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PW-MN527 

300Mbps Wireless N USB Module 

 

 

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Chapter 1  Introduction 

Thank you for choosing the 

PW-MN527 300Mbps Wireless N USB Module

1.1  Overview of the Product 

The  module  is  an  802.11n  client  device.  It  is  mainly  designed  to  provide  a  high-speed  and 

unrivaled wireless performance for wireless embedded system application. With a faster wireless 

connection, you can get a better Internet experience without the cost of running network cables. 

With the 802.11n technology, the PW-MN527 auto-sensing capability allows high packet transfer 

rate of up to 150Mbps for maximum throughput. It has good capability on anti-jamming, and it can 

also  interoperate  with  other  wireless  (802.11b/g/n)  products.  The  module  supports  WEP,  WPA 

and  WPA2  encryption  to  prevent  outside  intrusion  and  protect  your  personal  information  from 

being exposed. 

With unmatched wireless performance, reception, and security protection, it is easily to be used in 

different kinds of wireless embedded system for its size and portable.   

 

Note: 

The PW-MN527 is designed to be used in the set-top box; 

The Antennas printed on the PCB will not be in use under any circumstance. 

 

1.2  Features 

  Complies with IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b standards 

  Supports  WPA/WPA2  data  security,  IEEE802.1x  authentication,  TKIP/AES  encryption, 

64/128-bit WEP encryption 

  Supports  high  rate  of  up  to  300Mbps  for  maximum  throughput,  supports  automatically 

adjust to lower speeds due to distance or other operating limitations 

  Provides USB interface 

  Supports Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes 

  Good capability on anti-jamming 

  Supports roaming between access points when configured in Infrastructure mode 

  Ease to configure and provides monitoring information 

  Supports Windows XP, 7 

 

Summary of Contents for PW-MN527

Page 1: ...PW MN527 300Mbps Wireless N USB Module User Guide Version 1 0 July 31 2012 PROWARE TECHNOLOGIES CO Ltd...

Page 2: ...by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of PROWARE Technologies CO Ltd is a registered trademark of PROWARE Technologies...

Page 3: ...Revision History Release Date Revision Initials 1 0 2012 7 31 First release...

Page 4: ...f and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and...

Page 5: ...r and obtaining a separate FCC authorization End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained betw...

Page 6: ...t 8 1 2 Features 8 Chapter 2 Installation Guide 9 2 1 Hardware Installation 9 2 2 Software Installation 9 Chapter 3 Linux Installation Guide For Consumer Electronics 14 3 1 Hardware Installation 14 3...

Page 7: ...PW MN527 300Mbps Wireless N USB Module 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 Conventions The M...

Page 8: ...e intrusion and protect your personal information from being exposed With unmatched wireless performance reception and security protection it is easily to be used in different kinds of wireless embedd...

Page 9: ...h a connecting wire first Then the promoted Found New Hardware Wizard will pop up if the Module is installed correctly 2 2 Software Installation Take PW MN527 300Mbps Wireless N USB Module XP driver f...

Page 10: ...PW MN527 300Mbps Wireless N USB Module 10 4 Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next 5 Select Search for the best driver in these locations and then click Browse...

Page 11: ...PW MN527 300Mbps Wireless N USB Module 11 6 Select the file which we decompress at step 1 and then click OK 7 Click Next to start the driver update...

Page 12: ...Wireless N USB Module 12 8 Finally click Finish 9 If you want to check if the driver is installed successfully please click Properties of the card in the Device Manager Click driver label to see the d...

Page 13: ...PW MN527 300Mbps Wireless N USB Module 13...

Page 14: ...use PW MN527 it must provide a corresponding connector for the module After connecting the module to the device the hardware installation is finished 3 2 Software Installation For the Consumer Electro...

Page 15: ...QAM DBPSK DQPSK and CCK Media Access Protocol CSMA CA with ACK Data Security WPA WPA2 64 128 bit WEP TKIP AES Frequency 2 4 2 4835GHz Spread Spectrum Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Safety Emissi...

Page 16: ...peer to peer mode and is useful at a departmental scale or SOHO operation DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for all data transmitted This bit pattern is calle...

Page 17: ...of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption...

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