Ralink USB Adapter Installation Guide
- June 7, 2024
- Ralink
Table of Contents
Ralink USB Adapter Installation Guide
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless USB Adapter.
Wireless USB Adapter allows you to connect your laptop or desktop to any
Wireless networks in your home or office. The Wireless USB Adapter is great
for those who want to upgrade older computers to be able to access the
internet over a Wireless network.
Package Contents
- Wireless USB Adapter
- Setup CD with user manual
- Quick install guide
System Requirements
- Notebook or desktop PC with Pentium 1 GHz-compatible or higher processor
- Windows 20001XP/Vistai7, MAC OS. Linux
- Available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port
Installation
IMPORTANT: For proper operation, do not connect the Wireless USB Adapter to your computer before you install the software. If you do. wait for the Found New Hardware screen to display and click “Cancel”: otherwise. the installation process will likely be adversely affected.
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Insert the included setup CD in the CD-ROM Drive and start the Setup. exe program. To start the installation. please click on the “USB Wireless 802.11N Drivers” or “USB Wireless 802.11G Drivers”.
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Wait for the installer to run When the License Agreement screen displays. read the agreement and click “Next” to accept the terms and continue with the installation.
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On the second Setup Type screen (below), choose a configuration tool. “Ralink Configuration Tool” is recommended, as it provides access to all adapter features.
If you prefer to use the tool provided by Windows XPNista. select “Microsoft Zero Configuration Tool”. Choose either (the setting can be changed after the install). then click “Next.” -
The installer will automatically install the program When done Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to reboot your computer.
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With the computer now turned on insert the Wireless USB Adapter into an open USB 2.0 port.
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With the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displayed (which is automatic when the adapter is connected to the computer). select the option -No. not this time” and click “Next.”
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When prompted with “What do you want the wizard to do?” select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)- and click “Next.”
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A status screen will display. indicating that the installation is in progress. No action is needed at this point.
When the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays, it indicates that the installation has been successfully completed and your Wireless USB Adapter is ready for configuration.
Configuration
Once the installation is complete, you can configure the Wireless USB Adapter to connect to a wireless access point (AP). The wireless configuration utility will start automatically, and you’ll also find a tray icon at the lower right in your Windows systems tray.
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Right-click the RaUl icon and select “Launch Config Utility.”
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The configuration utility will scan for wireless networks within range. Click “Rescan” to refresh the list of available wireless networks. To join a particular network that displays, select it and click “Connect.”
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If the wireless network uses encryption, you need to input the correct encryption key. The configuration utility automatically suggests the correct authentication type (see the drop-down list), and you should not change Se suggested value.
NOTE: For WPA/VPA2 networks, you need to select the correct encryption type, as well (AES or TKIP). These settings depend on how the wireless network is set up. Only the owner of the wireless network can provide the required information. -
If the wireless access point is successfully connected, you’ll see ► in front of the name of the wireless device.
NOTE: For advanced settings and additional features of the Wireless USB Adapter,refer to the user manual on the enclosed CD.
WEEE Directive & Product Disposal
At the end of its serviceable life. this product should not be treated as household or general waste. tt should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. or returned to the supplier for disposal.