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W311M / W311Ma is a 11N wireless USB network
adapter with up to 150Mbps wireless transmission rate.
It complies with the latest IEEE802.11n standard, and is
compatible with 802.11b/g wireless devices. With mini
and exquisite design, it is easy to carry along. It supports
WPS encryption method to quickly implement wireless
encryption and secure network; supports WMM to better
smooth video and sound; supports Windows 7, Vista,
Windows XP, Windows 2000, MAC OS, Linux operation
systems etc.
In conclusion, W311M / W311Ma is a
high-performance and cost-effective 11N wireless USB
network adapter with good signal, long transmission
range etc.
1.1PackageContents
One Wireless USB network adapter
One Software CD (includes user guide)
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1.2LEDIndicatorDescription
There is one status indicator on the side of this
wireless network adapter. It always remains ON when
working correctly and flashes when transferring data.
1.3ProductFeatures
¾ Supports 150Mbps receiving and sending rate
¾ Complies with IEEE 802.11n and is compatible with IEEE
802.11b/g standards
¾ Provides USB2.0 port
¾ Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width
¾ Detects network and changes the transmission rate
automatically
¾ Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
¾ Supports 64/128-bit WEP encryption, and WPA, WPA2
encryption methods
¾ Provides WPS encryption button to easily implement
wireless encryption and secure network
¾Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows
2000, MAC OS, Linux systems, etc.
¾Supports WMM to better smooth your sound and video
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1.4ProductUsage
W311M/W311Ma Wireless USB Adapter offers fast,
reliable and cost- effective solution for wireless access. It
is best used in the following circumstances:
1. Enables staff members who require greater mobility
in the office to have access to wireless networks
anywhere inside their company.
2. Enables wireless communication for companies or
places which are not suitable for wired LAN installation
because of budget or building environment restrictions,
such as historical buildings, rentals, or places for
short-term usage.
3. Suits businesses or individual who often changes
network topology.
4. Suits company or individual who would like to avoid
using expensive cables or renting lines etc.
1.5BeforeInstallation
1. Please peruse this user guide before you install and
use the product.
2. Please close or uninstall the configuration programs of
other manufacturers’ before you install the configuration
programs of W311M/W311Mato avoid possible UI
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collision.
3.In order to avoid possible network collision between
this Tenda network adapter and those of other
manufactures, we recommend you to first disable the
network of other manufacturer when installaing drive.
1. Right click “My Computer” and select “Properties. Then
select “Hardware” and click “Device Manager”
2.Select the wireless network adapter you want to
disable then right click and select“Disable”
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1.7ProductMaintenance
1. Please keep the product away from water and humid
environment to guarantee its normal performance
2. Protect it against other nocuous substances (such as
acid and
3. Please don’t keep the product directly exposed to the
sun or other object emitting great heat.
4.Please contact T enda customer service if any problems
occur.
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Chapter 2 Installation Guide
This chapter will assist you in installing network
adapter software packet by using the included CD. The
software packet program has integrated driver and
configuration s oftwa re. So when y ou ar e insta lling d rive r
the configuration software will be automatically installed
as well.
Windows XP is used as an example to explain the
installation steps. Installation in other operation systems,
please refer to their corresponding prompts.
1. Please insert the Wireless USB Adapter into the USB
port of your computer.
2. System will pop up a “Found New Hardware”dialogue
box. We recommend you to select “Cancel”and use the
attached quick installation CD to easily install driver and
configuration software.
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3. Insert the included CD into the CD drive of your
computer to auto-run the program. (If it doesn’t auto-run,
please double click “Tenda.exe”in the CD,). When the
welcome screen appears click “Run”button.
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4.Tick “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and
click “Next”.
5. There are two installation methods: one is to install
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driver and Tend a WLAN Config Too l. The other is to in stall
driver only . We recommend you to use the default
installation method.
6. Click “Install” to install the driver and configuration
software.
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7. Click “Finish” to finish the driver and configuration
software.
Chapter 3 Client Utility Interface
This wireless USB network adapter uses T enda client
utility interface (In the following text it is abbreviated to
UI). All functions can be configured via this software.
Select “Start”—“All Programs” —“Tenda Wireless”—
Tenda Wireless Utility”, or click the “Tenda Wireless
Utility” shortcut on your PC’s desktop to start UI.
Click Tenda UI on the right-down corner on the
desktop to switch Tenda UI and Zero config, and to exit
UI etc.
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Note:
1. Under Windows 7and VISTA, there is no switch
function between Tenda UI and Zero config.
2. Operation on Tenda UI becomes impossible when
wireless is disabled or it is switched to Zero config.
