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I -3. LED Status ...1 I . III-2-2. Mac ...24 VI-6. Using The Adapter 26 VII-1. VII-2. VII-3. VII-3-1. VII-3-3. Installation 3 III. Driver Installation ...16 V-1. Disabling Network Adapters 21 V-1. Windows 7 ...22 VI-4. VII-3-5. Package Contents ...1 I -4. System Requirements...2 I -2. III-2. Driver Installation ...9 IV-2. Driver Uninstallation...20 VI. Linux...25 VII. Windows 5 III-1. III-2-1. Windows ...26 Mac: Connect to a Wi-Fi network 27 Mac: Wireless Utility...29 Link Status ...29 Profiles ...30 Available Network...32 WPS ...33 ...
I -3. LED Status ...1 I . III-2-2. Mac ...24 VI-6. Using The Adapter 26 VII-1. VII-2. VII-3. VII-3-1. VII-3-3. Installation 3 III. Driver Installation ...16 V-1. Disabling Network Adapters 21 V-1. Windows 7 ...22 VI-4. VII-3-5. Package Contents ...1 I -4. System Requirements...2 I -2. III-2. Driver Installation ...9 IV-2. Driver Uninstallation...20 VI. Linux...25 VII. Windows 5 III-1. III-2-1. Windows ...26 Mac: Connect to a Wi-Fi network 27 Mac: Wireless Utility...29 Link Status ...29 Profiles ...30 Available Network...32 WPS ...33 ...
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... the device and its users, please read and act in or near hot/humid places, such as such, if it becomes wet for help . 2 If you experience problems with the following safety instructions. 1. Contact an experienced electrical technician for indoor use . 5. I -4. Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.9, Linux - The wireless adapter contains small parts that are no user-serviceable parts inside the wireless adapter. The wireless adapter...
... the device and its users, please read and act in or near hot/humid places, such as such, if it becomes wet for help . 2 If you experience problems with the following safety instructions. 1. Contact an experienced electrical technician for indoor use . 5. I -4. Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.9, Linux - The wireless adapter contains small parts that are no user-serviceable parts inside the wireless adapter. The wireless adapter...
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Installation 1. Switch on your computer and insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer, using the included USB cradle for flexible positioning and better wireless reception if you wish. The EW-7811DAC should be positioned facing the direction of your wireless router/access point. 3 Never use force to insert the USB adapter. II.
Installation 1. Switch on your computer and insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer, using the included USB cradle for flexible positioning and better wireless reception if you wish. The EW-7811DAC should be positioned facing the direction of your wireless router/access point. 3 Never use force to insert the USB adapter. II.
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... or if you downloaded the setup wizard, please browse to the "Autorun", "Mac" or "Linux" folder of your operating system. 4 For Mac users the CD's "Mac" folder will open . Please follow the instructions in the "Linux" folder. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD drive of the CD for your computer. 4. For Windows users the setup wizard will open . If a Hardware Wizard/Driver Installation window opens as shown below...
... or if you downloaded the setup wizard, please browse to the "Autorun", "Mac" or "Linux" folder of your operating system. 4 For Mac users the CD's "Mac" folder will open . Please follow the instructions in the "Linux" folder. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD drive of the CD for your computer. 4. For Windows users the setup wizard will open . If a Hardware Wizard/Driver Installation window opens as shown below...
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Driver Installation If the CD didn't auto-run, please open the "AutoRun" folder and execute "Autorun.exe" file to continue. 2. III. Click the EW-7811UAC or EW-7811DAC wireless USB adapter to start the setup wizard. 1. Click "Install Driver" to install the drivers for your EW-7811UAC/DAC. 5 Windows III-1.
Driver Installation If the CD didn't auto-run, please open the "AutoRun" folder and execute "Autorun.exe" file to continue. 2. III. Click the EW-7811UAC or EW-7811DAC wireless USB adapter to start the setup wizard. 1. Click "Install Driver" to install the drivers for your EW-7811UAC/DAC. 5 Windows III-1.
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After you restart your computer, your EW-7811UAC/DAC will be installed and fully functional. For guidance on doing so, please refer to continue. 6. 5. Then, Windows users can use the wireless adapter, you wish to restart your computer. When the installation is complete you will be asked to choose whether you need to an available Wi-Fi network as described in VI. Disabling Network Adapters. Please disable any other wireless adapters as usual. Click "Finish" to VII. Using The Adapter. 7 Before you can connect to restart your computer now or later.
After you restart your computer, your EW-7811UAC/DAC will be installed and fully functional. For guidance on doing so, please refer to continue. 6. 5. Then, Windows users can use the wireless adapter, you wish to restart your computer. When the installation is complete you will be asked to choose whether you need to an available Wi-Fi network as described in VI. Disabling Network Adapters. Please disable any other wireless adapters as usual. Click "Finish" to VII. Using The Adapter. 7 Before you can connect to restart your computer now or later.
