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... Features a hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for easy wireless connections • Features easy setup wizard • Supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Linux and Mac OS X drivers EW-7811UTC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware 1 x USB 2.0 Type A 1 x Hardware WPS Button 1 x Link/Activity LED Output Power 2.4GHz 11b... to 144Mbps) 11ac (80MHz): MCS0-9 (up to change without notice. Ltd. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2013 Edimax Technology Co. www.edimax.com Product specifications and design are subject to 433Mbps) Security WEP 64/128-bit, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x Hardware & ...
... Features a hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for easy wireless connections • Features easy setup wizard • Supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Linux and Mac OS X drivers EW-7811UTC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware 1 x USB 2.0 Type A 1 x Hardware WPS Button 1 x Link/Activity LED Output Power 2.4GHz 11b... to 144Mbps) 11ac (80MHz): MCS0-9 (up to change without notice. Ltd. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2013 Edimax Technology Co. www.edimax.com Product specifications and design are subject to 433Mbps) Security WEP 64/128-bit, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x Hardware & ...
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... Link Status ...28 VII-3-2. Information ...31 VII-4. III-2-1. Driver Uninstallation...21 VI. Windows 7 ...23 VI-4. Windows 8 ...23 VI-5. Using The Adapter 25 VII-1. Linux ...18 V-1. WPS Setup...32 2 Available Network...29 VII...-3-4. Installation 6 III. Windows XP ...22 VI-2. Safety ...5 II. Package Contents ...4 I -3. III-2-2. Mac: Wireless Utility...28 VII-3-1. WPS ...30 VII-3-5. Windows ...25 VII-2. Driver Installation ...12 IV-2. Windows Vista ...22 VI-3. Mac OS 12 IV-1. LED Status...
... Link Status ...28 VII-3-2. Information ...31 VII-4. III-2-1. Driver Uninstallation...21 VI. Windows 7 ...23 VI-4. Windows 8 ...23 VI-5. Using The Adapter 25 VII-1. Linux ...18 V-1. WPS Setup...32 2 Available Network...29 VII...-3-4. Installation 6 III. Windows XP ...22 VI-2. Safety ...5 II. Package Contents ...4 I -3. III-2-2. Mac: Wireless Utility...28 VII-3-1. WPS ...30 VII-3-5. Windows ...25 VII-2. Driver Installation ...12 IV-2. Windows Vista ...22 VI-3. Mac OS 12 IV-1. LED Status...
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Off No wireless activity. System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.8, Linux - Package Contents EW-7811UTC QIG I -1. Product Information I -2. Hard Disk: 100MB - I -3. CD-ROM LED I . USB 2.0 Port - CD-ROM Drive 4 LED Status LED WLAN LED Status Description Wireless activity: On transmitting or receiving data.
Off No wireless activity. System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.8, Linux - Package Contents EW-7811UTC QIG I -1. Product Information I -2. Hard Disk: 100MB - I -3. CD-ROM LED I . USB 2.0 Port - CD-ROM Drive 4 LED Status LED WLAN LED Status Description Wireless activity: On transmitting or receiving data.
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If a Hardware Wizard/Driver Installation window opens as shown to insert the USB adapter. 2. Never use force to the left, please click "Cancel" or "Close". 6 II. Switch on your computer and insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer. Installation 1.
If a Hardware Wizard/Driver Installation window opens as shown to insert the USB adapter. 2. Never use force to the left, please click "Cancel" or "Close". 6 II. Switch on your computer and insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer. Installation 1.
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Browse to the contents of your operating system in the "Linux" folder. Mac V. III. Linux 7 Windows users open the "EW-7811UTC" folder. 4. Linux drivers are also included in the following chapters. Windows IV. Mac users open the "Mac" folder, and then follow the instructions appropriate for your computer. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD drive of the CD-ROM and open the "Autorun" folder; 3.
