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LED Status ...1 I -1. Mac OS 9 IV-1. Driver Uninstallation...15 V. Driver Uninstallation...20 VI. Windows 7 ...22 VI-4. Using The Adapter 26 VII-1. VII-3-1. VII... ...33 Information ...36 WPS Setup...36 Product Information 1 I -3. VII-3. VII-3-2. System Requirements...2 I . Windows 5 III-1. III-2-2. Driver Installation ...9 IV-2. VII-4. III-2. Driver Installation ...5 Driver Uninstallation...8 Windows XP/Vista/7 ...8 Windows 8/8.1...8 IV. Disabling Network Adapters 21 V-1. VII-3-3. VII-3-5. I -4. Package Contents ...1 I-2. Safety ...2...
LED Status ...1 I -1. Mac OS 9 IV-1. Driver Uninstallation...15 V. Driver Uninstallation...20 VI. Windows 7 ...22 VI-4. Using The Adapter 26 VII-1. VII-3-1. VII... ...33 Information ...36 WPS Setup...36 Product Information 1 I -3. VII-3. VII-3-2. System Requirements...2 I . Windows 5 III-1. III-2-2. Driver Installation ...9 IV-2. VII-4. III-2. Driver Installation ...5 Driver Uninstallation...8 Windows XP/Vista/7 ...8 Windows 8/8.1...8 IV. Disabling Network Adapters 21 V-1. VII-3-3. VII-3-5. I -4. Package Contents ...1 I-2. Safety ...2...
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Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD drive of the CD for your computer. 4. Linux drivers are also included in the appropriate chapter for Windows, Mac or Linux users respectively. 5. If the CD doesn't auto-run or if you downloaded the ... the CD's "Mac" folder will open . Please follow the instructions in the "Linux" folder. 2. For Windows users the setup wizard will open . If a Hardware Wizard/Driver Installation window opens as shown below, please click "Cancel" or "Close". 3.
Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD drive of the CD for your computer. 4. Linux drivers are also included in the appropriate chapter for Windows, Mac or Linux users respectively. 5. If the CD doesn't auto-run or if you downloaded the ... the CD's "Mac" folder will open . Please follow the instructions in the "Linux" folder. 2. For Windows users the setup wizard will open . If a Hardware Wizard/Driver Installation window opens as shown below, please click "Cancel" or "Close". 3.
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Click "Install Driver" to continue. 2. Windows III-1. III. Click the EW-7811UAC or EW-7811DAC wireless USB adapter to install the drivers for your EW-7811UAC/DAC. 5 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 "Install Driver" to continue. 2. Windows III-1. III. Click the EW-7811UAC or EW-7811DAC wireless USB adapter to install the drivers for your EW-7811UAC/DAC. 5 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.
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3. Please wait while the driver is ready and then click "Next" to continue. 4. Please wait until the installation wizard is installing. 6
3. Please wait while the driver is ready and then click "Next" to continue. 4. Please wait until the installation wizard is installing. 6
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An uninstall wizard will guide you through the process. Windows 8/8.1 1. Go to Start > Programs > Edimax Wireless LAN > Uninstall 2. III-2-2. Right click anywhere on -screen instructions. 8 Locate the Edimax Wireless LAN category, select "Uninstall" and follow the on the "Start" screen and then click the "All apps" icon in the bottom right corner. 2. III-2. Driver Uninstallation III-2-1. Follow the on screen instructions. Windows XP/Vista/7 1.
An uninstall wizard will guide you through the process. Windows 8/8.1 1. Go to Start > Programs > Edimax Wireless LAN > Uninstall 2. III-2-2. Right click anywhere on -screen instructions. 8 Locate the Edimax Wireless LAN category, select "Uninstall" and follow the on the "Start" screen and then click the "All apps" icon in the bottom right corner. 2. III-2. Driver Uninstallation III-2-1. Follow the on screen instructions. Windows XP/Vista/7 1.
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... when you are repeated in "System Preferences Network". Click "Continue" to proceed to open the driver installation wizard. 2. The next screen displays important information, please read it carefully (after the driver is installed, you select the correct folder for your version of Mac OS. folder for your desktop and... go to continue. 9 Driver Installation Ensure you need or the instructions are ready to "About This Mac". 1. IV. To check your version of Mac OS, ...
... when you are repeated in "System Preferences Network". Click "Continue" to proceed to open the driver installation wizard. 2. The next screen displays important information, please read it carefully (after the driver is installed, you select the correct folder for your version of Mac OS. folder for your desktop and... go to continue. 9 Driver Installation Ensure you need or the instructions are ready to "About This Mac". 1. IV. To check your version of Mac OS, ...
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Select a language (the default language is English) and click "Continue" to install the driver. 10 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 (the default language is English) and click "Continue" to install the driver. 10 If you have already have an older version of the software installed on your computer, please uninstall it before you continue. 4.
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You may be prompted that you must restart your system/administrative password before the installation can begin. 7. You will be prompted to enter your computer when the installation is complete. Click "Continue Installation" to install the driver. 8. Click "Install" to proceed. 12 Enter your password and click "Install Software". 9.
You may be prompted that you must restart your system/administrative password before the installation can begin. 7. You will be prompted to enter your computer when the installation is complete. Click "Continue Installation" to install the driver. 8. Click "Install" to proceed. 12 Enter your password and click "Install Software". 9.
