Edimax IEW-7811UTC User manual

IEW-7811UTC
User Manual
01-2023 / V1.0

Contents
I. Product Information ..................................... 1
I-1. Package Contents ................................................1
I-2. Hardware Overview.............................................1
I-3. LED Status............................................................1
I-4. Supported System ...............................................1
II. Windows Plug-and-Play Installation............. 2
II-2. Plug-and-Play.......................................................2
II-3. Select & Connect the Wi-Fi Network...................3
III. Windows Driver Installation ......................... 5
III-1. Insert the USB Adapter........................................5
III-2. Download & Install the Driver.............................5
III-3. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ................................8
IV. Advanced Feature........................................10
V-1. Software WPS....................................................10
V. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) ................11
VI. More Information........................................11
VII. Safety Instructions.......................................12
VIII. Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity......12

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
USB Adapter Quick Installation Guide
I-2. Hardware Overview
I-3. LED Status
I-4. Supported System
- Windows 10 / 11
- Linux
* Additional version information may be announced on the EDIMAX website.
LED Status
Description
Fast Flash
Connected
Slow Flash
Not Connected
Off
No wireless activity
LED
USB 2.0 Type A
Connector

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Insert Plug-and-Play Connect
II. Windows Plug-and-Play Installation
II-1. Insert the USB Adapter
1. Insert the USB adapter into the USB
port and then switch on your computer.
Never use force to insert the USB
adapter.
II-2. Plug-and-Play
1. The Network icon will be displayed on the bottom-right corner of the
Windows taskbar if the Plug-and-Play function is supported. (If Network
icon doesn’t display, please refer to VI. FAQ->Q1)
Notice that the Network icon might be different depending on the version
of your Operating System.
If your Operating System does not recognize the USB adapter, you will
need to install an additional driver on your computer. Please refer to
“Section III”.

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II-3. Select & Connect the Wi-Fi Network
Select your Wi-Fi Network (SSID), click “Connect”and enter the password if it
is required.
1. For Windows 11 users, click the Network icon and then click the
right-arrow icon to show the existing Wi-Fi Network (SSID) and select
the one you want to connect. Move to step 3 if a password is required.

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2. For Windows 10 users, click the Network icon to show the existing
Wi-Fi Network (SSID) and select the one you want to connect.
3. Enter the password if it is required.
4. Establish the Wi-Fi connection and you can access the Internet when you
see the Wi-Fi icon on the bottom-right corner of the Windows taskbar.

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III. Windows Driver Installation
III-1. Insert the USB Adapter
1. Insert the USB adapter into a USB port
and then switch on your computer.
Never use force to insert the USB
adapter.
III-2. Download & Install the Driver
1. You can find the driver from the Edimax website.
https://www.edimax.com/download
If your computer can not access the Internet directly, please use an
Internet-Enabled device instead.
2. Enter the model number and then click to continue.
Insert Download & Install Driver Connect

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3. Click on the model number.
Ensure the model number corresponds with your USB adapter.
4. Scroll down the web page and select the right OS version. Move the cursor
to the “Download icon” and save the driver on the computer desktop
or a location you prefer.
Ensure you download the right version.
Copy the driver to the USB flash drive first if you downloaded the
driver on another Internet-Enabled device and insert the USB flash
drive to the computer you will use the Wi-Fi USB adapter.
5. Move the cursor to the driver and extract the file. Once it’s uncompressed
fully, access the folder and click “Setup.exe” to continue.

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6. Once the installation process starts, click “Next” to continue.
7. When the installation is completed, you will be asked to select whether
you wish to restart your computer now or later. Select “Yes” and click
“Finish” to continue.
8. Please make sure your computer has been restarted before you go to next
step.
EDIMAX Technology Co., Ltd.