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... the driver is installed, you need or the instructions are repeated in "System Preferences Network". To check your version of Mac OS, click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your version of Mac OS. folder for your version of Mac OS X (10.4 - 10.9) and double click the "Installer.pkg" file to enable the wireless adapter in Step... for your desktop and go to the next step. 3. IV. Click "Continue" to proceed to "About This Mac". 1. Mac OS IV-1. Driver Installation Ensure you need to open the driver installation wizard. 2. Open the "Wlan_11ac_USB_MacOS10..."
... the driver is installed, you need or the instructions are repeated in "System Preferences Network". To check your version of Mac OS, click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your version of Mac OS. folder for your version of Mac OS X (10.4 - 10.9) and double click the "Installer.pkg" file to enable the wireless adapter in Step... for your desktop and go to the next step. 3. IV. Click "Continue" to proceed to "About This Mac". 1. Mac OS IV-1. Driver Installation Ensure you need to open the driver installation wizard. 2. Open the "Wlan_11ac_USB_MacOS10..."
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... corner of the "Network" panel. 14. Next, please disable any other wireless adapters as mentioned previously in your system has restarted) the wireless utility will display that a new interface has been detected. Driver Installation Step 3. 12. Go to "System Preferences Network" and a pop up window will open , you need to close the window and then click "Apply" in VI. Then Mac users can open it from the...
... corner of the "Network" panel. 14. Next, please disable any other wireless adapters as mentioned previously in your system has restarted) the wireless utility will display that a new interface has been detected. Driver Installation Step 3. 12. Go to "System Preferences Network" and a pop up window will open , you need to close the window and then click "Apply" in VI. Then Mac users can open it from the...
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..., and then type "y" to build the driver. Linux The following instructions are an example of Linux setup using Ubuntu 12.04. V-1. sudo apt-get install build-essential Type the password for Linux driver installation. 1. Click on "Dash Home" and then type "terminal". Driver Installation An active Internet connection is necessary to install the gcc packet. 16 Click the "terminal" icon. 3. Execute the command below to download the packet...
..., and then type "y" to build the driver. Linux The following instructions are an example of Linux setup using Ubuntu 12.04. V-1. sudo apt-get install build-essential Type the password for Linux driver installation. 1. Click on "Dash Home" and then type "terminal". Driver Installation An active Internet connection is necessary to install the gcc packet. 16 Click the "terminal" icon. 3. Execute the command below to download the packet...
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Check the extracted file with the command "Is": 7. sudo make 17 Extract the driver using the command below : cd rtl8812AU_8821AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315 8. Build the driver. Change to the "Home" directory and type the command below and then input the password. Execute the command below (where "test" is your login username): cd /home/test 5. 4. Change to the driver folder and execute the command below : tar vxzf rtl8812AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315.tar.gz 6.
Check the extracted file with the command "Is": 7. sudo make 17 Extract the driver using the command below : cd rtl8812AU_8821AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315 8. Build the driver. Change to the "Home" directory and type the command below and then input the password. Execute the command below (where "test" is your login username): cd /home/test 5. 4. Change to the driver folder and execute the command below : tar vxzf rtl8812AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315.tar.gz 6.
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Click on the "network" icon as below to load the driver. Click on "Dash Home" and then type "network". When Ubuntu has restarted, click on "Wireless" and then click the icon to and enter the necessary security information. 18 Select the network you wish to connect to open the drop-down menu labeled "Network Name". Plug the EW-7811UAC/DAC into your computer and press "Restart". 11. 9. Execute the command below . 12. sudo insmod 8821au.ko 10.
Click on the "network" icon as below to load the driver. Click on "Dash Home" and then type "network". When Ubuntu has restarted, click on "Wireless" and then click the icon to and enter the necessary security information. 18 Select the network you wish to connect to open the drop-down menu labeled "Network Name". Plug the EW-7811UAC/DAC into your computer and press "Restart". 11. 9. Execute the command below . 12. sudo insmod 8821au.ko 10.
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VI. Disabling Network Adapters To ensure that your USB wireless adapter can refer to do so, you can function correctly, it is recommended that you disable any other existing wireless network adapters installed on your wireless adapter and then select "Disable". V-1. Windows Vista Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. VI-2. Click View network status and tasks > View Status and click Disable. 21 Right click your computer. Windows XP Go to Start > Control Panel. If you are unsure how to the user manual for your computer, or follow the guidance below.
VI. Disabling Network Adapters To ensure that your USB wireless adapter can refer to do so, you can function correctly, it is recommended that you disable any other existing wireless network adapters installed on your wireless adapter and then select "Disable". V-1. Windows Vista Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. VI-2. Click View network status and tasks > View Status and click Disable. 21 Right click your computer. Windows XP Go to Start > Control Panel. If you are unsure how to the user manual for your computer, or follow the guidance below.
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... "Connect". Mac. Click the network icon (examples below ). the process may vary slightly for the SSID of your network, you have installed the driver and if necessary disabled other versions of how to connect using the included utility software, as described in the system tray and select "Connect to a Wi-Fi network as usual (see VI. VII. Windows Below is an example of Windows. 1. Disabling Network Adapters), Windows users can connect to a network". 2. Using The Adapter...