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Please wait while the driver is complete, you will see the following screen informing you that "The installation was successful." Click "Restart" to restart your computer. 13 10. When the installation is installing. 11.
Please wait while the driver is complete, you will see the following screen informing you that "The installation was successful." Click "Restart" to restart your computer. 13 10. When the installation is installing. 11.
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... Preferences Network" as described in your system has restarted) the wireless utility will display that a new interface has been detected. Click "OK" to VII. Driver Installation Step 3. For guidance on doing so, please refer to close the window and then click "Apply" in IV-1. 12.
... Preferences Network" as described in your system has restarted) the wireless utility will display that a new interface has been detected. Click "OK" to VII. Driver Installation Step 3. For guidance on doing so, please refer to close the window and then click "Apply" in IV-1. 12.
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IV-2. Driver Uninstallation Ensure you select the correct folder for your version of Mac OS. Double click the "Uninstall.command" file and follow the on-screen instructions. 15 folder for your desktop and go to "About This Mac". 1. To check your version of Mac OS, click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your version of Mac OS X (10.4 - 10.9). 2. Open the "Wlan_11ac_USB_MacOS10..."
IV-2. Driver Uninstallation Ensure you select the correct folder for your version of Mac OS. Double click the "Uninstall.command" file and follow the on-screen instructions. 15 folder for your desktop and go to "About This Mac". 1. To check your version of Mac OS, click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your version of Mac OS X (10.4 - 10.9). 2. Open the "Wlan_11ac_USB_MacOS10..."
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... following instructions are an example of Linux setup using Ubuntu 12.04. Ensure that is connected to build the driver. Execute the command below to download the packet that your operating system. Driver Installation An active Internet connection is required for the administrator, and then type "y" to your computer is necessary to...
... following instructions are an example of Linux setup using Ubuntu 12.04. Ensure that is connected to build the driver. Execute the command below to download the packet that your operating system. Driver Installation An active Internet connection is required for the administrator, and then type "y" to your computer is necessary to...
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4. Build the driver. Check the extracted file with the command "Is": 7. Extract the driver using the command below and then input the password. sudo make 17 Execute the command below : tar vxzf rtl8812AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315.tar.gz 6. Change to the driver folder and execute the command below (where "test" is your login username): cd /home/test 5. Change to the "Home" directory and type the command below : cd rtl8812AU_8821AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315 8.
4. Build the driver. Check the extracted file with the command "Is": 7. Extract the driver using the command below and then input the password. sudo make 17 Execute the command below : tar vxzf rtl8812AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315.tar.gz 6. Change to the driver folder and execute the command below (where "test" is your login username): cd /home/test 5. Change to the "Home" directory and type the command below : cd rtl8812AU_8821AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315 8.
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Execute the command below . 12. Click on "Wireless" and then click the icon to and enter the necessary security information. 18 When Ubuntu has restarted, click on the "network" icon as below to load the driver. sudo insmod 8821au.ko 10. Plug the EW-7811UAC/DAC into your computer and press "Restart". 11. Click on "Dash Home" and then type "network". Select the network you wish to connect to open the drop-down menu labeled "Network Name". 9.
Execute the command below . 12. Click on "Wireless" and then click the icon to and enter the necessary security information. 18 When Ubuntu has restarted, click on the "network" icon as below to load the driver. sudo insmod 8821au.ko 10. Plug the EW-7811UAC/DAC into your computer and press "Restart". 11. Click on "Dash Home" and then type "network". Select the network you wish to connect to open the drop-down menu labeled "Network Name". 9.
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Click the "terminal" icon. 2. Driver Uninstallation 1. Click on "Dash Home" and then type "terminal". V-1. Execute the following command to the directory: cd /home/test/rtl8812AU_8821AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315/ 3. Switch to uninstall the driver: sudo make clean 20
Click the "terminal" icon. 2. Driver Uninstallation 1. Click on "Dash Home" and then type "terminal". V-1. Execute the following command to the directory: cd /home/test/rtl8812AU_8821AU_linux_v4.2.0_6952.20130315/ 3. Switch to uninstall the driver: sudo make clean 20
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Using The Adapter After you have installed the driver and if necessary disabled other versions of Windows. 1. Windows Below is an example of your network, you set a password for other wireless adapters (see below ) ...
Using The Adapter After you have installed the driver and if necessary disabled other versions of Windows. 1. Windows Below is an example of your network, you set a password for other wireless adapters (see below ) ...
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Press the WPS button (often the WPS/Reset button) on the EW-7811UAC/DAC to activate its WPS button to hold down its WPS. 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless router/access point ... you need to activate WPS. 2. VII-4. The devices will establish a connection. 36 Information The "Information" screen displays various information such as wireless utility version and driver version. Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point for how long you can use this method to connect to activate WPS. WPS...
Press the WPS button (often the WPS/Reset button) on the EW-7811UAC/DAC to activate its WPS button to hold down its WPS. 3. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless router/access point ... you need to activate WPS. 2. VII-4. The devices will establish a connection. 36 Information The "Information" screen displays various information such as wireless utility version and driver version. Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point for how long you can use this method to connect to activate WPS. WPS...