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III-3. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1. After you restart your computer, the Network icon will be displayed
on the bottom-right corner of the Windows taskbar.
Notice that the Network icon might be different depending on your
Operating System version.
2. For Windows 11 users, click the Network icon and then click
right-arrow icon to show the existing Wi-Fi Network (SSID) and select
one you want to connect. Move to step 4 if a password is required.
3. For Windows 10 users, click the Network icon to show the existing
Wi-Fi Network (SSID) and select the one you want to connect.

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4. Enter the password if it is required.
5. Establish the Wi-Fi connection and you can access the Internet when you
see the Wi-Fi icon on the bottom-right corner of the Windows taskbar.

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IV. Advanced Feature
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple, alternative way to establish
connections between WPS compatible devices when using the Wi-Fi Adapter
on a Windows computer. When WPS is activated in the correct manner for
two compatible devices, they will automatically connect to each other without
a password required.
V-1. Software WPS
1. To support WPS, driver installation is a prerequisite. Please refer to section
III to install the driver first.
2. On your Wi-Fi Router or AP, press the WPS button for the correct time
length to activate WPS.
Please check the instructions of your Wi-Fi
Router or AP to activate WPS correctly.
3. On the USB adapter, please refer to section III-2 and skip “Enter Password”
if the procedures are correct.
4. The process takes a while to establish connection. Once it’s done, you can
access the Internet right away.
WPS Button

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V. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Q1.Why the Network icon doesn’t display on the Windows taskbar?
A. Your computer doesn’t support Plug-and-Play for this device. Please go to
section III-2, to download and install the driver and try again.
VI. More Information
For more information, please visit our website with the following URL or scan
the QR code: https://www.edimax.com/download
Please search the model number to enter the referred page.

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VII. Safety Instructions
The following general safety guidelines are provided to help ensure your own
personal safety and protect your product from potential damage. Remember
to consult the product user instructions for more details.
This product is designed for indoor use only.
Static electricity can be harmful to electronic components. Discharge static
electricity from your body (i.e. touching grounded bare metal) before
touching the product.
The device contains no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to service
the product and never disassemble the product.
Do not spill food or liquid on your product and never push any objects into
the openings of your product.
Do not use this product near water, areas with high humidity, or
condensation.
Keep the product away from radiators and other heat sources.
This device is not designed to be operated by children.
Always unplug the product from mains power before cleaning and use a dry
lint free cloth only
VIII. Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Edimax Technology declares that the radio equipment type, Industrial
AC650 Dual-Band USB Adapter, is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU,
2014/35/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
internet address:
https://www.edimax.com/download/doc

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COPYRIGHT
Copyright Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. all rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or
by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or
otherwise, without the prior written permission from Edimax Technology Co.,
Ltd.
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this
company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary
servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from
any defect in the software. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. reserves the right to
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents
hereof without the obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
The product you have purchased and the setup screen may appear slightly
different from those shown in this QIG. The software and specifications are
subject to change without notice. Please visit our website www.edimax.com
for updates. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
device was tested for typical lap held operations with the device contacted directly to the human body to the back
side of the notebook computer. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, avoid
direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
Body SAR
This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6W/kg.
This specific maximum SAR values can be found in the section of this user guide. When carrying the product or
using it while worn on your body, maintain a distance of 0.5cm from the body to ensure compliance with RF
exposure requirements.
We, Edimax, are responsible for ensuring frequency stability such that an emission is maintained within the band
of operation under all conditions of normal operation.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels
is not possible.

