Edimax EW-7612UAN User manual

EW-7811Un
Quick Installation Guide
11-2020 / v1.5

Contents
I. Product Information.............................................................................. 1
I-1. Package Contents ..................................................................................................................1
I-2. LED Status ..............................................................................................................................1
I-3. System Requirements............................................................................................................1
I-4. Safety .....................................................................................................................................2
II. Installation............................................................................................ 3
III. Windows............................................................................................... 5
III-1. Driver Installation ..................................................................................................................5
III-2. Driver Uninstallation..............................................................................................................9
III-2-1. Windows XP/Vista/7..............................................................................................................9
III-2-2. Windows 8/8.1.......................................................................................................................9
IV. Mac OS ................................................................................................10
IV-1. Driver Installation ................................................................................................................10
IV-2. Driver Uninstallation............................................................................................................15
V. Disabling Network Adapters .................................................................16
V-1. Windows XP .........................................................................................................................16
V-2. Windows Vista .....................................................................................................................17
V-3. Windows 7 ...........................................................................................................................17
V-4. Windows 8/8.1.....................................................................................................................18
V-5. Mac ......................................................................................................................................19
VI. Using The Adapter................................................................................20
VI-1. Windows ..............................................................................................................................20
VI-2. Mac: Connecting to a Wi-Fi network...................................................................................22
VI-3. Mac: Wireless Utility............................................................................................................24
VI-3-1. Link Status .............................................................................................................................24
VI-3-2. Profiles ..................................................................................................................................25
VI-3-3. Available Network.................................................................................................................27
VI-3-4. WPS .......................................................................................................................................28
VI-3-5. Information ...........................................................................................................................31

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
EW-7811Un QIG CD-ROM
I-2. LED Status
LED Status
Description
On
LED displays on for five seconds to indicate a
successful WPS connection.
Flashing
Wireless activity: transmitting or receiving
data.
Fast Flashing (3
x per second)
WPS is active.
Off
No wireless activity.
I-3. System Requirements
-Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1~, Mac OS 10.7~, Linux
-USB 2.0 Port
-Hard Disk: 100MB
-CD-ROM Drive
LED

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I-4. Safety
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The wireless adapter is designed for indoor use only; do not place the
wireless adapter outdoors.
2. Do not place the wireless adapter in or near hot/humid places, such as a
kitchen or bathroom.
3. The wireless adapter contains small parts that are a danger to small
children under 3 years old. Please keep the wireless adapter out of reach of
children.
4. Do not place the wireless adapter on paper, cloth, or other flammable
materials. The wireless adapter will become hot during use.
5. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the wireless adapter. If you
experience problems with the wireless adapter, please contact your dealer
of purchase and ask for help.
6. The wireless adapter is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet
for any reason, stop using it immediately. Contact an experienced electrical
technician for further help.

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II.Installation
1. Switch on your computer and insert the USB adapter into an available USB
port of your computer.
Never use force to insert the USB adapter.
2. If a Hardware Wizard/Driver Installation window opens as shown to the
left, please click “Cancel” or “Close”.

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3. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD drive of your computer.
4. For Windows users the setup wizard will open. For Mac users the CD’s
“Mac” folder will open. Linux drivers are also included in the “Linux”
folder.
If the CD doesn’t auto-run or if you downloaded the setup wizard,
please browse to the “Autorun”, “Mac” or “Linux”folder of the
CD for Windows, Mac or Linux users respectively. Linux
instructions are not included.
5. Please follow the instructions in the appropriate chapter for your
operating system.

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III.Windows
III-1. Driver Installation
If the CD didn’t auto-run, please open the
“AutoRun”folder and execute “Autorun.exe” file
to start the setup wizard.
1. Click the EW-7811Un wireless USB adapter to continue.
2. Click “Install Driver” to install the drivers for your EW-7811Un.

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3.Please wait until the installation wizard is ready and then click “Next” to
continue.
4. Please wait while the driver is installing.
5. Before you can use the wireless adapter, you need to restart your
computer. When the installation is complete you will be asked to choose
whether you wish to restart your computer now or later. Click “Finish” to
continue.

