Edimax EW-7811GLN 2.0A User manual

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EW-7811GLN 2.0A
Quick Installation Guide
07-2019 / v1.0

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Contents
I. Product Information.............................................................................. 3
I-1. Package Contents ..................................................................................................................3
I-2. LED Status ..............................................................................................................................3
I-3. System Requirements............................................................................................................3
I-4. Safety .....................................................................................................................................4
II. Installation............................................................................................ 5
III. Windows............................................................................................... 6
III-1. Driver Installation ..................................................................................................................6
III-2. Driver Uninstallation..............................................................................................................9
III-2-1. Windows 7 .............................................................................................................................9
III-2-2. Windows 8/8.1.......................................................................................................................9
III-2-3. Windows 10 .........................................................................................................................10
IV. Mac OS ................................................................................................11
IV-1. Driver Installation ................................................................................................................11
IV-2. Driver Uninstallation............................................................................................................16
V. Disabling Network Adapters.................................................................17
V-1. Windows 7 ...........................................................................................................................17
V-2. Windows 8/8.1.....................................................................................................................17
V-3. Windows 10 .........................................................................................................................18
V-4. 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
PBC: Push Button Configuration..........................................................................................................29
PIN Code WPS......................................................................................................................................29
VI-3-5. Information ...........................................................................................................................31

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
EW-7811GLN 2.0A QIG
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 7/8/8.1/10~, Mac OS 10.13~, Linux Kernel 2.6~4.15
-USB 2.0 Port
-Hard Disk: 100MB
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, stops using it immediately. Contact an experienced
electrical technician for further help.
Download product material here
https://www.edimax.com/download

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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. Please download driver from https://www.edimax.com/download
3. If a Hardware Wizard/Driver Installation window opens as shown to the
left, please click “Cancel” or “Close”.
4. Please follow the instructions in the appropriate chapter for your
operating system.

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III.Windows
III-1. Driver Installation
If the auto wizard didn’t run, please open the
“AutoRun”folder and execute “Autorun.exe” file
to start the setup wizard.
1. Please wait for the InstallShield Wizard to guide the entire setup process.
2. Click “Next” to install the drivers for your EW-7811GLN 2.0A.

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3. Please wait while the driver is installing.
4. 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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5.After you restart your computer, your EW-7811GLN 2.0A 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 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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III-2-3. Windows 10
1.Open WinX menu by holding Windows and X keys together, and then
click “Programs and Features”.
2.Look for Edimax Wireless LAN Driver and Utility in the list, click on it and
then click “Uninstall”.

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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. After downloading driver from https://www.edimax.com/download,open
the “…_MacOS10.9_MacOS10.14_Driver_…” folder for your version of Mac
OS X (10.9 - 10.14) and double click the “Install.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.
If you have already have an older version of the software
installed on your computer, please uninstall it before you
continue.

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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.

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7. You may be prompted to enter your system/administrative password
before the installation can begin. Enter your password and click “Install
Software”.
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.
12. 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.

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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 “…_MacOS10.9_MacOS10.14_Driver_…” folder for your version
of Mac OS X (10.9 - 10.14).
2. Double click the “Uninstall.pkg” 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 7
Go to Start > Control Panel. Click View network status and tasks > Wireless
Network Connection and click Disable.
V-2. Windows 8/8.1
1. Switch to desktop mode by clicking your cursor in the bottom left of the
Windows 8/8.1 Start screen. Then go to File Explorer > (right click) Network >
Properties > Change adapter settings.
2. Right click your wireless adapter and then select “Disable”.

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V-3. Windows 10
1.Open Settings. The click on Network & Security > Status >Change adapter
options.

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2.Right-click the network adapter, and select the “Disable” option.
V-4. Mac
1. Select “System Preferences” from the dock.
2. In “System Preferences”, select “Network”.
3.All of your network connections will be displayed, as shown below. Select
“Wi-Fi” from the left panel.
4. Click “Turn Wi-Fi” off in the main panel.

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VI. Using The Adapter
After you have installed the driver and if necessary disabled other wireless
adapters (see V. Disabling Network Adapters), Windows users can connect to
a Wi-Fi network as usual (see below). Mac users need to connect to a Wi-Fi
network using the included utility software, as described in VI-2. Mac
VI-1. Windows
Below is an example of how to connect using Windows Vista - the process
may vary slightly for other versions of Windows.
1. Click the network icon (examples below) in the system tray and select
“Connect to a network”.
2. Search for the SSID of your Wi-Fi network and then click “Connect”. If you
set a password for your network, you will then be prompted to enter it.