3 .Under Windows 2000 system, you need to use Tenda
UI to conduct wireless configuration.
4.Under Windows XP or Windows 2003 system, if you
want to use the system internally attached wireless
configuration program to configure the network adapter,
please first disable Tenda UI or switch UI to Zero config.
5. Client application program is “Station Mode” (Client
Mode) by default.
6. Tenda UI users must be managers, some operations
may be inaccessible to other ordinary users due to their
given restricted rights.
Client UI enables configuration of two modes Station
mode (Client Mode) and AP mode (soft AP Mode).
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3.1Stationmode(ClientMode)
Station mode (Client Mode) Overview
This wireless network adapter is a common solution for
client signal reception.
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3.1.1NetworkStatus
The Network Status window displays status
information regar ding the wireless networ k as the picture
below:
3.1.2SiteSurvey
The Site Survey interface displays the available
wireless networks in the area. When you select a wireless
network name the detailed information of this selected
wireless network will be displayed.
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Before you connect wireless network, please click
“Refresh” to update the wireless network list and select
the one you want to connect, then click “Connect” button.
When connecting wireless network, a dialogue box will
pop up. For the un-encrypted network, directly confirm
instead of changing the configuration, however for the
encrypted wireless network, configuration of key is
needed.
Note: Station Mode support channel 1-11.
3.1.3ProfileManagement
This window saves the general wireless network
parameters and profiles, which helps the wireless
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adapter to quickly connect to the wireless network you
want. Clicking a entry in the list displays the detailed
information of the selected profile. T o connect to wireless
network, click “Connect” or d ouble click wireles s network
name.
Modify: To modify Site Status and Security Setting of the
existing profiles.
Delete: To delete the existing profiles.
New: To create a new profile and configure the site
status and security setting.
1. Create a new configuration file
1)Click “New” to create a new file.
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2)Configure “Site Status ” in the appearing dialo gue box.
There are Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc two network types
and the default is Infrastructure as the below picture
shows.
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Infrastructure is a app lication mode whic h integr ates
the wired and wireless LAN architectures. What makes it
different from Ad-Hoc is that the comp uter in stalle d wit h
the wireless network adapter has to fulfill wireless
communication via AP or wireless router. It has “wireless
AP + wireless network adapter” mode and “wireless
router + wireless network adapter” mode.
Ad-Hoc is a special wireless mobile network
application mod e. All nodes in the netw o r k a r e a ll equal.
When you are using wireless network adapter to
connect AP or wireless router, please select
Infrastructure.
3) Security Setting: enables you to configure
authentication type, encryption type, and key. The
relevant configurations here must be the same as those
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of the connected AP or wireless router.
Note: If the wireless router or AP you want to connect
closes SSID broadcast function, the wireless network
adapter will not be able to scan this wireless network
SSID. However, you can create the corresponding
configuration file to connect.
4) Finish the above, the added wireless network
information will be s h o w n in t h e profile name list. Select
the profile name and click “Connect” or double click
profile name to connect the wireless network device.
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5)After successful connection, click “Status” to view
the connection status as the picture below.
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2. Ad-Hoc connection
1)Set the IP address of the wireless network adapter you
want to connect at the same net segment.
2)Click “New”.
3) Configure Site Status: Input SSID to identify the
wireless network and select Ad-Hoc for network type.
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4 ) Security Setting: Configures authentication,
encryption type and key. Click OK.
5)The added wireless ne twork information will b e shown
in the profile list. Select the profile name and click
“Connect” or double click the profile name.
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6)Search wireless network in devices of other nodes.
Double click the wireless network you want to connect
and it will prompt you to input a key. After that, click
“Connect”.
7 ) It shows as the picture below after successful
connection.
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3.1.4Statistics
Statistics is used to calculate the total Rx and Tx
data packets, including the successful and error packet
amount.
Clear: click this button to delete the existing statistics
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and restart new statistics.
3.1.5WPSSetting
WPS setting is enabled only on WPS-compliant
wireless devices. It helps you to quickly configure the
wireless network security.
Refresh: To update the Pin code.
Rescan: T o rescan the WPS-enabled wireless network in
the area.
Disconnect: To disconnect from a connected wireless
network.
PIN: Click this button for PIN mode connecti on.
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PBC:Click this button for PBC mode connection.
Please refer to appendix 3 for detailed configuration
steps for PIN and PBC.
3.2APMode
AP Mode Overview
Wireless network adapter can also serve as an access
point to transmit wireless signals and create a wireless
network, allowing other wireless clients to access the
network.
