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... to claim the missing item(s): z Wireless PCIe adapter x 1 z 3dBi antenna x 2 z Quick installation guide x 1 z CD with setup wizard, user manual & multi‐language QIG x 1 z Low‐profile bracket x 1 Main Features z Complies with 802.11b/g/n wireless standards z Wireless data rates up to 300Mbps z Features EZmax multi‐language setup wizard z Wireless speed up to 12 times faster and coverage 5 times further z Features a hardware WPS (Wi‐Fi Protected Setup) button z Includes a low‐profile...
... to claim the missing item(s): z Wireless PCIe adapter x 1 z 3dBi antenna x 2 z Quick installation guide x 1 z CD with setup wizard, user manual & multi‐language QIG x 1 z Low‐profile bracket x 1 Main Features z Complies with 802.11b/g/n wireless standards z Wireless data rates up to 300Mbps z Features EZmax multi‐language setup wizard z Wireless speed up to 12 times faster and coverage 5 times further z Features a hardware WPS (Wi‐Fi Protected Setup) button z Includes a low‐profile...
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This wizard can install the wireless adapter with the EZmax Setup Wizard in the CD included in the package. The wizard will see the following. When you insert the CD into the CD‐ROM, you will guide you through the setup process. For advanced settings, please refer to start the configuration. Please choose your language to the user manual in Windows XP, Vista, and 7. You can be run in the CD. 3
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION This wizard can install the wireless adapter with the EZmax Setup Wizard in the CD included in the package. The wizard will see the following. When you insert the CD into the CD‐ROM, you will guide you through the setup process. For advanced settings, please refer to start the configuration. Please choose your language to the user manual in Windows XP, Vista, and 7. You can be run in the CD. 3
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...shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. Use in other antenna or transmitter. The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in a particular installation. Federal ...times to radio communications. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. EU Countries Not Intended for help. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The antenna(s) used in a residential installation. EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device...
...shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. Use in other antenna or transmitter. The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in a particular installation. Federal ...times to radio communications. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. EU Countries Not Intended for help. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The antenna(s) used in a residential installation. EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device...
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... directive (2006/95/EC). Equipment: N300 Wireless PCI Express Adapter Model No.: EW‐7612PIn V2 The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Spectrum: ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006‐10) EMC: EN 301 489‐1 V1.8.1 (2008‐04); EN 60950‐1: 2006+A11:2009 Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity...
... directive (2006/95/EC). Equipment: N300 Wireless PCI Express Adapter Model No.: EW‐7612PIn V2 The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Spectrum: ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006‐10) EMC: EN 301 489‐1 V1.8.1 (2008‐04); EN 60950‐1: 2006+A11:2009 Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Declaration of Conformity...
Manual
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... Card Installation...4 2-2 Connect to Wireless Access Point 10 2-2-1 Using Edimax Utility...11 2-2-2 Using Windows Zero Configuration 16 2-3 Connection Profile Management 20 2-3-1 Add a new profile ...21 2-3-2 Remove an existing profile 24 2-3-3 Edit an existing profile ...25 2-3-4 Make a copy of existing profile 26 2-4 View Network Statistics, General Information, and Status 28 2-4-1 General Information ...28 2-4-2 Status...29 2-5 Miscellaneous Settings ...30 2-6 Establish secure connection with AP by WPS 31 2-6-1 PIN Code ...33 CHAPTER III: Soft-AP Function 36 3-1 Switch to AP Mode...
... Card Installation...4 2-2 Connect to Wireless Access Point 10 2-2-1 Using Edimax Utility...11 2-2-2 Using Windows Zero Configuration 16 2-3 Connection Profile Management 20 2-3-1 Add a new profile ...21 2-3-2 Remove an existing profile 24 2-3-3 Edit an existing profile ...25 2-3-4 Make a copy of existing profile 26 2-4 View Network Statistics, General Information, and Status 28 2-4-1 General Information ...28 2-4-2 Status...29 2-5 Miscellaneous Settings ...30 2-6 Establish secure connection with AP by WPS 31 2-6-1 PIN Code ...33 CHAPTER III: Soft-AP Function 36 3-1 Switch to AP Mode...
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...; Features EZmax multi-language setup wizard Wireless speed up to 12 times faster and coverage 5 times further Features a hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button Includes a low-profile bracket for small computers Supports major encryption methods like kitchen or bathroom. you for indoor use only. acting as an access point Green Power Saving - DO NOT expose this wireless network card into any empty PCI express...
...; Features EZmax multi-language setup wizard Wireless speed up to 12 times faster and coverage 5 times further Features a hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button Includes a low-profile bracket for small computers Supports major encryption methods like kitchen or bathroom. you for indoor use only. acting as an access point Green Power Saving - DO NOT expose this wireless network card into any empty PCI express...
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... that the network card is not a malfunction). If you starting to use this wireless network card, please check if there's anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to put the network card on a paper, cloth, or other flammable objects after the network card has been used for missing items: Wireless PCIe adapter x 1 3dBi antenna x 2 Quick installation guide x 1 CD with setup wizard, user manual & multi...
