Tenda W311M User manual


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to the use or application of the product described herein. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this
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document do not constitute the warranty of any kind, express or implied.

Contents
Chapter 1 Product Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Features..............................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 LED....................................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Button.................................................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Install Wireless USB Adapter ........................................................................................................................4
2.1 Physical Connection...........................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Driver and WLAN Utility Installation ...............................................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Connect to WiFi ..............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Via Tenda WLAN Utility...................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Via Windows Built-in WLAN Program.............................................................................................................8
Windows 7..................................................................................................................................................................8
Windows 8................................................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Via WPS...........................................................................................................................................................10
By WPS Button (Available for W311M/W311Ma)..................................................................................................10
PBC Connection....................................................................................................................................................... 11
PIN Code Connection...............................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 4 Tenda WLAN Utility.....................................................................................................................................17
4.1 STA Mode...............................................................................................................................................................18
Available Networks.........................................................................................................................................19
Link Information.............................................................................................................................................21
Profile..............................................................................................................................................................22
Advanced ........................................................................................................................................................32
About ..............................................................................................................................................................32
Help ...................................................................................................................................................................33
4.2 AP Mode.................................................................................................................................................................33
AP Setup .........................................................................................................................................................34
Advanced ........................................................................................................................................................34
Access Control................................................................................................................................................35
Connected Devices..........................................................................................................................................36
4.3 STA+AP Mode .......................................................................................................................................................36
AP ...................................................................................................................................................................37
Appendix 1 Disable Other Wireless Adapter................................................................................................................39
Appendix 2 WPS Profile.................................................................................................................................................40
Appendix 3 Safety and Emission Statement .................................................................................................................42

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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing our product. This manual applies to W311M, W311MI and W311Ma. W311M is taken
as a guide to illustrate their functions and features.And their respective differences will be specially marked.
Before Installation
1. This user guide may instruct you to install and configure the device. Please read carefully before you start to
use this product.
2. To avoid possible network conflicts between this Tenda network adapter and those of other manufactures, it’s
recommend that you first disable the network adapters of other manufacturers before installing the driver. See
Appendix 1 Disable OtherWirelessAdapter for details.
May you have a nice experience!

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Wireless USB Adapter of W311M series adopts 11n technology, which makes the wireless transmission speed
up to 150Mbps. It supports softAP function. That means you can use it as an AP. Installing this product with a
desktop PC or a notebook establishes a cost-effective wireless network swiftly and conveniently. The compactness
design makes you take it everywhere.
W311M W311Ma W311MI
1.2 Features
Up to 150Mbps wireless speed
Complies with IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n standards
Supports soft AP feature
USB2.0 port
Detects wireless network and adjusts transmitting rate automatically
Provides two working modes: Infrastructure andAd-Hoc
Complies with Windows XP/ Windows 2000/ Windows 7/ Windows 8/ Windows Vista
1.3 LED
(W311M and W311Ma are equipped with a LED indicator, but W311MI is not.)
Solid: Indicates the wireless adapter works properly.
Blinking: Indicates the wireless adapter is transmitting data.
Off: Indicates the wireless adapter works improperly.

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1.4 Button
(W311M and W311Ma are equipped with a WPS button, but W311MI is not.)
WPS button: Press it to do a WPS pair with a remote device (AP, router).

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Chapter 2 Install Wireless USB Adapter
The installation steps below are described on Windows 7.You can take them for reference if you are using other
system operations.
2.1 Physical Connection
Insert the Wireless USBAdapter into a USB port of your computer (desktop or laptop).
2.2 Driver and WLAN Utility Installation
After you have finished the physical installation, install the driver and Tenda WLAN Utility for a perfect
experience.
1. Insert the included CD in your PC's CD-ROM drive, and the CD will run automatically; if not, double click
Tenda.exe file attached to the CD. Click RUN to start setup.

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2. Check "I accept the
terms of the license
agreement" and click
Next.
3. It is recommended to
choose “Install driver
and Tenda WLAN
Utility”setup. And
click Next.

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Installing…
4. Install Shield Wizard
completely. Click Finish
to get setup done. To
activate the setup, it is
recommended to restart
your computer now.
5. Tenda WLAN utility will run
automatically.