Click the AP Mode on configuration interface to enter the
AP Mode.
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3.2.1BasicSetting
The Network Status window displays status
information regarding the wireless network adapter’s
working status, including SSID, Authentication type,
Encryption T ype, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and
so on.
SSID: Service Set Identifier to identify different
networks.
Channel: 1~13 channels provided.
Restore Default: to restore the set parameters to
factory default settings.
Apply: to make the configurations effective.
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3.2.2SecuritySetting
This window is used to configure the wireless network’s
security authentication information.
WEP: Supports 10/26 bits Hex characters and 5/13
ASCII.
WPA-PSK : Supports 8-63-bit ASCII and 8-64 Hex
characters.
WPA2-PSK:Supports 8-63-bit ASCII and 8-64 Hex
characters.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK:Supports 8-63-bit ASCII and
8-64 hex characters.
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Note:
The Hex characters include numbers 0~9 and letters a-f.
ASCII characters include any Arabic digitals/letters and
characters.
1. Configure AP Mode
1)First input the SSID which is easy to be identified by
you in the basic settings and keep other information
unchanged.
2 ) Select “ WPA-PSK ” in the drop-down menu of
authentication type under security setting. Choose
“AES”as encryption type, input a key and click “Apply”.
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3)Other clients can have the following picture after their
scanned usable wireless networks are successfully
connected.
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3.2.3AccessControl
Access Control is based on the MAC address to allow
or prohibit a specified client’s access to this wireless
network.
Filter Policy:
Disabled: To disable the filter function.
All Permitted: T o permit all hosts whose MAC addresses
are included in the list to access the wireless network,
other hosts whose MAC addresses have not been added
to the list will be prohibited by default.
All Blocked: To prohibit all hosts whose MAC addresses
are included in the list from accessing the wireless
network, other hosts whose MAC addresses have not
been added to the list will be permitted by default.
MAC Address:To input the client’s MAC address you
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want to filter in the physical address field.
Add: To add the entered client MAC address to the list.
Delete: To delete an existing MAC address in the list.
Remove All: T o delete all c lients’ MAC address in the list.
1.Add the MAC address of the client’s wireless network
adapter to the lis t and select “ All P ermitted” in filte r policy .
Computers whose MAC addresses are not added to the
list will be refused by default.
2. Select “All Blocked” in filter policy then only host
computers whose MAC address are included in the list
can not be connected to this AP wireless network.
3.2.4About
This interface displays the parameters regarding the
software as the picture below:
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3.2.5APModeunderWindows7
1. There is only AP setting and MAC table when it is
switched to AP mode under Windows 7 system.
2. You can change SSID in AP setting option and control
the number of the connected clients by modifying the
max number of peers. AP mode only has the defaulted
WPA2-AES encryption method which can not be
modified.
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3.MAC Table: Displays all the connected clients’ MAC
addresses.
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Chapter 4 Use the System
Internal Wireless Configuration
Program
This chapter explains how to use the system internal
configuration program to connect wireless network for
users who don’t install Tenda configuration program.
You must enable Windows Wireless Z ero Configuration (It
is enabled by default) when using the system internal
wireless configuration program.
1. Right click “My Network Places” on the desktop and
select “Properties”.
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2. Open network connection and you will see “Wireless
Network Connection Not connected” . Right click “Wireless
Network Connection” and select “V iew A va ilable Wir eless
Networks” as the picture below.
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3. On the right of the interface displays the currently
scanned wireless networks. If the one you want to
connect has not been scanned, click “Refresh Network
List” to update the network list.
Select the wireless network you want to connect, and
click “Connect” or double click this wireless network.
Input a key in the key dialogue box (the key input is
case-sensitive) then click “Connect”.
Note: If the wireless device to connect is not encrypted,
the key dialogue box will not pop up.
4. When it shows “Connected” as the picture below, you
can enjoy wireless access to Internet.
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5. You can change wireless network key by changing
advanced settings.
6. Select “Wireless Network” and choose the wireless
network whose configuration you want to change, and
then click “Properties”.
1. Right click wireless connection on the right-down
corner on the desktop to view available wireless networks
as the picture below:
2. Select the wireless network you want to connect and
click “Connect” or double click this wireless network. If
you can not find the specified wireless network, click
refresh icon on the right-up corner to update the list.
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APPENDIXES
Appendix1:AcronymsandTerms
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
802.11 A family of specifications developed b y the
IEEE for WLAN technology.
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802.11a An extension to 802.11 WLAN standards
that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission
in the 5 GHz UNI radio band.