... that the network card is not a malfunction). If you starting to use this wireless network card, please check if there's anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to put the network card on a paper, cloth, or other flammable objects after the network card has been used for missing items: Wireless PCIe adapter x 1 3dBi antenna x 2 Quick installation guide x 1 CD with setup wizard, user manual & multi...
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... wish to connect. Wireless connection is established, normal signal reception. 2-2 Connect to Wireless Access Point After the driver is correctly installed, it will be displayed by Edimax configuration utility icon: Wireless connection is established, good signal reception. Wireless connection is established, weak signal reception. Connection is not detected. Wireless network card is not established yet. If you want to connect to a specific wireless access point, or the access point you wish to connect uses encryption, you have to configure the wireless network card and input...
... wish to connect. Wireless connection is established, normal signal reception. 2-2 Connect to Wireless Access Point After the driver is correctly installed, it will be displayed by Edimax configuration utility icon: Wireless connection is established, good signal reception. Wireless connection is established, weak signal reception. Connection is not detected. Wireless network card is not established yet. If you want to connect to a specific wireless access point, or the access point you wish to connect uses encryption, you have to configure the wireless network card and input...
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... it again in 'Network key' (and input it or click 'Add to change these settings by this wireless network card will be reached by yourself. 12 If a password (a.k.a. 'Network Key') is required to access the wireless access point, please input it in 'Confirm network key' for is properly inputted. NOTE: Network security type ('Network Authentication' and 'Data encryption') will be displayed here. Click 'OK' when password is on wireless access point's security setting. When the access point you're looking for...
... it again in 'Network key' (and input it or click 'Add to change these settings by this wireless network card will be reached by yourself. 12 If a password (a.k.a. 'Network Key') is required to access the wireless access point, please input it in 'Confirm network key' for is properly inputted. NOTE: Network security type ('Network Authentication' and 'Data encryption') will be displayed here. Click 'OK' when password is on wireless access point's security setting. When the access point you're looking for...
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2-2-2 Using Windows Zero Configuration Windows XP and Vista has a built-in wireless network configuration utility, called as 'Windows Zero Configuration' (WZC). Right-click Edimax configuration utility icon, and click 'Open Config Utility'. 2. Check 'Windows Zero Config' box. 16 You can also use WZC to configure your wireless network parameter: 1.
2-2-2 Using Windows Zero Configuration Windows XP and Vista has a built-in wireless network configuration utility, called as 'Windows Zero Configuration' (WZC). Right-click Edimax configuration utility icon, and click 'Open Config Utility'. 2. Check 'Windows Zero Config' box. 16 You can also use WZC to configure your wireless network parameter: 1.
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...-click the Edimax configuration utility icon located at different time, like of access point of computer desktop, then click 'Open Config Utility'. 20 If you can see 'Connected' message, the connection between your computer and wireless access point is successfully established. 2-3 Connection Profile Management If you need to connect to different wireless access points at lower-right corner of your home, office, cybercafe, or public wireless service, you can store the connection parameters (encryption, passphrase, security etc...
...-click the Edimax configuration utility icon located at different time, like of access point of computer desktop, then click 'Open Config Utility'. 20 If you can see 'Connected' message, the connection between your computer and wireless access point is successfully established. 2-3 Connection Profile Management If you need to connect to different wireless access points at lower-right corner of your home, office, cybercafe, or public wireless service, you can store the connection parameters (encryption, passphrase, security etc...
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... you encounter some problem on connecting to access point. If you want to know how your wireless network card works, you can click 'ReNew IP' button. 28 If you wish to get a new IP address from DHCP server, you can use these functions to get detailed information about network statistics and link status. 2-4 View Network Statistics, General Information, and Status The configuration utility provides information about the wireless connection you're using. 2-4-1 General Information...
... you encounter some problem on connecting to access point. If you want to know how your wireless network card works, you can click 'ReNew IP' button. 28 If you wish to get a new IP address from DHCP server, you can use these functions to get detailed information about network statistics and link status. 2-4 View Network Statistics, General Information, and Status The configuration utility provides information about the wireless connection you're using. 2-4-1 General Information...
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Use Windows Zero Configuration to show an icon on system tray. Wireless network functionalities are listed as follow: Show Tray Icon Check this box to hide it. Radio Off Disable Adapter Windows Zero Config Uncheck this box to manage wireless connections. 2-5 Miscellaneous Settings There are few functions provided by Edimax configuration utility, you can access these functions from the bottom of configuration menu: The descriptions of configration menu will disappear. Disable wireless network adapter. All functionalities of...
Use Windows Zero Configuration to show an icon on system tray. Wireless network functionalities are listed as follow: Show Tray Icon Check this box to hide it. Radio Off Disable Adapter Windows Zero Config Uncheck this box to manage wireless connections. 2-5 Miscellaneous Settings There are few functions provided by Edimax configuration utility, you can access these functions from the bottom of configuration menu: The descriptions of configration menu will disappear. Disable wireless network adapter. All functionalities of...