Browse to the contents of your operating system in the "Linux" folder. Mac V. III. Linux 7 Windows users open the "EW-7811UTC" folder. 4. Linux drivers are also included in the following chapters. Windows IV. Mac users open the "Mac" folder, and then follow the instructions appropriate for your computer. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD drive of the CD-ROM and open the "Autorun" folder; 3.
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Click "Install Driver" to continue to start the driver installation wizard. Locate and double click the "Autorun.exe" icon to install the drivers for your EW-7811UTC. 8 Driver Installation 1. Click the EW-7811UTC wireless USB adapter to continue. 3. The Setup Wizard supports Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8. 2. III. Windows III-1.
Click "Install Driver" to continue to start the driver installation wizard. Locate and double click the "Autorun.exe" icon to install the drivers for your EW-7811UTC. 8 Driver Installation 1. Click the EW-7811UTC wireless USB adapter to continue. 3. The Setup Wizard supports Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8. 2. III. Windows III-1.
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For Windows 7 & 8 users, if a "User Account Control" window opens, please select "Yes" to allow the wizard to make changes to continue. 6. The installation wizard will install the necessary drivers, please wait. 9 Please wait until the installation wizard is ready and then click "Next" to your computer. 5. 4.
For Windows 7 & 8 users, if a "User Account Control" window opens, please select "Yes" to allow the wizard to make changes to continue. 6. The installation wizard will install the necessary drivers, please wait. 9 Please wait until the installation wizard is ready and then click "Next" to your computer. 5. 4.
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For guidance on doing so, please refer to continue. 8. When the installation is complete you will be asked to choose whether you need to restart your computer now or later. Please disable any other wireless adapters as usual. Using The Adapter. 10 Before you can connect to an available Wi-Fi network as described in VI. Disabling Network Adapters. Click "Finish" to VII. After you restart your computer, your computer. 7. Then, Windows users can use the wireless adapter, you wish to restart your EW-7811UTC will be installed and fully functional.
For guidance on doing so, please refer to continue. 8. When the installation is complete you will be asked to choose whether you need to restart your computer now or later. Please disable any other wireless adapters as usual. Using The Adapter. 10 Before you can connect to an available Wi-Fi network as described in VI. Disabling Network Adapters. Click "Finish" to VII. After you restart your computer, your computer. 7. Then, Windows users can use the wireless adapter, you wish to restart your EW-7811UTC will be installed and fully functional.
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III-2-2. Follow the on - Windows 8 1. An uninstall wizard will guide you through the process. Windows XP/Vista/7 1. Locate the Edimax Wireless LAN category, select "Uninstall" and follow the on screen instructions. Go to Start > Programs > Edimax Wireless LAN > Uninstall 2. Right click anywhere on the "Start" screen and then click the "All apps" icon in the bottom right corner. 2. III-2. Driver Uninstallation III-2-1. screen instructions. 11
III-2-2. Follow the on - Windows 8 1. An uninstall wizard will guide you through the process. Windows XP/Vista/7 1. Locate the Edimax Wireless LAN category, select "Uninstall" and follow the on screen instructions. Go to Start > Programs > Edimax Wireless LAN > Uninstall 2. Right click anywhere on the "Start" screen and then click the "All apps" icon in the bottom right corner. 2. III-2. Driver Uninstallation III-2-1. screen instructions. 11
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... activate the adapter in "System Preferences Network" as mentioned previously in the bottom right corner of the "Network" panel. 16 Go to close the window and then click "Apply" in IV-1. 11. Click "OK" to "System Preferences Network" and a pop up...
... activate the adapter in "System Preferences Network" as mentioned previously in the bottom right corner of the "Network" panel. 16 Go to close the window and then click "Apply" in IV-1. 11. Click "OK" to "System Preferences Network" and a pop up...