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Chapter 3 Connect to WiFi
You can connect to WiFi via Tenda WLAN utility, Windows built-in WLAN program or WPS feature.
3.1 Via Tenda WLAN Utility
1. Click icon to display the available wireless networks.
2. Double click the wireless network you will connect (Or select the wireless network and click icon),
and click icon to continue.

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3. Do as the screen prompts. (The current wireless network requires wireless password. Input it and click
icon to continue.)
4. Connected successfully!
3.2 Via Windows Built-in WLAN Program
Windows 7
1. Left click Network ( or ) icon on the lower right corner of
desktop to display the available wireless networks.

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2. Select a wireless network you want to connect, click
Conncet and do as the screen prompts.
Connected successfully!

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Windows 8
Step 1: Click the icon on the bottom right corner of your desktop.
Step 2: Select your wireless network from the list, click Connect and
then follow onscreen instructions.
Step 3: When your wireless network is connected successfully, the
following screen will appear.
3.3 Via WPS
Or you can connect to anAP or wireless router via this wireless adapter (STAMode) by WPS. WPS setting
supports PBC and PIN code modes. The operations below are for references.
By WPS Button (Available for W311M/W311Ma)
(W311M and W311Ma are equipped with a WPS button, W311MI is not.)
Process
1. Enable the WPS feature of the remoteAP or router and press the WPS button on it.
2. In two minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless adapter.
3. Wait the wireless adapter for getting an IP address and then you can access the Internet.
If you cannot find your wireless network
from the list, ensure theAirplane Mode is
not enabled on your PC.
Tip

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PBC Connection
Process
1. Enable the WPS (PBC) feature of the remote router. (The detailed operations see router manual.)
2. Double click icon on the
desktop to enable Tenda WLAN utility.
And click icon.
3. Click icon to add a WPS profile.
4. Select Push-Button of WPS Method
and click icon.

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5. Click button to start PBC
connection.
The wireless adapter gets an IP address from
the remote AP/ router. Connection between
the remote AP/ router and the wireless adapter
is established successfully.

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PIN Code Connection
Process
1. Click icon.
2. Select PIN of WPS Method, select the
remoteAP you want to PIN from the WPS
APList. And click icon.

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Here you have two options: Type PIN inAP and
Type PIN below. Choose one you like to use.
3. Type PIN inAP
Select Type PIN in AP and note down the Pin
code number (here is 19559032), and copy this
group number to the remote AP (or router). (The
detailed operation on the remote device see its
manaul.)
4. Click button to PIN.

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5. The wireless adapter gets an IP address from
the remote AP/ router. Connection between
the remote AP/ router and the wireless adapter
is established successfully.
3.Type PIN below
Select Type PIN below and copy the PIN code
number from the remote AP (or router) into the
Pin Code field of the wireless adapter. And click
icon.
4. Click button to PIN.
WPS Profile: If you click this button
instead of clicking , you can PIN
to the remote device by customizing
the encryption method. The details
see Appendix 2 WPS Profile.

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The wireless adapter gets an IP address from the
remoteAP/ router. Connection between the
remoteAP/ router and the wireless adapter is
established successfully.
1. Under the WPS connection mode,
when multiple routers simultaneously
enable the WPS function, it may
cause connection failure.
2. If the router connects to the adapter
using the WPS, only one client can be
connected at one time, and so if the
router needs to connect to multiple
clients through WPS, you should
repeat the WPS operation.
Note

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Chapter 4 Tenda WLAN Utility
When you are installing the driver, select “Install driver and Tenda WLAN Utility”and the adapter driver and
client utility will be installed. All functions of this adapter can be configured via Tenda’s utility interface (In the
following text it is abbreviated as UI). Click shortcut on your PC’s desktop to start the UI.
Click the Tenda UI icon located in the task bar to shift between STA
(Station) mode and AP mode, and to exit UI.
Main icons description:
①RF ON/OFF button, which is used to turn on/off the radio feature of the wireless adapter. It may be like
or .
②Key mark. Unlocked means the current wireless network is unsecured. It may be like or .
③This icon indicates the current status of wireless connection in STA (Station mode). It may be like ,
or . ( indicates the wireless adapter works in AP mode.)
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