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6. Click “Exit” to close the setup wizard.
The multi-language QIG is also included on the CD-ROM. To open
it click “Multi-language QIG”.

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7.After you restart your computer, your EW-7811Un will be installed and fully
functional. Please disable any other wireless adapters as described in V.
Disabling Network Adapters. Then, Windows users can connect to an
available Wi-Fi network as usual. For guidance on doing so, please refer to
VI. Using The Adapter.

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III-2. Driver Uninstallation
III-2-1. Windows XP/Vista/7
1. Go to Start > Programs > Edimax Wireless LAN > Uninstall
2. Follow the on screen instructions. An uninstall wizard will guide you
through the process.
III-2-2. Windows 8/8.1
1. Right click anywhere on the “Start” screen and then click the “All apps”
icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Locate the Edimax Wireless LAN category, select “Uninstall” and follow
the on-screen instructions.

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IV.Mac OS
IV-1. Driver Installation
Ensure you select the correct file for your version of Mac OS. To
check your version of Mac OS, click the Apple logo in the top left
corner of your desktop and go to “About This Mac”.
1. Open the “Wlan_11ac_USB_MacOS10…” folder for your version of Mac
OS X (10.4 - 10.9) and double click the “Installer.pkg” file to open the driver
installation wizard.
2. Click “Continue” to proceed to the next step.
3. The next screen displays important information, please read it carefully
(after the driver is installed, you need to enable the wireless adapter in
“System Preferences Network”. You can click “Print” or “Save” to
print/save this information if you need or the instructions are repeated in
Step. 13) Click “Continue” when you are ready to continue.

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If you have already have an older version of the software
installed on your computer, please uninstall it before you
continue.
4. Select a language and click “Continue” to install the driver.

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5.To read the software license click “Read License” and then click “Agree” to
confirm you agree to the terms. You must agree to the terms to continue
installing the software.
6.Click “Install” to install the driver.
7. You may be prompted to enter your system/administrative password
before the installation can begin. Enter your password and click “Install
Software”.

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8. You will be prompted that you must restart your computer when the
installation is complete. Click “Continue Installation” to proceed.
9. Please wait while the driver is installing.

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10.When the installation is complete, you will see the following screen
informing you that “The installation was successful”. Click “Restart” to
restart your computer.
11.When the adapter is connected to your computer (after your system
has restarted) the wireless utility will open automatically. However if you
see the notice below then you need to activate the adapter in “System
Preferences Network“ as mentioned previously in IV-1. Driver
Installation Step 3.
If the utility doesn’t open, you can open it from the “Applications”
menu in your Mac.
12.Go to “System Preferences Network“ and a pop up window will
display that a new interface has been detected. Click “OK” to close the
window and then click “Apply” in the bottom right corner of the “Network”
panel.

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13.Next, please disable any other wireless adapters as described in V.
Disabling Network Adapters. Then Mac users can connect to a Wi-Fi
network using the included utility software. For guidance on doing so,
please refer to VI. Using The Adapter.
IV-2. Driver Uninstallation
Ensure you select the correct folder for your version of Mac OS. To
check your version of Mac OS, click the Apple logo in the top left
corner of your desktop and go to “About This Mac”.
1.Open the “Wlan_11ac_USB_MacOS10…” folder for your version of Mac OS
X (10.4 - 10.9).
2. Double click the “Uninstall.command” file and follow the on-screen
instructions.

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V. Disabling Network Adapters
To ensure that your USB wireless adapter can function correctly, it is
recommended that you disable any other existing wireless network adapters
installed on your computer. If you are unsure how to do so, you can refer to
the user manual for your computer, or follow the guidance below.
V-1. Windows XP
Go to Start > Control Panel >Network Connections. Right click your wireless
adapter and then select “Disable”.

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V-2. Windows Vista
Go to Start > Control Panel. Click View network status and tasks > View Status and
click Disable.
V-3. Windows 7
Go to Start > Control Panel. Click View network status and tasks > Wireless
Network Connection and click Disable.