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... a specific button or enter a set of WPS: PIN code and Push-Button. To use an alternative WPS setup method - Right-click Edimax configuration utility icon, and click 'Open Config Utility'. 31 just three simple steps! Every WPS-compatible wireless network card support pin code configuration method; Since they may not have a hardware button to press for you have to setup WPS: 1. Now, please follow the following instructions to become very simple. All you . For older wireless access points, it , you don't have WPS-enabled wireless access point, and...
... a specific button or enter a set of WPS: PIN code and Push-Button. To use an alternative WPS setup method - Right-click Edimax configuration utility icon, and click 'Open Config Utility'. 31 just three simple steps! Every WPS-compatible wireless network card support pin code configuration method; Since they may not have a hardware button to press for you have to setup WPS: 1. Now, please follow the following instructions to become very simple. All you . For older wireless access points, it , you don't have WPS-enabled wireless access point, and...
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... switch this wireless card can connect to AP mode: 1. Right-click Edimax configuration utility icon, and click 'Open Config Utility'. 36 Please follow the instructions in following instructions to switch to your wireless card. 3-1 Switch to AP Mode and Station Mode The operating mode of the wireless card is 'Station Mode' (becoming a client of other wireless access points) by software, and all other wireless access points, this wireless card's operating mode to 'AP' mode to simulate the function of other computers and wireless devices can act as a wireless service...
... switch this wireless card can connect to AP mode: 1. Right-click Edimax configuration utility icon, and click 'Open Config Utility'. 36 Please follow the instructions in following instructions to switch to your wireless card. 3-1 Switch to AP Mode and Station Mode The operating mode of the wireless card is 'Station Mode' (becoming a client of other wireless access points) by software, and all other wireless access points, this wireless card's operating mode to 'AP' mode to simulate the function of other computers and wireless devices can act as a wireless service...
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... one you should use, select 1. otherwise click 'Cancel' to leave this menu and keep settings untouched. 40 To save changes, click 'OK'; If the encryption method is WPA, please input WPA passphrase in the box as follow: The description of setup items about wireless security are listed below: Network Authentication Data Encryption ASCII / PASSPHRASE Key Index Network key / Confirm network key Select network authentication mode from dropdown menu. IF network authentication mode is WEP, check either 'ASCII...
... one you should use, select 1. otherwise click 'Cancel' to leave this menu and keep settings untouched. 40 To save changes, click 'OK'; If the encryption method is WPA, please input WPA passphrase in the box as follow: The description of setup items about wireless security are listed below: Network Authentication Data Encryption ASCII / PASSPHRASE Key Index Network key / Confirm network key Select network authentication mode from dropdown menu. IF network authentication mode is WEP, check either 'ASCII...
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Reset all settings back to default setting. 41 3-2 Advanced Settings If you want to setup advanced settings of all setup items are listed below: Beacon Interval DTIM Period Preamble Mode Set Defaults Apply Please input wireless beacon time interval here. The description of software access point, select 'Advanced' menu. Please input DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) here. Select wireless frame preamble mode (long or short) from dropdown menu. If you don't know the meaning and...
Reset all settings back to default setting. 41 3-2 Advanced Settings If you want to setup advanced settings of all setup items are listed below: Beacon Interval DTIM Period Preamble Mode Set Defaults Apply Please input wireless beacon time interval here. The description of software access point, select 'Advanced' menu. Please input DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) here. Select wireless frame preamble mode (long or short) from dropdown menu. If you don't know the meaning and...
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... '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 the access point you wish to establish connection. Move closer to the place where access point is slow / having problem when transferring large files have to input correct passphrase / security key to connect an access point with specific MAC address to connect only allows network cards with encryption. Ask the owner...
... '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 the access point you wish to establish connection. Move closer to the place where access point is slow / having problem when transferring large files have to input correct passphrase / security key to connect an access point with specific MAC address to connect only allows network cards with encryption. Ask the owner...
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... software side, WLAN series offer the encryption function (WEP) to support printer or file sharing. 11. What is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). And what are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in WEP security, especially the reuse of hardware and/or software than previous encryption standards. Frequency-hopping spread-spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in the IEEE 802.11i WLAN security standard, and the specification...
... software side, WLAN series offer the encryption function (WEP) to support printer or file sharing. 11. What is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). And what are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in WEP security, especially the reuse of hardware and/or software than previous encryption standards. Frequency-hopping spread-spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in the IEEE 802.11i WLAN security standard, and the specification...
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... a wideband radio frequency technique developed by themselves. There are two types of narrowband transmission, but the trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is WPS? User can press a software or hardware button to establish unencrypted or encrypted connections between wireless clients and access point automatically. What is consumed than in the case of WPS: PBC (Push-Button Configuration) and PIN code. 48...
... a wideband radio frequency technique developed by themselves. There are two types of narrowband transmission, but the trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is WPS? User can press a software or hardware button to establish unencrypted or encrypted connections between wireless clients and access point automatically. What is consumed than in the case of WPS: PBC (Push-Button Configuration) and PIN code. 48...