Edimax Technology Co 9578111901 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.