... "Connect". Mac. Click the network icon (examples below ). the process may vary slightly for the SSID of your network, you have installed the driver and if necessary disabled other versions of how to connect using the included utility software, as described in the system tray and select "Connect to a Wi-Fi network as usual (see VI. VII. Windows Below is an example of Windows. 1. Disabling Network Adapters), Windows users can connect to a network". 2. Using The Adapter...
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VII-3. Link Status The "Link Status" page displays information about the current wireless connection. VII-3-1. Mac: Wireless Utility The wireless utility offers features to monitor and configure your connection. Turn Radio OFF Switch off the adapter's wireless radio. 29 Navigate the wireless utility using the menu across the top of the window.
VII-3. Link Status The "Link Status" page displays information about the current wireless connection. VII-3-1. Mac: Wireless Utility The wireless utility offers features to monitor and configure your connection. Turn Radio OFF Switch off the adapter's wireless radio. 29 Navigate the wireless utility using the menu across the top of the window.
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VII-3-2. Add Edit Remove Duplicate Apply Opens a new window to save different Wi-Fi connection settings as "Profiles". Duplicate selected profile. Save any changes. 30 Remove an existing (selected) profile. Profiles The "Profiles" screen allows you to manually add a new profile. Edit an existing profile. Existing profiles are listed in the "Profile List".
VII-3-2. Add Edit Remove Duplicate Apply Opens a new window to save different Wi-Fi connection settings as "Profiles". Duplicate selected profile. Save any changes. 30 Remove an existing (selected) profile. Profiles The "Profiles" screen allows you to manually add a new profile. Edit an existing profile. Existing profiles are listed in the "Profile List".
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... type of network authentication used by the specified SSID. Enter a profile name and SSID, along with security information, and then click "OK". check the box labeled "This is a computer-to be used for the specified SSID. Confirm the network key/password for the profile. Manually enter the SSID to -computer (AdHoc network)..." You can also add a new profile from the "Available Network" screen. Enter the network key/password for this profile. AdHoc networks are also supported - Add...
... type of network authentication used by the specified SSID. Enter a profile name and SSID, along with security information, and then click "OK". check the box labeled "This is a computer-to be used for the specified SSID. Confirm the network key/password for the profile. Manually enter the SSID to -computer (AdHoc network)..." You can also add a new profile from the "Available Network" screen. Enter the network key/password for this profile. AdHoc networks are also supported - Add...
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... "WPS" page displays information about Wireless Protected Setup (WPS), including a list of a PIN code between WPS compatible devices. Instructions to each item on that device. VII-3-4. Most modern wireless network devices feature a built-in the correct manner and at the correct time for identification and verification. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an additional variation of WPS which can also be activated from a device's web user interface, and includes the use of available WPS access points.
... "WPS" page displays information about Wireless Protected Setup (WPS), including a list of a PIN code between WPS compatible devices. Instructions to each item on that device. VII-3-4. Most modern wireless network devices feature a built-in the correct manner and at the correct time for identification and verification. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an additional variation of WPS which can also be activated from a device's web user interface, and includes the use of available WPS access points.
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... down its WPS button to activate its WPS. PIN Code WPS PIN code WPS includes the additional use of the "WPS" page. Go to your wireless router/adapter. The wireless adapter will establish a connection with multiple routers/access points/wireless devices. 1. The wireless adapter's PIN code is useful for identification and verification purposes in the 34 Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point for how to access the web user interface and where to "PIN". PBC: Push Button Configuration PBC WPS can be executed from the "WPS AP" list as...
... down its WPS button to activate its WPS. PIN Code WPS PIN code WPS includes the additional use of the "WPS" page. Go to your wireless router/adapter. The wireless adapter will establish a connection with multiple routers/access points/wireless devices. 1. The wireless adapter's PIN code is useful for identification and verification purposes in the 34 Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point for how to access the web user interface and where to "PIN". PBC: Push Button Configuration PBC WPS can be executed from the "WPS AP" list as...
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... the WPS button on your wireless router/access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) then you need to a Wi-Fi network. 1. VII-3-5. WPS Setup If your router/access point to activate WPS. 2. Press the WPS button (often the WPS/Reset button) on the EW-7811UAC/DAC to activate its WPS button to activate WPS. VII-4. Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point for how long you can use this method to connect to hold down its WPS. 3. The devices will establish a connection. 36...
... the WPS button on your wireless router/access point supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) then you need to a Wi-Fi network. 1. VII-3-5. WPS Setup If your router/access point to activate WPS. 2. Press the WPS button (often the WPS/Reset button) on the EW-7811UAC/DAC to activate its WPS button to activate WPS. VII-4. Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point for how long you can use this method to connect to hold down its WPS. 3. The devices will establish a connection. 36...
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... installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to usage of electric shock and static electricity when working with any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be less than 2.5cm (1 inch) during normal operation. FCC Caution This device and its antenna...
... installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to usage of electric shock and static electricity when working with any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be less than 2.5cm (1 inch) during normal operation. FCC Caution This device and its antenna...