Loopcomm Technology LP 8014 User Manual
Quick start guide
AC 600 Wireless PCIe Card
LP-8014
Packaging contents
• 1 x PCI Express® AC600 Wireless-AC network adapter
• 1 x driver CD
• 1 x mounting bracket
• 1 x quick start guide
System requirements
• Available PCI Express slot
• A computer running any of the following:
• Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 10 (64-bit)
Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.loopcomm.com
.
Install the hardware
Warning! PCI Express cards should be handled carefully, especially
when they’re transported. If you’re not careful with your cards, you
may lose data as a result. Always handle cards with caution. Make
sure that you’re properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap
when you install any computer component. If an anti-static strap
isn’t available, touch a large grounded metal surface for several
seconds to discharge any built-up static electricity.
1.
connected to it (for example, printers, external hard drives, and so
on).
2. Unplug the power cable from the back of your computer.
3. Disconnect any peripheral devices that are connected to your
computer.
4. Remove the cover from your computer case. Consult the
documentation that came with your computer for details about
how to do this safely.
5. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding
metal cover plate from the back of your computer case. Consult
the documentation that came with your computer for details
about how to do this safely. This card works in PCI Express slots of
additional lanes (x4, x8, or x16 slots).
6. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten
the bracket to the back of the case.
Note:
desktop system, it may be necessary to replace the preinstalled
Product diagram
Activity LED
Antenna connectors
this product, please visit
www.loopcomm.com
*actual product may vary from photos
installation bracket.
7. Place the cover back onto your computer case.
8. Attach antennas directly to the connectors on the card.
9. Reconnect the power cable to the back of your computer.
10. Reconnect all of the peripheral devices that you disconnected in
step 3.
11. Turn on your computer.
Install the software
To install the software on a computer running a version of Windows
7 or Windows 8, complete the following:
1. Insert the provided CD into the DVD/CD-ROM drive on your
computer.
2. If the Found New Hardware dialog box appears on your screen,
close the dialog box or click Cancel.
3. Do one of the following:
• On the Adapter PCI-E Card menu screen, click Driver
Installation.
• If the menu screen doesn’t appear, navigate to the CD/DVD
drive and double-click the autorun.exe
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Note: You may be prompted to restart your computer when the
installation is complete.
Manual Revision: 11/20/2015
Verify the software installation
To verify that the software was installed correctly on a computer
running a version of Windows, complete the following:
1. Depending on the version of software that you’re running, do one
of the following to open the Device Manager:
• Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Device
Manager.
• Click the Start icon in the taskbar and type device manager in
the Search Device Manager.
choice.
2. Expand Network adapters.
3. Right-click Realtek 8821AE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC and
click Properties.
4. On the General tab, review the Device status and make sure that
the device is working properly.
About the LED indicator
The LP-8014 includes a green activity LED located next to the antenna
connectors. The LED blinks when there is activity on a 2.4 or 5 GHz
connection.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network
Connecting to a wireless network is done through either the
utility. To connect to a wireless network, you need to know the name
of the wireless network (SSID), the type of security it’s using (if any),
and the associated password. For more information, consult the
documentation for your wireless access point (AP) or contact your
network administrator.
1. To display a list of the available networks, depending on the
version of Windows OS that you’re running, do one of the
following:
• Navigate to the Network Settings screen.
• In the system tray, click the network adapter icon.
2. Click Connect next to the SSID for the Wi-Fi network that you
want to connect to.
3. If necessary, enter the password for the network.
FCC Compliance Statement
15.21
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
15.105(b)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the 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
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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,
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the
radiator and your body.
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Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty. StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the
products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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