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VI. Windows XP Go to Start > Control Panel. VI-1. Windows Vista Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. VI-2. If you are unsure how to the user manual for your wireless adapter and then select "Disable". Right click your computer, or follow the guidance below. Click View network status and tasks > View Status and click Disable. 22 Disabling Network Adapters To ensure that your USB wireless adapter can function correctly, it is recommended that you can refer to do so, you disable any other existing wireless network adapters installed on your computer.
VI. Windows XP Go to Start > Control Panel. VI-1. Windows Vista Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. VI-2. If you are unsure how to the user manual for your wireless adapter and then select "Disable". Right click your computer, or follow the guidance below. Click View network status and tasks > View Status and click Disable. 22 Disabling Network Adapters To ensure that your USB wireless adapter can function correctly, it is recommended that you can refer to do so, you disable any other existing wireless network adapters installed on your computer.
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VI-4. Then go to Start > Control Panel. VI-3. Windows 7 Go to File Explorer > (right click) Network > Properties > Change adapter settings. 23 Click View network status and tasks > Wireless Network Connection and click Disable. Switch to desktop mode by clicking your cursor in the bottom left of the Windows 8 Start screen. Windows 8 1.
VI-4. Then go to Start > Control Panel. VI-3. Windows 7 Go to File Explorer > (right click) Network > Properties > Change adapter settings. 23 Click View network status and tasks > Wireless Network Connection and click Disable. Switch to desktop mode by clicking your cursor in the bottom left of the Windows 8 Start screen. Windows 8 1.
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... as described in the system tray and select "Connect to a network". 2. Mac. If you have installed the driver and if necessary disabled other versions of Windows. 1. VII. After correctly entering your password, you will be prompted to your Wi-Fi network and then click "Connect". the process may vary slightly for... need to connect to connect using the included utility software, as usual (see VI. Search for the SSID of how to a Wi-Fi network using Windows Vista - VII-1. Windows Below is an example of your Wi-Fi network. 25
... as described in the system tray and select "Connect to a network". 2. Mac. If you have installed the driver and if necessary disabled other versions of Windows. 1. VII. After correctly entering your password, you will be prompted to your Wi-Fi network and then click "Connect". the process may vary slightly for... need to connect to connect using the included utility software, as usual (see VI. Search for the SSID of how to a Wi-Fi network using Windows Vista - VII-1. Windows Below is an example of your Wi-Fi network. 25
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Navigate the wireless utility using the menu across the top of the window. VII-3-1. Turn Radio OFF VII-3-2. Link Status The "Link Status" page displays information about the current wireless connection. Existing profiles are listed in the "Profile List". 28 VII-3.Mac: Wireless Utility The wireless utility offers features to save different Wi-Fi connection settings as "Profiles". Profiles Switch off the adapter's wireless radio. The "Profile" screen allows you to monitor and configure your connection.
Navigate the wireless utility using the menu across the top of the window. VII-3-1. Turn Radio OFF VII-3-2. Link Status The "Link Status" page displays information about the current wireless connection. Existing profiles are listed in the "Profile List". 28 VII-3.Mac: Wireless Utility The wireless utility offers features to save different Wi-Fi connection settings as "Profiles". Profiles Switch off the adapter's wireless radio. The "Profile" screen allows you to monitor and configure your connection.
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... add a new profile. You can also add a new profile from the "Available Network" screen. Add Edit Remove Duplicate Apply Opens a new window to ) an existing profile. Save any changes. Enter a profile name and SSID, along with security information, and then click "OK". VII-3-3.... Edit an existing profile. ADD When you select "ADD", a new window will open. Remove an existing (selected) profile. Available Network The "Available Network" screen displays a list of all available Wi-Fi networks within ...
... add a new profile. You can also add a new profile from the "Available Network" screen. Add Edit Remove Duplicate Apply Opens a new window to ) an existing profile. Save any changes. Enter a profile name and SSID, along with security information, and then click "OK". VII-3-3.... Edit an existing profile. ADD When you select "ADD", a new window will open. Remove an existing (selected) profile. Available Network The "Available Network" screen displays a list of all available Wi-Fi networks within ...