802.11b An extension to 802.11 WLAN standard
that provides up to 11 Mbps transmission
in the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band. 802.11b
uses DSSS modulation.
802.11gAn extension to 802.11 WLAN standard
that provides up to 54 Mbps transmission
in the 2.4 GHz ISM radio band. 802.11b
uses OFDM modulation and is backwards
compatible with 802.11b.
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A security
protocol for WLANs defined in the IEEE
802.11 standard.
WPA Wireless Protected Access , adopts
rotating keys.
ICS Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing
enables multi-computer to share access to
Internet via one PC.
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Appendix2:ProductSpecification
Standard
Port USB2.0
Frequency Range 2.412~2.472GHz
Transmission
Rate
Transmission
Power
Modulation
Method
Working Temper. 0℃~45℃
Storage Temper. -40°c~70℃
Working
Humidity
IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b,
IEEE802.11n
Max 150Mbps
Max 18dBm
OFDM, CCK
10%~95%RH non-condensing
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Appendix3:HowtoSetWPS
WPS setting supports PBC and PIN code modes. The
setting steps of the two modes will be introduced in det ail.
The following illustrations take Tenda W311R Wireless
Router for example.
1. Wireless Connection in PBC Mode
There are usually two ways of enabling PBC on
Wireless router (please refer to the user guide of your
wireless router).
1.1 Use WPS button on the router
Keep pressing the WPS button on the Router’s panel
if your wireless router supports WPS (such as Tenda
W311R). The WPS indicator will keep flashing (for about
2 minutes). It indicates that the WPS function is enabled
on the router. There are 2 ways to use wireless adapter
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1)When router has enabled WPS and network adapter UI
is correctly running, switch it to Station Mode and press
WPS button on the side of the adapter to connect.
2 ) Scan the router SSID in the WPS configuration
interface on the UI of the adapter and click “PBC” button
to connect.
The successful connection is shown as the picture:
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2. Wireless Connections in PIN Mode
2.1 Start Tenda wireless client program to enter the WPS
configuration interface. The PIN code list displays the
existing PIN of the network adapter. Copy or directly
input this Pin Code to the PIN code field of the router
(Please refer to the users’ guide of your wireless router).
Take Tenda W311R as an example. First enter its WPS
configuration interface. Enable WPS settings and select
PIN for WPS mode then click “Save” button. Now the WPS
indicator of the Router will start flashing. It indicates that
WPS function is enabled.
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Click the “Rescan” to display the SSID of the
connected devices that have enabled WPS function.
Select Tenda and click PIN button. When the connection
is successfully established this wireless SSID will be
added to configuration file list as the picture below:
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Appendix4:FAQ
Q1: Microsoft ICS service is pending.
A1: If ICS service can not be enabled after a long time,
please re-switch the Station Mode to AP Mode. Restart
the computer if this does not work.
Q2: ICS is already bound by another network device.
A2: Microsoft ICS service can only combine one group of
WAN and LAN. This message indicates ICS may have
been enabled by other network adapters.
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Please manually cancel ICS and re-switch to AP mode.
Manually enable or cancel ISC.
Q3: Failed to enable ICS.
A3: Microsoft ICS service can only combine one group of
WAN and LAN. This message indicates ICS may have
been enabled by other network adapters.
1.Please manually cancel or restart and cancel ICS, then
re-switch to AP mode.
2. This dialogue box appears because virtual wi-fi
miniport adapter can only be used by one wireless
network at a time. Please disable other non- Tenda
wireless network adapter and re-switch to AP mode.
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Q4: Client can not obtain IP when connected to soft AP of
the wireless network adapter.
A4: Manually set a IP address at the same net segment
as that of AP and the gateway at the IP address of AP. And
communication can be achieved.
Q5: Some function buttons on UI become grey and can
not be used.
A5: This is because you have switched to Zero config
mode, please right click the T enda UI ON the right-down
corner of your desktop. Operations can be done after you
have switched to Tenda UI.
Q6: Under Windows 2000 system, IP address can not be
obtained when it is switched to AP Mode.
A6: Under Windows 2000 system, you have to manually
configure share and then switch to AP. And an IP address
of 192.168.0.1 will be obtained.
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Appendix5:Statetment
Eu Declaration or Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD,
declares that this Wireless Broadband Router is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
FCC Statement
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 b e deter mined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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-Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment. (Example- use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices).
“The antenna(s) used for this transmi tter must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.”
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with the
minimum distance
of 20 cm. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause interference and
2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
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device.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user
authority to operate the equipment.
If you still have some problems, please contact our
customer service or log on our website:
http://www.tenda.cn