AP List Profile Settings b E gt WPS Method C Push Button i PIN WPS Version 2 0 WPS AP List fExReghw SEBE EAAEEENAAEREAETAZEENNENENANAN ENE G Type PIN in AP mode a Select Type PIN in AP mode in the PIN Entry Method And then write the Pin Code to the router s WPS Web settings page and save it Profile Settings x ft PIN Entry Method Type owna E pin Code Peveuee2 User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter b Press to next then press Start PIN Profile Settings a gt WPS status is nok used Start PIM c After a successful connection it creates a Profile Profile List x 7B ew t4 PROFI ExRegh 4 1406 Prone 6 ml Lab C 1 aeee E E EA Profile Mame PROF1 Authentication WPA2 PSK SSID ExReghiw413408 Encryption AES 2 Type PIN below mode a Select Type below mode in the PIN Entry Method And write router s PIN Code in the Pin Code You can view router s PIN Code in the instructions of the router or the label on the back of the router
15. utted before Windows XP prompts you to enter the network s security key to access the wanted SSID Type the encryption key that you wrote down earlier in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes and then click Connect Wireless Network Connection The network 232ballihoo requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Nety Key LPR EERE EEE EEE EE ETT Ee ST Confirm network key ore AE Tips f there are tree hotspots simply select the network you want from the list displayed then click User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Connect t tries to launch your Intemet browser you should be connected to the Internet f there 1s a pay hotspot signing in or uo will require either to enter your login information if you re an existing customer or to enter your credit card information for payment it is just decided by you Then clicking the Connecting your default Internet browser will launch and take you to the service provider s login page Most providers have very simple and step by step instructions for you to sign up and then to be connected Another way to access the service providers login page is to simply launch your Internet browser If theres a pay network available you ll be taken directly to the login page Should the service of Ralink wireless connection utility be applied 1 After the installatio
16. y to connect a Start up Ralink Utility click the Profile setting icon and then select add WPS Profile button s Ralink Profile List gt x I add WPS Frofile Profile Information Profile Mame Authentication SSID Encryption mL b Select Push Button WPS Method and then press gt to next Profile Settings 4 E gt C PIN WES Version 2 0 c When the router s WPS status indicator led starts to flash and then click Start PBC button in two minutes User s Manual Wireless USB Adapter Profile Settings x 0 So WPs skatus is not used Start PEt ssa 40 PBC Sending M1 z d After a successful connection it creates a Profile Profile List it BEBO ExRegh4 1400 Profile Information oo Profile Name PROFI Authentication WPAZ PSK 55ID ExReghw4is40e Encryption AES Use the WPS button on the wireless network adapter to connect a When the router s WPS status LED indicator starts to blink and then press the WPS button on the wireless network adapter for about 3 seconds until the LED indicator of the adapter blinks b After about 30 seconds the connection will be successful then please view the connection information on the Ralink Utility After a successful connection it will be randomly assigned toa AP name and password for AP 2 PIN Mode a Star
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