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RED Compliance Statement
Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table provides information on the
frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:
P/N
Frequency range (MHz)
Max. Transmit Power (dBm)
IEW-7811UTC
2412 - 2472
19.85
5180 - 5240
17.39
5260 - 5320
19.02
A simplified DoC shall be provided as follows: Article 10(9)
Hereby, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet
address: http://www.edimax.com/edimax/global/
This device meets the EU RED requirements on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic
fields by way of health protection. This device has been tested and meets the ICNIRP exposure guidelines and the
European SAR is measured with this device at a separation of 0.5cm to the body, while transmitting at the highest
certified output power level in all frequency bands of this device. Carry this device at least 0.5cm away from your
body to ensure exposure levels remain at or below the as-tested levels. The highest SAR value is 0.556W/kg.
For class 2 device (supporting WLAN 5GHz: 5150-5350 MHz)
The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special
attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical
equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to
ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway,
and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
None

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EU Declaration of Conformity
English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la
directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Čeština:Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními
směrnic 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Polski: Urządzenie jest zgodne z ogólnymi wymaganiami oraz szczególnymi warunkami określonymi
Dyrektywą UE 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Română:Acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale
Directivei 2014/53/UE, 2014/35/UE.
Русский: Это оборудование соответствует основным требованиям и положениям Директивы
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Magyar: Ez a berendezés megfelel az alapvető követelményeknek és más vonatkozó irányelveknek
(2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU).
Türkçe: Bu cihaz 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU direktifleri zorunlu istekler ve diğer hükümlerle ile
uyumludur.
Українська: Обладнання відповідає вимогам і умовам директиви 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Slovenčina: Toto zariadenie spĺňa základné požiadavky a ďalšie príslušné ustanovenia smerníc
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Deutsch: Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Voraussetzungen gemäß den Richtlinien 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Español: El presente equipo cumple los requisitos esenciales de la Directiva 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Italiano: Questo apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni applicabili
della Direttiva 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/UE.
Nederlands: Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde bepalingen
van richtlijn 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Português: Este equipamento cumpre os requesitos essênciais da Directiva 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Norsk: Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de viktigste kravene og andre relevante regler i Direktiv
2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Svenska: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och övriga relevanta
bestämmelser i direktiv 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Dansk: Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væ sentligste krav og andre relevante
forordninger i direktiv 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
suomen kieli: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU. oleelliset vaatimukset ja muut
asiaankuuluvat määräykset.
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WEEE Directive & Product Disposal
At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It
should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment, or returned to the supplier for disposal.

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Declaration of Conformity
We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the
equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European Radio
Equipment directives.
Equipment:
Industrial AC650 Wi-Fi 5 Dual-Band USB Adapter
Model No.:
IEW-7811UTC
The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:
Directives 2014/53/EU
Spectrum
:
EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07)
EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017-05)
EMC
:
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11)
EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2020-09)
EMF
:
EN 55032:2015+A11:2020
EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Safety (LVD)
:
EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020
Date & Place of Issue: 31/Jan./2023, Taipei
Signature:
Printed Name:
Hunter Chen
Title:
Director
a company of:
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 278, Xinhu 1st Rd., Neihu Dist.,
Taipei City, Taiwan
Edimax Technology Europe B.V.
Fijenhof 2,
5652 AE Eindhoven,
The Netherlands
Date & Place of Issue: 31/Jan./2023, Eindhoven
Signature:
Printed Name:
David Huang
Title:
Director

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Declaration of Conformity
We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the
equipment described below complies with the requirements of the United Kingdom
Radio Equipment directives.
Equipment:
Industrial AC650 Wi-Fi 5 Dual-Band USB Adapter
Model No.:
IEW-7811UTC
The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:
Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1206)
Spectrum
:
EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07)
EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017-05)
EMC
:
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11)
EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4 (2020-09)
EMF
:
EN 55032:2015+A11:2020
EN 55035:2017+A11:2020
Safety (LVD)
:
EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020
Date & Place of Issue: 31/Jan./2023, Taipei
Signature:
Printed Name:
Hunter Chen
Title:
Director
a company of:
Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 278, Xinhu 1st Rd., Neihu Dist.,
Taipei City, Taiwan
Edimax Technology Europe B.V.
Fijenhof 2,
5652 AE Eindhoven,
The Netherlands
Date & Place of Issue: 31/Jan./2023, Eindhoven
Signature:
Printed Name:
David Huang
Title:
Director